HEALTH ADVISORY: Outbreak of Aeromonas skin infections associated with athletic event in Sonoma County On August 24, 2023, Sonoma County issued a Health Alert and Media Advisory regarding a Tough Mudder Endurance event that took place on August 19-20, 2023 in Sonoma, CA. Multiple event participants reportedly developed symptoms of rash, sometimes accompanied by fever, myalgias, nausea/vomiting or respiratory symptoms, often 24 hours after exposure to mud at the event. Culture results implicate a pan-sensitive Aeromonas species. Aeromonas species are Gram-negative rods that can cause a range of serious infections. Prompt evaluation of any symptomatic patients is strongly recommended, and empiric antibiotic treatment, ... August 29, 2023 General, Healthcare, Patient Care, Public Health aeromonas, health advisory, outbreak, rash, skin infection 0 0 Comment Read More »
HOW TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR MAUI The Hawaii Medical Association (HMA) has created a Maui Support page with information on donating, volunteering and other important resources for locals. Please help us share this information! This webpage will be regularly updated with new information so please check back frequently. Thank you to the Hawaii Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics: Maui Resources — Home (aaphawaii.org) and other community partners from whom resources have been tapped. Last updated, 8/16/23 at 8:37 pm Hawaii time. Please click on the topics below for faster navigation: Seeking Physician Volunteers Latest Resources and News Med-Quest/CMS ... August 17, 2023 CMA, General donations, Maui Support, volunteering, wildfire relief 0 0 Comment Read More »
SANTA CLARA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT UNVEILS STRATEGIC PLAN 2023-2026 The County of Santa Clara Public Health Department’s 2023-2026 Strategic Plan sets the direction for the organization for the next three years. The objectives and strategies laid out provide a roadmap that will help achieve their mission to protect and improve the health and well-being of the community. It also helps to prioritize resources like budgets, staff, and time spent on projects. Read more about the Department and their mission and core values. The plan highlights priorities for the next three years, which cover five areas: · Racial and Health Equity · Policy · Partnerships · Data and Technology · Workforce Development ... August 16, 2023 Advocacy, General, Healthcare, Patient Care, Public Health community health, Health Department, Santa Clara County 0 0 Comment Read More »
In Parts of California, a Prescription Will Pay for Fresh Fruits and Veggies BY RYA JETHA | CalMatters Article Link Every other Friday, the Stockton Emergency Food Bank hosts two live cooking classes — one in English and one in Spanish. Last week, Brenda Munoz made a classic tuna melt with an orange, romaine and dandelion salad. “Dandelion is completely edible,” said Munoz, holding the small leaves from the flower. “They’re really high in vitamin A and folate.” But this isn’t your typical cooking lesson on Zoom and Facebook. It’s part of a “food prescription” experiment — prescriptions for healthy food instead of pills. Diabetics get a free ... August 16, 2023 General, Patient Care 0 0 Comment Read More »
SCCMA EHC Writes Recommendation to Replace Artificial Turf with Natural Turf for Saratoga High School The SCCMA Environmental Health Committee has examined issue of artificial turf and recommends the Saratoga High School Board of Trustees to replace the artificial turf with natural living grass, as have other cities, for the health and safety of both the students and the environment. Although in the past artificial turf seemed to be the best alternative due to reduced costs, reduced water usage, and lower maintenance, newer information has come to light regarding the direct and indirect environmental and health impacts of synthetic grass, including full life cycle analysis. To learn ... August 15, 2023 General, Public Health Environmental Health 0 0 Comment Read More »
