COVID-19 Vaccine and Booster Questions & Answers Who is eligible for booster vaccinations? On September 24, 2021, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup recommended the following people should receive booster doses at least six months after completing their initial series: Got a Pfizer vaccination at least six months ago, and Are 65 or older, or Are a long-term care resident that is 18 or older, or Are 50-64 and have an underlying medical condition, or Are 50-64 and at increased risk due to social inequity (including that of communities of color) You may also consider getting ... October 18, 2021 COVID19, Patient Care, Public Health Boosters, COVID-19, Pubic Health, Santa Clara County, Vaccine 0 0 Comment Read More »
Bay Area Health Officers Issue Criteria for Lifting COVID-19 Indoor Masking Requirements Bay Area Health Officers Issue Criteria for Lifting COVID-19 Indoor Masking Requirements October 7, 2021 at 12:00 PM FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 7, 2021 SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. – As decisions to vaccinate and wear face coverings indoors drive down COVID-19 case rates and hospitalizations, Health officers for the nine Bay Area jurisdictions that require face coverings in most indoor public spaces today reached consensus on criteria to lift those health orders and allow organizations to set those requirements independently. These health officers continue to work together across the Bay Area to protect public health with ... October 8, 2021 COVID19, Public Health COVID-19, Mandates, Masks 0 0 Comment Read More »
In Their Own Words: How Fragmented Care Harms People with Both Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorder For the 8.9 million American adults — about 500,000 Californians — with a dual diagnosis of mental illness and substance use disorder, it can be difficult to receive fully coordinated and effective care. For people with low incomes, the barriers can be even higher and lead to unnecessary suffering and poor health outcomes. To better understand how Californians with dual diagnoses experience treatment, CHCF commissioned interviews with 54 people insured through Medi-Cal who have both mental illness and substance use disorder (SUD), as well as additional interviews with the family ... October 5, 2021 Healthcare, Medi-Cal, Mental Health Fragmented Care, Health Outcomes, Mental Health 0 0 Comment Read More »
Provider Relief Fund Phase 4 Application Deadline The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), has announced a new application cycle for $25.5 billion in COVID-19 provider funding (Phase 4). The application for the funds is open now, and will close on October 26, 2021 at 8:59 p.m. PT (11:59 p.m. ET). Applicants will be able to apply for both Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Phase 4 and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural payments during the application process. In order to streamline the application process and minimize administrative burdens, providers ... October 4, 2021 General Funds, Relief 0 0 Comment Read More »
COVID-19 Pfizer Booster Shots Now Available for Eligible Individuals in Santa Clara County SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. – COVID-19 Pfizer booster shots are now available in Santa Clara County for those who received initial Pfizer vaccination shots at least six months ago and are eligible according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines. “The County of Santa Clara continues to follow CDC guidance, and it’s clear that boosters are a valuable tool that people can use to protect themselves and their loved ones,” said Dr. Sara Cody, Health Officer and Director of Public Health for the County of ... September 29, 2021 COVID19, Public Health COVID, COVID-19, Pfizer, Vaccine 0 0 Comment Read More »
