Statement from SCCMA on Patient Safety and Clinical Independence The Santa Clara County Medical Association (SCCMA) has released a formal statement reaffirming the medical profession’s commitment to health, safety, dignity, and respect for all patients, and condemning violence in all forms. Recent acts of violence and credible reports of federal agents entering healthcare facilities and interfering with medical care have raised serious concerns about patient safety, clinical independence, and healthcare privacy. Safe and private clinical environments are essential to effective care and public health. Representing more than 4,800 physicians, SCCMA affirms its duty to support care settings where patients can ... February 5, 2026 General, Patient Care, Physician Workforce 0 0 Comment Read More »
Santa Clara County Health Advisory: Childhood vaccine recommendations, measles update, and influenza information January 22, 2026 This health advisory is being released to ensure all County of Santa Clara providers are up to date on local trends in vaccine preventable diseases and science-based vaccine guidance to protect patients. Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule Situational Update The County of Santa Clara Public Health Department strongly supports the evidence-based childhood and adolescent immunization schedule recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and endorsed by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and West Coast HealthAlliance. Despite federal changes on January 5, 2026 overhauling the U.S. childhood immunization schedule, California’s recommended vaccine schedule remains unchanged, including immunization requirements ... February 3, 2026 General, Patient Care, Public Health 0 0 Comment Read More »
After Five-Year Absence, Labor and Delivery Services Return to Regional Medical Center October 20, 2025 -- County News Center | Office of Communications and Public Affairs SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF. – Five years after the labor and delivery departments were eliminated at Regional Medical Center (RMC) by the hospital’s former owner – and just six months after the County of Santa Clara assumed operations of the facility – those critical health care services are being restored, along with the life-saving Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). It’s the latest move as part of the County’s commitment to support the health of the community surrounding the East ... October 27, 2025 General, Healthcare, Patient Care, Public Health 0 0 Comment Read More »
AAP issues evidence-based vaccine schedule for young children Posted August 21, 2025 on CMA Newsroom - https://www.cmadocs.org/newsroom/news/view/ArticleId/50955/AAP-issues-evidence-based-vaccine-schedule-for-young-children The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued new guidance recommending COVID-19 vaccination for all children between 6 and 23 months of age, citing strong evidence that even otherwise healthy infants face higher risks of severe illness and hospitalization. The new recommendations also urge pediatricians to prioritize flu and RSV immunizations ahead of the fall respiratory illness season, in order to provide comprehensive protection and reduce hospitalizations and deaths among the youngest children. This announcement marks the first major break in decades between the nation’s pediatric ... September 11, 2025 Advocacy, Drug Prescribing/Dispensing, General, Patient Care, Public Health 0 0 Comment Read More »
Statement from County Executive James R. Williams on the Federal Administration's Actions to Deny Immigrants Access to Critical Federally Funded Services July 18, 2025 | Link: https://news.santaclaracounty.gov/statement-county-executive-james-r-williams-federal-administrations-actions-deny-immigrants-access “The federal government’s decision to deny access to critical social safety net programs funded by the federal government for some of our immigrant community members undermines the fundamental commitment that this nation has made to the health and well-being of all American families. By rescinding a longstanding 30-year-old rule, this federal administration is trying to sabotage local governments from being able to fulfill our duty to serve our most vulnerable community members. “So many families rely on vital government services for access to mental health services, primary ... July 25, 2025 Advocacy, General, Health Net, Healthcare, Insurance, Leadership, Patient Care, Public Health 0 0 Comment Read More »
