SCCMA Endorses Valley Water's Purified Water Project Santa Clara County and all of California are enduring another historical drought. Climate change means hotter and drier weather, leaving us with less water. That’s why it’s important to invest in new technologies to help ensure there’s enough water for us now and into the future. Valley Water is expanding its ability to replenish the county’s groundwater with a drought-resilient, and locally controlled water source through the Purified Water Project. Following a series of presentations and discussions with representatives from Valley Water, the Santa Clara County Medical Association (SCCMA) endorsed the Purified Water ... August 29, 2022 General, Public Health Drought, Purified Water, Valley Water, Water 0 0 Comment Read More »
Health Care System Resiliency: Preparing the Health Care System for Operation After the Public Health Emergency Preparing the Health Care System for Operation After the Public Health Emergency: Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Xavier Becerra extended the existing COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) through October 15, 2022 – and has committed to providing states, health care providers and other stakeholders a 60-day notice before ending the PHE. At the beginning of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), CMS used emergency waiver authorities and various regulatory authorities to enable flexibilities so providers could rapidly respond to people impacted by COVID-19. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ... August 23, 2022 CMS, COVID19, Public Health Resiliency 0 0 Comment Read More »
County of Santa Clara Now Vaccinating against Monkeypox (MPX) Up to Five Times More People at Highest Risk The County of Santa Clara is expanding access to vaccination for people at highest risk of contracting monkeypox (MPX) by administering the Jynneos vaccine using an authorized technique that stretches vaccine supply. This comes at a time when vaccine supply still falls far short of the need. Previously, a single vial of vaccine could serve only one person; that vial can now serve as many as five people. A change announced by the federal government last week allows the County to stretch its remaining supply to vaccinate hundreds of eligible ... August 18, 2022 Public Health Monkeypox, MPX, Vaccine 0 0 Comment Read More »
County of Santa Clara Public Health Department Expands Monkeypox Vaccine Eligibility The County of Santa Clara Public Health Department is expanding eligibility for the monkeypox vaccine, as it continues to urge residents at risk to take precautions against the monkeypox virus and be aware of symptoms associated with infection. The Public Health Department will offer monkeypox vaccine to people meeting specific eligibility criteria by appointment only, starting this week. The Department is partnering with LGBTQ+ community organizations to offer appointments to individuals meeting the eligibility criteria. Previously, vaccine access had been by invitation only during contact tracing investigations, due to ... August 1, 2022 General, Public Health Monkeypox 0 0 Comment Read More »
988: The New Three Digit Dialing Code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline The Lifeline and 988 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. While some areas may be currently able to connect to the Lifeline by dialing 988, this dialing code will be available to everyone across the United States starting on July 16, 2022. When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are ... July 18, 2022 Mental Health, Public Health Lifeline, Suicide Prevention 0 0 Comment Read More »
