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Santa Clara County vaccine sites popping up: Find the closest to you

WEBSanta Clara County health providers have administered more than 322,000 doses of vaccine as of Friday. More than 130,000 residents have received both doses of …

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Santa Clara County looks to expand low-cost drug program

WEBSanta Clara County residents can check insulin, asthma inhalers and EPI pen costs off their worry list, as a new county program looks to expand. The county’s $1 …

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Santa Clara County to pump millions into school wellness centers

WEBSanta Clara County is about to pour millions into school wellness centers to help students struggling with mental health issues brought on by the pandemic. The …

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Santa Clara County ‘navigators’ tackle mental health crisis

WEBTo contact the Navigator Program, call the Behavioral Health Call Center at (800) 704-0900, option 4. Drop-in centers are located in San Jose at Zephyr Self Help …

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UPDATE: Santa Clara County leader prioritizes addressing mental …

WEBSupervisor Susan Ellenberg being sworn in for her second term on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Photo by Tran Nguyen. As one of the policymakers …

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Respiratory illnesses spiking in Santa Clara County

WEBA dramatic increase in influenza-like illnesses and emergency room visits in Santa Clara County has prompted health officials to urge residents to get vaccinated. …

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Silicon Valley's top health leader reflects on lessons learned as …

WEBEven after death threats, Dr. Sara Cody stands tall. She especially stood tall Tuesday, the same day the state reopened, and for the first time publicly removed her …

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San Jose hospital to cut acute psychiatric care

WEBIt’s parent company, HCA Healthcare, has announced it will shutter those services on Aug. 20. The closure will potentially lead to an 8% decrease in inpatient …

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Is San Jose one of the healthiest U.S. cities

WEBSan Jose has made the top 25 in a nationwide healthiest city survey, but advocates say deep inequities still persist. San Jose ranks 22nd in a study compiled by …

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UPDATE: Top Santa Clara County leader lays out roadmap to …

WEBThe county’s top leader is optimistic about the future while acknowledging there’s a long way to go before her vision of community prosperity is achieved. Susan …

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Santa Clara County cautions against winter illness surge

WEBSanta Clara County is seeing a surge of COVID-like illnesses this winter, as the weather cools and people travel and gather for the holidays. The county is experiencing a spike …

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Santa Clara County officials approve phone line for TRUST

WEBThe Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously voted to create a direct phone line to reach the Trusted Response Urgent Support Team …

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Santa Clara County gets state help to fund detox beds

WEBSanta Clara County Supervisor Susan Ellenberg said when there aren’t enough beds available, it creates gaps that make the entire behavioral health and …

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Santa Clara County nurses rally over pay, working conditions

WEBGet San José Spotlight headlines delivered to your inbox. Santa Clara County nurses are rallying at Valley Medical Center in an effort to bring renewed …

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Op-ed: Federal cuts threaten funding for Santa Clara County abuse

WEBIn Santa Clara County, 41% of women with children experiencing homelessness report violence as being the primary cause, while 39% return to an …

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San Jose Chamber CEO wants to build inclusive community

WEBThe new leader of a once-powerful San Jose business group is determined to rebuild the organization after years of controversy. Bay Area native Leah Toeniskoetter …

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Santa Clara County crisis hotline is understaffed

WEBSanta Clara County crisis hotline is understaffed. by Brian Howey. November 16, 2022. Bruce Copley, director of Santa Clara County's mental health crisis …

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Santa Clara County nurses set to strike over working conditions

WEBGet San José Spotlight headlines delivered to your inbox. More than 3,000 Santa Clara County nurses are at an an impasse with county officials and are headed to …

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