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Big Changes Coming to Medi-Cal at Beginning of 2024

WEBAndrei Vasilev/iStockAbout 15-million Californians are preparing for big health care changes. In six weeks, Medi-Cal will open up to the age group 26-to-49 and …

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Sonoma County Health Care Workers Need to Mask Up …

WEBThe county’s health officer, Dr. Karen Smith, has issued an order requiring health care personnel to mask when in patient care areas. This will take effect for …

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State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara Discussed …

WEBState Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara attended a Santa Rosa health fair Friday morning to discuss the recent expansion of Medi-Cal health coverage to all …

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Hospital That Burned Down in Paradise Not Coming Back …

WEBThe Press Democrat reports that Adventist Health will get $200-million for the loss of the Feather River Hospital. But that settlement will come from the $13.5 …

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Hackers Breach Data of California Healthcare Network

WEBHackers are claiming responsibility for a data breach affecting a health care network that serves thousands of patients in the North Bay. Ransomware group Hive …

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Over 160-thousand Sign Up for Covered CA to Start 2024 …

WEBCalifornians are signing up for health coverage under the state’s health insurance marketplace in record numbers. Covered California reports so far, more than …

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Monkeypox Vaccine Clinic Today and Friday in Guerneville

WEBThere will be clinics today and Friday, at the Lazy Bear Week event in Guerneville. The county is allotting 500 doses of the vaccine to the two clinics. That’s …

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Sonoma County Health Services Starts Paying Contractors …

WEBSonoma County has begun paying its contractors after failing to pay several of them for months. The Press Democrat reports that payments from the County’s …

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Pedro Toledo Named Interim CEO of Petaluma Health …

WEBThe board of the Petaluma Health Center has named a new interim CEO. Pedro Toledo began his executive role with the health provider on February 1st and …

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Hanna Center to Provide Counseling for Sonoma Valley …

WEBThe Hanna Center will provide mental health counseling to students in the Sonoma Valley. The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved a proposal from …

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Petaluma Health Center Lays Off 32 Staffers KSRO

WEBPetaluma Health Center logo. Petaluma Health Center is laying off 32 staff members, including eight medical workers. All of the employees were hired during the …

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Mask Mandate Returning for Mendocino County Health Care …

WEBSonoma County’s neighbor to the North is bringing back a COVID-related masking mandate. Starting November 24th, health care workers in Mendocino County …

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Northern California Medical Associates is Closing Down KSRO

WEBThe county’s largest physician owned health care provider is closing shop. The Press Democrat reports that Santa Rosa-based Northern California Medical …

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County of Sonoma Supports Health Services Director Rivera After …

WEBThe County of Sonoma is reaffirming their support for their Health Services Director. In recent weeks, the Press Democrat has released several articles regarding …

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New Interim Health Officer Named for Sonoma County KSRO

WEBDr. Karen Smith (County of Sonoma) Doctor Karen Smith will serve as Sonoma County’s interim health officer. She is replacing Doctor Kismet Baldwin, who …

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Providence Closing Labs at Several California Hospitals, Including …

WEBProvidence is closing its outpatient labs at several hospitals in California, including some in the North Bay. Outpatient services will be scaled back on March 18th, …

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Sonoma County's Dr. Mase's Last Day is April 7th KSRO

WEBDr. Sundari MaseSonoma County’s Public Health officer is almost out the door. Dr. Sundari Mase is stepping down from her post effective Friday and taking a job …

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Santa Rosa’s New inRESPONSE Team to Launch in December

WEBSanta Rosa’s new mental health emergency response team has been unveiled. The inRESPONSE name, logo, and van were unveiled this past week at the …

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Nearly $30-Million Going Towards Homelessness and Behavioral

WEBSonoma County is getting nearly 30-million-dollars from two separate state grants. The funding, announced Monday, will help the county work to improve youth …

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