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Talking with Oakland’s Lupus Warriors

May 10, 2023 Howard Dyckoff 2

May is Lupus Awareness Month and May 10 is World Lupus Day 2023, a time to spread awareness about lupus and its impact on millions of people from around the world. Lupus is a silent […]

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Indigenous Red Market in Oakland Brings Together Native American Art, Culture, Food

December 6, 2022 Howard Dyckoff 0

Earlier in November, the, Native American Health Center in the Fruitvale hosted another Indigenous Red Market on International Blvd. There was an extensive cultural entertainment program, featuring Native American dancers, Ohlone Sisters who sang traditional […]

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Oakland Asian Cultural Center Hosts Events for Mental Illness Awareness Week

September 30, 2022 Tony Daquipa 1

In observance of Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 3-9) and World Mental Health Day (October 10), the Oakland Asian Cultural Center will be hosting a series of events including an art exhibit, panel discussions, a […]

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COVID Cases Rise in the Bay Area; Free COVID Tests Mailed to Home

May 18, 2022 Momo Chang 0

COVID cases are rising in the Bay Area, and health officials are asking people to exercise caution. Even though masks are no longer required in indoor spaces, Alameda County public health officials and the state […]

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African American Community Health in the Age of COVID

March 10, 2022 Eric Arnold 0

Dr. Saturu Ned on why the Black Panther Party survival programs of the past may be critical to the future of the African American community […]

“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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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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Covid Vaccine for Children 5-11 Coming in November

October 26, 2021 Momo Chang 0

Children 5 and up will likely be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting in November […]

COVID Vaccine Myths, Questions, and Facts

September 8, 2021 Howard Dyckoff 0

We gathered the latest info on vaccines. […]

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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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