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Oakland Voices’ health coverage examines health challenges and solutions in Oakland in order to be a catalyst to eliminate health inequities, change narratives, and transform the Town.

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Health & Wellness

“Health, Racial Equity, and Truck Transportation on 580 Under the Microscope”

February 23, 2022 Howard Dyckoff 0

How an Issue Raised by Oakland Middle Schoolers May be Sparking Changes […]

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COVID-19

State, Alameda County Ease Indoor Masking Requirements Starting Feb. 16

February 14, 2022 Momo Chang 0

The state and Alameda County are easing up on indoor mask rules. Starting on February 16, 2022, 10 Bay Area counties including Alameda County, plus the City of Berkeley, will allow those who are vaccinated […]

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Black Voices in the Town

Two Black Outdoor Enthusiasts Share Experiences of ‘Making Space’ During a Pandemic

February 1, 2022 Iris Crawford 0

Two African American women talk about what being outdoors meant for their well-being during the pandemic. […]

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COVID-19

Is It Time to Change the Definition of ‘Fully Vaccinated’?

December 7, 2021 Victoria Knight 0

This article is republished from Kaiser Health News. As more indoor venues require proof of vaccination for entrance and with winter—as well as omicron, a new covid variant—looming, scientists and public health officials are debating […]

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COVID-19

Oakland’s Daily Free Vaccine and COVID Test Clinic in Downtown

October 19, 2021 Momo Chang 0

The City of Oakland announced a 7 days a week free COVID vaccine and test clinic at Frank Ogawa Plaza, near City Hall. It is open 9am-5pm daily until November 30, 2021. It is a […]

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COVID-19

OUSD Adopts COVID Vaccine Mandate, with Details to Come

September 28, 2021 Momo Chang 0

OUSD’s School will require students over 12 years old to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. […]

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COVID-19

Pfizer vaccines for 5-11 year-olds may be coming soon

September 20, 2021 Momo Chang 0

Pfizer/BioNTech, the maker of one of the COVID-19 vaccines, announced that their trial on children ages 5-11 is safe and that the vaccine generated antibodies to the virus. They are expected to submit to the […]

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Health & Wellness

COVID Vaccine Myths, Questions, and Facts

September 8, 2021 Howard Dyckoff 0

We gathered the latest info on vaccines. […]

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Health & Wellness

Free Air Purifiers for Bay Area’s Vulnerable Residents

August 31, 2021 Tony Daquipa 1

As California’s wildfires continue to rage, free air purifier program for low-income folks with asthma will be available […]

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COVID-19

Questions About the Delta Variant? Dr. Jenkins of Native American Health Center Answers Them

August 26, 2021 Iris Crawford 0

A year ago, we spoke with Dr. Gerard Jenkins, Chief Medical Director of the Native American Health Center in Oakland and San Francisco as part of our public discussion forum, Oakland Voices Tonight. Last week, […]

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Oakland Voices Alumni Update

Maynard 200 Fellowship Kicks Off by Empowering its Fellows to Effect Change

In June, the Maynard 200 Fellowship kicked off with 49 fellows in attendance. Oakland Voices is a program of the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education, and this year, co-director Momo Chang and alumna Brandy Collins [...]
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Steph and Ayesha Curry’s Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation to Remodel Six Oakland Schoolyards

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This past weekend, Allendale Elementary in East Oakland revealed a newly-constructed playground, garden, and mural to the community. Allendale is the first of six Oakland public schools that will receive a new playground, thanks to […]

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