Health Matters

What is Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda?

Oct 13,2022

Formed in 2018, CASA (Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda), is a community-wide coalition dedicated to raising awareness, mobilizing community action, and facilitating the implementation of programs to achieve the goal of the Climate Action and Resiliency Plan (to reduce Alameda’s carbon e

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Determining Sexual Orientation

Sep 18,2022

Young people are learning much more terminology than I learned growing up. They get information from sex education in school, social media, parents, friends, books and the internet.

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Back-to-School Health Toolkit

Aug 18,2022

The Alameda County Health Care Services Agency (ACHCSA) recognizes the importance of connecting families and school staff with resources to ensure schoolchildren start the school year on a positive note. From masking, COVID-19 vaccinations, immunizations, nutrition, and everything in between.

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The Work Environment

Jul 21,2022

During the pandemic, millions of people quit their jobs. During times of reflection, many decided to act on their dissatisfaction with work. Many felt underpaid. Many did not have the benefits they needed. Many did not like the work they were doing. Many felt underemployed.

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Alameda First Responders Save Alameda Infant

Jul 21,2022

Last weekend, Alameda emergency dispatchers received a call about an unresponsive infant. According to the Alameda Police Department (APD), an APD officer noticed the incoming call and immediately proceeded to the scene. The officer took the baby and performed chest compressions.

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Alameda Hospital Wins Award for Quality Care

Jun 16,2022

Alameda Hospital received the American Heart Association’s Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines stroke quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment.

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Family Secrets Can Be Hard on Children

Jun 16,2022

I recall a young man coming into therapy with feelings of depression. His mother accompanied him to my office to sign the consent form because of his age. She joined us for the last few minutes of our meeting, with his permission, to share her impression of him.

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Helping Prevent Suicide

May 19,2022

You may be aware that the suicide rate is currently higher than the homicide rate in this country. I am aware that I have written about the increase in depression. Now this.

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Two Blood Drives Scheduled in Alameda

May 05,2022

South Shore Center in Alameda will host a community blood drive with Stanford Blood Center Friday, May 6. The blood drive will take place 1 to 5 p.m. at 2310 South Shore Center.

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