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How to get a COVID test and vaccine in Santa Cruz County

WebThe Watsonville Health Center is at 1430 Freedom Blvd., Suite D in Watsonville. To schedule at the Emeline Health Center drive-thru site, call 831-454 …

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Map: COVID-19 test sites in Santa Cruz County

(9 days ago) WebCost ranges from $25 for antigen tests to $225 for a PCR test. Patients must pay out of pocket but the clinic offers paperwork for insurance reimbursement. …

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Mental-health crisis response could expand in Santa Cruz County

(2 days ago) WebCounty staff have identified three years of potential state funding to operate non-police, 24-hour mental health crisis response teams. If Santa Cruz County …

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More healthcare workers vaccinated in Santa Cruz County …

(8 days ago) WebAs Thursday’s deadline approaches to require COVID-19 vaccinations among healthcare and nursing home staff, Santa Cruz County has at least 9 in 10 …

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How Alameda County addresses mental-health crisis …

(7 days ago) WebIn Alameda County a few years ago, county leaders set out to reduce the number of 5150 holds, unnecessary hospital visits, ambulance rides and law …

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Challenges outlined for new mental-health crisis response in Santa …

(7 days ago) WebThe mental health liaisons who work with law enforcement usually do not accompany officers at night. Participants must dial 1-800-952-2335 rather than 911. For …

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State mandate raises vaccination rate among Santa Cruz County

(9 days ago) WebBefore the mandate, vaccination rates at skilled nursing and senior residential care facilities were stuck at about 7 in 10, said Dr. David Ghilarducci, Santa …

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Paramedics try to reduce non-emergency hospital visits

(3 days ago) WebBusy hospitals. The program also aims to reduce crowding in Santa Cruz County hospitals. Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, local …

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Young Santa Cruz County residents lag with vaccines

(Just Now) WebA COVID-19 test site serves Santa Clara County residents. (Bay Area Community Health) SANTA CRUZ >> In Santa Cruz County and in many other counties …

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Vaccines came slowly for most vulnerable in Santa Cruz County

(Just Now) WebA county-run clinic begins vaccinating people 75 and older in ZIP codes 95019, 95076 or 95077. Jan. 14 to Feb. 3. Confirmed COVID-related deaths among …

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Live Oak affordable housing and health clinic project

(1 days ago) WebConstruction contunes at 1500 Capitola Road in February 2022. (Stephen Baxter — Santa Cruz Local) Project description. Affordable units: This project calls for 57 units of …

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Expansion of mobile mental-health services lags in Santa Cruz …

(7 days ago) WebBehavioral Health provides mental health services to county residents. Right now, the county responds to psychiatric emergencies through the Mobile Emergency …

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Podcast: Reshaping mental health crisis response in Santa Cruz …

(7 days ago) WebResponses to mental health crises are set to change in Santa Cruz County with a new 988 system as an alternative to 911. Non-police responses are expected to …

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State bill sets stage for new mental health crisis hotline

(7 days ago) WebSanta Cruz County’s Mobile Emergency Response Team responds to mental health crises with a licensed clinician in a county car — typically without law …

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Santa Cruz jail inmates transition to private mental health care

(3 days ago) WebThe switch to private mental healthcare services in the jail follows a transition to private mental health crisis services to Telecare Corp. at 2250 Soquel Ave., Santa …

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Meeting Wednesday on proposed Live Oak medical complex

(3 days ago) WebA four-story Kaiser Permanente medical complex has been proposed for 5940 Soquel Ave. in Live Oak. (Pacific Medical Buildings LLC) LIVE OAK >> Leaders …

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More diverse Santa Cruz County residents wanted for commissions

(2 days ago) Web1 hour ago · The Health in All Policies Committee is scheduled to report back on its progress on the report’s suggestions in September. Outreach events. County leaders …

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Podcast: Student mental health and stress in Santa

(7 days ago) WebEp 90 Student mental health and stress in Santa Cruz County, part 1 3.23.21. 756. Many students in Santa Cruz County feel stressed and disconnected after …

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Local doctor answers COVID FAQs

(Just Now) WebSocial distancing is the main tool that public health workers have to limit the spread of COVID-19 in Santa Cruz County. (Kara Meyberg Guzman — Santa Cruz Local) TRANSCRIPT. Transcripts are usually only available to Santa Cruz Local members. We offer coronavirus-related transcripts free as a public service.

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