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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 ...

SCCMA Members - Submit Your Vote for SCCMA 2025 President-elect by Dec 18

Dear SCCMA Member, This is a friendly reminder that the electronic ballots to vote for the Santa Clara County Medical Association (SCCMA) 2025 President-elect went out on Wednesday at about 4:15 pm from "angelica@sccma.org."   Voting will remain open until Wednesday 12/18/24 at 11:59PM.   Please check your spam/junk folder, and if you still did not receive the electronic ballot, please email rashida@sccma.org. We want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to vote!

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, ...

Register now for CMA's 50th Legislative Advocacy Day!

Event: CMA Legislative Advocacy Day  Date: April 10 Location: Sacramento, CA  The Santa Clara County Medical Association (SCCMA) has reserved a bus that will depart the SCCMA office in San Jose on Wednesday morning to go to Sacramento and return in the late afternoon after the last scheduled legislative meeting. If you would like to reserve a spot on the bus, please email SCCMA Governance and Advocacy Associate, Emily Coren at emily@sccma.org.   Reserve your spot for the California Medical Association’s (CMA) 50th Legislative Advocacy Day, happening on April 10, 2024, in Sacramento! Click here to register now to receive ...