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Nurses Train Together to Strengthen Disaster Response Skills

Aug 24, 2026 12:42PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

More than 75 nurses from across Sacramento County came together last week at Sacramento State's Nursing Simulation Laboratory to strengthen the clinical skills needed when responding to disasters and public health emergencies.

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Wheelchairs, Medical Equipment for Veterans

Jul 20, 2026 01:50PM ● By Abbey Wicks

The Veterans of All Wars in West Sacramento have a growing supply of medical equipment including wheelchairs, crutches and walkers available to veterans and their families across the greater Sacramento region.

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California State Senate Celebrates the Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Awareness Week

Jun 22, 2026 01:54PM ● By Office of Senator Roger Niello News Release

Senator Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks) introduced Senate Resolution 112 to declare the week of June 14 through June 20, 2026, as Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Awareness Week in California.

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Regional Measles Outbreak Ends Following Coordinated Public Health Response

Jun 15, 2026 11:09AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County and Placer County public health officials announced June 9 that the regional measles outbreak has officially ended.

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Sacramento Region Celebrates Signing of Water Forum 2050 Agreement

May 19, 2026 10:24AM ● By Sacramento Water Forum News Release

Landmark regional agreement advances water reliability and protection of the Lower American River in a changing climate

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Rain or Shine, Our Staff is Saving Lives

Apr 27, 2026 05:42PM ● By Visions In Education News Release

At Visions in Education, our commitment to serving students goes hand in hand with supporting the communities around us.

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Sacramento Life Center Receives Grant to Enhance Patient Care Through New Electronic Health Records System

Apr 27, 2026 12:25PM ● By Sacramento Life Center News Release

Sacramento Life Center (SLC) is proud to announce it has received a generous grant from the Jerome and Wanda Hart Foundation to support the implementation of a new Electronic Health Records (EHR) system, an investment that will significantly enhance the organization’s ability to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to women and families across the Sacramento region.

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‘Not Your Lab Rat’ Campaign Addresses Youth Nicotine Addiction

Apr 20, 2026 11:55AM ● By MPG Staff

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has launched a new statewide public health campaign, “Not Your Lab Rat,” aimed at reducing nicotine addiction among young adults and preventing initiation of vaping and other modern nicotine products.

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Sacramento’s First Integrated Healthcare Campus for Medi-Cal and Uninsured Residents Breaks Ground

Apr 13, 2026 10:51AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County and WellSpace Health leaders marked a significant step forward in expanding access to behavioral health services April 7, breaking ground on a new Community Wellness Campus in South Sacramento.

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Sierra Donor Services Encourages Donor Registry During Kidney Health Month

Mar 24, 2026 10:54AM ● By Sierra Donor Services News Release

In recognition of Kidney Health Month this March, Sierra Donor Services is calling on all greater Sacramento area residents to register as organ, eye and tissue donors.

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Methodist Hospital Achieves Patient Safety Excellence Award

Mar 16, 2026 01:09PM ● By Dignity Health News Release

Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento announced that it has achieved the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades, the No. 1 site Americans use to find a doctor or hospital.

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National Grange Marks Passage of the MCED Act

Mar 03, 2026 12:30PM ● By National Grange News Release

A Major Milestone in Closing Rural Cancer Health Disparities

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SCPH Joins CDPH in Urging Vaccination Against Measles

Feb 16, 2026 12:26PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Cases Rise Across Multiple Counties

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Society for the Blind Receives $25,000 from Kaiser

Jan 27, 2026 09:12AM ● By Society for the Blind News Release

Funds will help expand services for youth and working-age adults losing vision

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SCPH Reports Cases of Mushroom Poisoning Amid Statewide Outbreak

Jan 26, 2026 04:41PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Public Health (SCPH), in alignment with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), is urging residents not to pick or eat wild mushrooms as the risk of potentially deadly amatoxin poisoning is high.

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SCPH Aligns with CDPH Guidance as Influenza Activity Increases

Jan 26, 2026 03:22PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Following state public health guidance, Sacramento County Public Health is urging residents to take steps now to protect themselves and their families as influenza cases and hospitalizations rise across California.

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When Shopping This Holiday Season, Don’t Forget to Get Health Insurance for 2026

Dec 29, 2025 06:02PM ● By Covered California News Release

The holidays are upon us, and for many, that means rushing to shop for all the things that make this time of year special. While looking for deals, don’t forget to pick up health insurance for 2026.

