Health & Wellness
“Health, Racial Equity, and Truck Transportation on 580 Under the Microscope”
How an Issue Raised by Oakland Middle Schoolers May be Sparking Changes […]
wellness
Health & Wellness
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 […]
COVID-19
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, […]
Health & Wellness
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 […]
COVID-19
Oakland, Where Prostate Cancer and COVID-19 Intersect
A program for African American men with prostate cancer pivoted to organizing COVID testing for African Americans in East Oakland this fall. […]
COVID-19
Curfew for Non-essential Activities Starts Saturday, Nov. 21 at 10 p.m.
Takeout, walking one’s dog, going to the grocery store are still allowed after curfew. […]
COVID-19
Dr. Gerard Jenkins, Chief Medical Officer of Native American Health Center, talks COVID-19, health inequities in Oakland
“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.” […]
2017-2018 Project Blogs
Party Your Way Into Fitness at Club Ritmo!
Club Ritmo Fitness is located a few blocks from the Fruitvale BART station. From the Number 1 bus that runs up and down International Boulevard, it’s the stop just before or after the BART Station, […]
2017-2018 Project Blogs
Keep Calm: Fret Nothing, Eastmont TC Has You Covered! Part II
I’m sure that you received the message in part one that everything you need for sustainability can be found at Eastmont TC. Your problem with or question about food, money, clothing, housing, medical/dental/mental health or […]
2017-2018 Project Blogs
Let’s Get Physical
I’ve had a membership at Planet Fitness’ East Oakland branch located on 4055 MacArthur Boulevard for several months; however, I haven’t stepped foot in it since joining. What prompted me to sign up, was a […]