OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – In an effort to elevate mental wellness within the African American community, Roots Community Health Centers has launched a media campaign to destigmatize behavioral health in Santa Clara and Alameda counties. African Americans with serious mental illness cited stigma (39.6 percent) just behind cost (40.8 percent) as the main reason for not…
The COVID surge in Alameda County that began in May has continued into late July, driven by a highly transmissible sub-variant called BA.5. Compared to the omicron-fueled surge earlier this year, which caused case rates to peak quickly and fall sharply, the BA.5 surge has produced consistently high case rates over a longer period of time.
Black Californians say provider relationships are the key to good health care
At-risk youth have been left out of the conversation surrounding access to abortions, Dr. Aisha Mays of the Dream Youth Clinic says. Last Friday, when the U.S. Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade, Dr. Aisha Mays felt “caught off guard.” Dr. Mays previously worked as the medical director at Alameda County’s Juvenile Hall and at…
Where Roots is located, the average life expectancy is 7 years less than the Alameda County average, according to data from 2016.
Please join USOAC for an opportunity to hear updates and voice your concerns on the Covid 19 Pandemic and its impact on Older Adults. (United Seniors of Alameda County) Topic: Covid – 19 Relief and Recovery Listening Session for Aging Adults When: December 10, 2021 10:00 am – 12 Noon Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88098801089?pwd=cDQrQXJ5SG9tK2JGYTh0dHZPd0F yQT09…
Dr. Noha is appearing on the virtual program Both Sides of the Conversation: Educational Thursday. Educational Thursday is a segment that provides a digital presentation with the intent to educate our community and provide important information that is essential for the betterment of Black and Brown people. Educational Thursday 12/16 at 6pm. Join live on You Tube Both Sides of The…