wellness Archives - Oakland Voices

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

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

December 6, 2022 Howard Dyckoff

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

An Asian American man with a shaved head and glasses waring teal sweater puts up a black and white art print on the wall

Oakland Asian Cultural Center Hosts Events for Mental Illness Awareness Week

September 30, 2022 Tony Daquipa

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

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

February 23, 2022 Howard Dyckoff

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

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Free Air Purifiers for Bay Area’s Vulnerable Residents

August 31, 2021 Tony Daquipa

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

Iris Crawford on the left in the Zoom screen with Dr. Gerard Jenkins on the right also on Zoom.

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

August 26, 2021 Iris Crawford

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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Planterday Focuses on Bringing Mental Health Awareness, One Mobile Plant Sale at a Time

April 30, 2021 Iris Crawford

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

Oakland, Where Prostate Cancer and COVID-19 Intersect

December 8, 2020 Gerald Green

A program for African American men with prostate cancer pivoted to organizing COVID testing for African Americans in East Oakland this fall.

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Curfew for Non-essential Activities Starts Saturday, Nov. 21 at 10 p.m.

November 20, 2020 Momo Chang

Takeout, walking one’s dog, going to the grocery store are still allowed after curfew.

An African American man wearing a turquoise shirt speaks on a Zoom presentation.

Dr. Gerard Jenkins, Chief Medical Officer of Native American Health Center, talks COVID-19, health inequities in Oakland

September 16, 2020 Brandy Collins

“One of the things I’ve tried to emphasize to my friends and others is by getting tested and knowing, you’re doing yourself a favor and helping reduce that risk for others.”