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Free Air Purifiers for Bay Area’s Vulnerable Residents
As California's wildfires continue to rage, free air purifier program for low-income folks with asthma will be available
Questions About the Delta Variant? Dr. Jenkins of Native American Health Center Answers Them
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,[Read more]
OUSD’s Back to School Plans
School starts next week, and the district has shared its plans for both COVID safety and supporting the mental well-being of students. In a recorded webinar, OUSD staff members share the overall plans and what[Read more]
Masks: Is it over?!
Editor’s Note: Oakland Voices alumna Kevonna Taylor shares how she feels about mask guidelines, especially now with variants. Now that California is slowly re-opening, and masks can come off for those who are vaccinated in[Read more]
Unmasking
Editor’s Note: Oakland Voices alumnus and correspondent Howard Dyckoff is in the vulnerable age category for COVID-19. He worked inside an office during the pandemic and was able to stay COVID-free. Now that California is[Read more]
Bay Area’s hip-hop insiders say loss of artists are not isolated issues, long-term health needs to be addressed
Members of the hip-hop community are recognizing that a conversation about health and wellness for artists has become increasingly more important. As millions of people commiserate and share their remembrances online for their favorite artists,[Read more]
What to Know About the New Mask Guidelines
Have questions about the new CDC mask guidelines?
COVID Vaccine for Younger Children in the Works
According to data from Alameda County, 45.7 percent of people in Oakland who are 16 and up are fully vaccinated against COVID, and 69.3 percent who have received at least one dose. The FDA may[Read more]
Planterday Focuses on Bringing Mental Health Awareness, One Mobile Plant Sale at a Time
Plant therapy is a powerful way to strengthen mental health, boost immunity, anxiety and depression. This kind of therapy has especially bloomed during the midst of the pandemic. With this past year’s rise in gardening-focused[Read more]
