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 »
