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With federal support uncertain, states and nonprofits scramble to safeguard access to vaccines
In response to changes in federal vaccine policies, states and private partnerships are working to ensure vaccine access, with some…
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Flint Replaces Lead Pipes 10 Years After Water Crisis
Photo: Getty Images North America Flint has replaced most of its lead pipes more than a decade after contamination was…
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Let’s Talk About Health, Not Just HIV
By Levi Perrin | Word In Black (WIB) – Sex ed never taught us this: that pleasure and protection could coexist. Sexual…
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BREAKING: RFK Jr. Oversees Mass and Sudden Firings at FDA
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Those escorted out included individuals who had accepted buyouts and retirement packages, leaving them all the more…
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OP-ED: Like Physicians, U.S. Health Institutions Must ‘First, Do No Harm’
Coupled with their lack of government and healthcare-related experience, we are concerned these nominees will significantly undermine public health, increase…
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Oakland Environmental Justice Advocates Want a Seat at the Table to Fight For Healthy Neighborhoods
The proposed widening of the turning basin at the Port of Oakland is intended to accommodate 1,300-foot “megaships” carrying shipping…
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U.S. DOT Awards California Nearly $150M for EV Charging and Fueling Infrastructure
The United States Department of Transportation has awarded $149.7 million to California to build its zero-emission vehicle charging and fueling…
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U.C. Berkeley Professor Sheds Light on Gun Violence as a Public Health Issue
“Regardless of where you stand on guns, there is no doubt that gun violence is a key contributor to disability,…
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Faith Leaders to End Gun Violence Convene at White House
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy announced on June 25 a Surgeon General’s Advisory on Firearm Violence, declaring “firearm violence…
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Interfaith Council Urges Comprehensive Approach to Issues Facing Oakland
The Interfaith Council of Alameda County will hold a community meeting at on July 11 at Williams Chapel Baptist Church…
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In Crowded Race, Jovanka Beckles Wins Spot in November Runoff for State Senate
AC Transit Board Director Jovanka Beckles came in second place in the six-way primary race for state Senate District 7…
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The Year Ahead: Assembly Speaker Rivas Discusses Priorities, Problems
Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas shared his legislative priorities and vision for the future of California during a luncheon hosted by…
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New Marin County HHS Director Brings Breadth of Bay Area Experience
On Feb. 20, Dr. Lisa Warhuus, a psychologist with over 25 years of social services experience, will take over as…
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Cultural Racism Worsens Health Inequities Between Racial Groups
Racism expressed through cultural norms can perpetuate negative health outcomes for nonwhite groups, according to a study by UC Berkeley…
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Marin: Proposed Budget Heads to Supervisors Public hearings on County expenses and priorities scheduled for June 20-22
The proposed budget for 2023-24 is balanced and structurally sound. It maintains current services and makes a few high priority…
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Bill Proposes Teaching Media Literacy at Each Grade Level in California
Two bills aimed at equipping K-12 students with the ability to discern between accurate and false news -- and teach…
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Community Opposes High Rise Development That Threatens Geoffrey’s Inner Circle
City Council chambers were full for the May 17 Planning Commission hearing, and almost all the 40 speakers who had…
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As Rising Seas Disrupt Toxic Sites, Communities of Color Are at Most Risk
As rising seas threaten to flood hundreds of toxic sites along the California coast, the risk of flood-related contamination will…
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The Case Against SB357: Black, Vulnerable and Trafficked
Facts and reality establish that passing SB 357 and similar legislation harms Black communities which are some of the most…
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What the Cochrane Review Says About Masks For COVID-19 — and What It Doesn’t
SciCheck Digest People online are touting the results of a Cochrane review to incorrectly claim… The post What the Cochrane…
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State to End Indoor Mask Requirement in Health Care Facilities, Vaccine Requirement for Health Care Workers
California will draw down several COVID-19-related guidelines next month as the state shifts out of its emergency response to the…
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Posts Make False Comparisons Between COVID-19 Immunity From Infections and Vaccines
SciCheck Digest Vaccination and infection both provide protective immunity to COVID-19, particularly against severe disease.… The post Posts Make False…
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Prairie View A&M and Texas Southern Universities Announce Major Advancements in the Area of Transportation
Prairie View A&M is the first HBCU to lead a National Transportation Center; Texas Southern… The post Prairie View A&M…
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WHO ‘Pandemic Treaty’ Draft Reaffirms Nations’ Sovereignty to Dictate Health Policy
SciCheck Digest Members of the World Health Organization are in the process of developing a… The post WHO ‘Pandemic Treaty’…
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Limited Evidence of a Link Between Acetaminophen and Autism or ADHD
Q. Is the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy linked to autism or ADHD? A: There… The post Limited Evidence of…
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