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 »
Connecting Advocacy & Medicine: SCCMA Hosts Stanford Residents for Community Engagement Lunch On May 2nd, the Santa Clara County Medical Association (SCCMA) had the privilege of hosting a special lunch event with medical residents from Stanford’s Internal Medicine Health Equity, Advocacy, and Research (HEAR) Program and pediatric residents engaged in media and advocacy training. This collaborative gathering, held in partnership with the California Medical Association (CMA), was more than a shared meal—it was an intentional space for mentorship, reflection, and meaningful dialogue about the intersection of medicine and advocacy. The HEAR program, founded and led by Dr. Lisa Chamberlain and coordinated by ... May 15, 2025 General, Physician Workforce 0 0 Comment Read More »
SCCMA Book Club Explores the Power of Inner Voice with Author Ethan Kross How do physicians manage the voice in their heads—the one that narrates their days, questions their decisions, and sometimes won’t stop even after the shift ends? That was the central question of SCCMA’s recent physician book club gathering, which featured the bestselling book Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It by Dr. Ethan Kross. In a remarkable opportunity for attendees, Dr. Kross himself joined the event via Zoom for a live, interactive discussion. The event was part of SCCMA’s ongoing efforts to explore wellness in its ... May 15, 2025 General, Physician Wellness 0 0 Comment Read More »
Guidance for Health Facilities Responding to Immigration Issues Published by the California Medical Association (CMA). To get original article with hyperlinks click HERE. What You Need to Know: The Trump administration rescinded existing policies that banned immigration enforcement in hospitals and doctor's offices. California AG has published guidance for health care facilities when responding to immigration issues. The Trump Administration has rescinded policies that banned immigration enforcement in “protected areas,” including health care facilities such as hospitals, doctor’s offices, and clinics, and directed federal agencies to prioritize immigration enforcement. The California Hospital Association has published new guidance regarding the impact of the immigration executive orders on hospitals. ... February 6, 2025 General, legislation, Patient Care 0 0 Comment Read More »
County of Santa Clara and HCA Healthcare Reach Agreement for County to Pursue Acquisition of Regional Medical Center August 21, 2024 Read in Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Tagalog SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. – The County of Santa Clara and HCA Healthcare have tentatively agreed on the County’s acquisition of Regional Medical Center (RMC). This move would enable the County to integrate RMC with the Santa Clara Valley Healthcare system operated by the County. RMC is one of three trauma centers in Santa Clara County and is the main emergency healthcare provider for East San José, treating a wide range of critical and life-threatening conditions. Earlier this month, HCA Healthcare downgraded the level of trauma, comprehensive stroke, ... August 28, 2024 General, Healthcare, Leadership, Patient Care, Public Health 0 0 Comment Read More »
