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Charlotte Maxwell Clinic offers low-income women with cancer care, hope

At an Oakland clinic on Pill Hill, cancer patients find free care, comfort, and community.

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Opinion: Oakland families affected most by UCSF decision to move pediatric care across the Bay

A year after taking over Children’s Hospital Oakland, UC San Francisco decided to move critical pediatric care out of Oakland.

Oakland athletes complete ‘Escape from Alcatraz’ triathlon

Oakland residents joined over 1,500 athletes in the 2025 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon.

In Memoriam: Gerald Green, Oakland Voices Alumnus and Fearless Health Advocate

Gerald Green, retired engineer, writer, and health advocate passed away on June 17.

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Health & Human Connection Four Years After the COVID-19 Pandemic Started

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the crucial role of physical touch and social interaction in mental health, prompting a renewed focus on holistic approaches to well-being.

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SF Baykeeper Calls for Action: Submit Photo Evidence of Coal Pollution in Oakland

SF Baykeeper is requesting photos of coal pollution in specific areas of Oakland to petition the US EPA for stricter regulations on uncovered coal trains, citing health risks and environmental concerns due to coal dust contamination.

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Talking with Oakland’s Lupus Warriors
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Indigenous Red Market in Oakland Brings Together Native American Art, Culture, Food
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Oakland Asian Cultural Center Hosts Events for Mental Illness Awareness Week
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COVID Cases Rise in the Bay Area; Free COVID Tests Mailed to Home