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Got Health? Laney Students and Staff Spread Awareness of Health Resources on Campus

August 5, 2024 Randi Cross

Fall semester at Laney College is just about to begin, and with COVID-19 cases still on the rise, health should be a priority for students. On-campus resources are available, but most students may not know

California Plans to Offer Healthcare to all Low-income Undocumented Immigrants

June 28, 2022 Momo Chang

Expanded Health Coverage For Low-income Immigrants California will become the first state in the nation to offer healthcare coverage to all low-income undocumented immigrants as part of the 2022-2023 state budget, Governor Gavin Newsom announced

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

May 18, 2022 Momo Chang

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

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

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COVID Vaccine Myths, Questions, and Facts

September 8, 2021 Howard Dyckoff

We gathered the latest info on vaccines.

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State and health care workers will need vaccines or weekly COVID tests as Delta variant spreads

July 26, 2021 Momo Chang

CA State Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that the state’s healthcare and state workers will need proof of COVID vaccination or weekly COVID tests. Those who are unvaccinated will also be required to wear masks

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Bay Area’s hip-hop insiders say loss of artists are not isolated issues, long-term health needs to be addressed

June 2, 2021 Brandy Collins

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,

COVID Vaccine for Younger Children in the Works

May 6, 2021 Momo Chang

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

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COVID Vaccine Codes Intended for Low-Income Residents and Community Groups Being Misused

February 24, 2021 Momo Chang

One of the ways in which the state has tried to ensure the vaccines are reaching the most vulnerable — those who live in low-income neighborhoods or zip codes disproportionately impacted by high rates of

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COVID-19 Vaccines roll out to Oakland healthcare workers

December 25, 2020 Howard Dyckoff

Doctors, nurses, and other healthcare and frontline workers in Oakland have begun receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.