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First Flu-Related Death of the Season Confirmed

Dec 29, 2025 04:42PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Department of Health Services, Public Health Division (SCPH) is reporting the first influenza-related death of the 2025-26 flu season.

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Mercy San Juan Medical Center Upgrades Stroke Center

Nov 24, 2025 03:03PM ● By Dignity Health News Release

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is celebrating the grand opening of its newly renovated Neuro-Interventional Suite, a space designed to deliver faster, safer and more advanced stroke care.

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Family Matters: Why Genetic Cancer Testing is Important

Oct 24, 2025 02:06PM ● By BrandPoint Content

When someone in your family is diagnosed with cancer, it can raise questions. Is it a coincidence, or is there something that runs in the family that makes others more likely to get it too?

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Free Mammograms for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct 14, 2025 11:26AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Uninsured and underinsured members of the community are urged to act now

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Feedback Wanted Amidst Behavioral Health Services Act Transition

Oct 07, 2025 03:20PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

As the cooler temperatures set in and we transition from summer to fall, new transitions are happening within the Sacramento County Department of Health Services.

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Autistic Children More Likely to Experience Persistent Stomach Problems

Sep 23, 2025 02:23PM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Children diagnosed with autism are far more likely to experience ongoing gastrointestinal (GI) problems than their typically developing peers.

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Helping Older Resident Repair Home

Sep 22, 2025 01:44PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

When a 77-year-old Sacramento County resident began facing mounting fines and pressure from her homeowners’ association (HOA) over much-needed repairs to her home, she wasn’t sure where to turn.

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September is National Preparedness Month

Sep 22, 2025 01:35PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

September marks National Preparedness Month, the annual campaign to remind everyone that preparing for emergencies and disasters can keep them, their families and their communities safe.

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Sacramento to ‘Light the Town Pink’ for Breast Cancer Awareness

Sep 22, 2025 01:28PM ● By Albie Aware Breast Cancer Foundation News Release

Sacramento is set to glow pink this September and October as the community comes together to “Light the Town Pink” in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Annual Brain Health Forum Open to Everyone

Sep 17, 2025 08:50AM ● By Kevin Ruse

If someone you love has Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, you know how hard it can be to navigate daily life, let alone think about long-term plans.

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The Bradley family of Manteca and their 10-year-old triplets help celebrate the 10th anniversary of Sutter Health's Anderson Lucchetti Women's and Children's Center
Women's and Children's Center Celebrates Decade of Care

Sep 09, 2025 04:13PM ● By Sutter Health News Release

More than 61,605 Babies Delivered There So Far

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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Sep 03, 2025 03:07PM ● By The Jason Foundation News Release

September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to confront a subject often shrouded in silence and stigma.

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Free Senior Health and Resource Fair with live Music and Classic Car Display

Aug 19, 2025 04:36PM ● By Senior Health Fair News Release

The 11th annual Senior Health and Resource Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Wyndham Sacramento Hotel off Hwy 80 at Madison.

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IDEA World Meets Sacramento

Aug 19, 2025 09:12AM ● By Carol Feineman

For the first time in about 40 years, the annual IDEA World fitness and wellness event from July 17 to July 19 was held in the capital city at the Sacramento Convention Center.

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West Nile Virus Activity Increases

Aug 18, 2025 06:21PM ● By Sacramento Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District News Release

Further West Nile virus activity (WNV) evidence was detected throughout Sacramento and Yolo counties, as 13 mosquito samples and three dead birds tested positive Aug. 13, the highest number of positive results reported in a single day this year, according to the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District.

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Sacramento County’s annual Fentanyl Awareness Summit, open to the public
Fentanyl Awareness Summit Open to the Public

Aug 12, 2025 09:34AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s annual Fentanyl Awareness Summit is back this year with a renewed sense of urgency and hope.

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Long-term Liability Increases to $91.5 Billion

Aug 11, 2025 05:56PM ● By California State Controller’s Office News Release

State Controller Announces Benefits Increases for State Retirees

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Stay Safe in Triple Digit Heat

Jul 14, 2025 03:01PM ● By California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services News Release

With temperatures forecasted to reach triple digits, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants Californians to stay safe from the heat.

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