Health

What They’re Saying: Education and Legislative Leaders Support Announcement of COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements for Schools

Here’s what education and public health leaders have said about vaccine requirements for schools:

4 years ago

California ‘Momnibus’ Act Tackles Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health

Research has pointed to structural racism and other socio-economic factors as playing key roles in causing racial and geographic disparities…

4 years ago

Budget Reconciliation Bill Should Not Ignore Community Clinics

For communities hit hardest by the pandemic, there’s no economic recovery without a healthy population By Rep. Nanette Barragán and…

4 years ago

County Votes To Begin Phase-Out Of Oil and Gas Drilling

That means an immediate ban on drilling any new oil wells and a plan to decommission existing ones. 

4 years ago

March For Reproductive Rights: Long Beach

In Long Beach a march and rally for reproductive rights is planned for Oct. 2.

4 years ago

Following Federal Approval, California Ready to Administer Booster Doses on Day One

California’s vaccine action plan outlines scenarios to ensure the state and partners can meet expected demand for boosters. The plan…

4 years ago

California Strengthens Access to Reproductive Health Care and Protections, Lifts New Reproductive Freedom Advisory Group

The legislation will protect the privacy of patients seeking sensitive health care services, including reproductive health care, and create new…

4 years ago

Indoor Large Events Required to Verify Vaccination or Negative Test for Entry

Public Health will host a Virtual Town Hall on COVID-19 at 6 p.m. Sept. 23. The town hall will be…

4 years ago

Updates to the City of Long Beach Health Order

To allow time for compliance, patrons and employees will be required to be partially vaccinated by Oct. 7 and fully…

4 years ago

Board Approves Supervisor Barger’s Motion to Expand Mental Health Services in Schools

The program has been implemented at 15 school sites, including an additional 10 regional teams comprised of 45 total members…

4 years ago