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Children's Oral Health Matters

Feb 09, 2026 03:25PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Public Health (SCPH) remains committed to reducing preventable dental disease and expanding access to care during National Children’s Dental Health Month and throughout the year.

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Society for the Blind Receives $25,000 from Kaiser

Jan 27, 2026 09:12AM ● By Society for the Blind News Release

Funds will help expand services for youth and working-age adults losing vision

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SCPH Reports Cases of Mushroom Poisoning Amid Statewide Outbreak

Jan 26, 2026 04:41PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Public Health (SCPH), in alignment with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), is urging residents not to pick or eat wild mushrooms as the risk of potentially deadly amatoxin poisoning is high.

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SCPH Aligns with CDPH Guidance as Influenza Activity Increases

Jan 26, 2026 03:22PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Following state public health guidance, Sacramento County Public Health is urging residents to take steps now to protect themselves and their families as influenza cases and hospitalizations rise across California.

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When Shopping This Holiday Season, Don’t Forget to Get Health Insurance for 2026

Dec 29, 2025 06:02PM ● By Covered California News Release

The holidays are upon us, and for many, that means rushing to shop for all the things that make this time of year special. While looking for deals, don’t forget to pick up health insurance for 2026.

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First Flu-Related Death of the Season Confirmed

Dec 29, 2025 04:42PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Department of Health Services, Public Health Division (SCPH) is reporting the first influenza-related death of the 2025-26 flu season.

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Rise in Local Salmonella Case Data Linked to Statewide Outbreak

Dec 19, 2025 01:04PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Salmonella cases rose above normal levels in Sacramento County this fall due to an outbreak linked to contaminated eggs from Vega Farms, Inc., a Dixon, CA based company.

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When Shopping This Holiday Season, Don't Forget to Get Health Insurance for 2026

Dec 19, 2025 12:50PM ● By Covered California

The holidays are upon us, and for many, that means rushing to shop for all the things that make this time of year special.

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Teen Collecting Signatures Online for Crosswalk Safety

Dec 17, 2025 02:30PM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

One of the stories we reported this year was about teenager Eric Norem, who – along with family friend Sandy Louey – was struck by a speeding car in 2022 near the Riverside Boulevard crosswalk.

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Mercy San Juan Medical Center Upgrades Stroke Center

Nov 24, 2025 03:03PM ● By Dignity Health News Release

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is celebrating the grand opening of its newly renovated Neuro-Interventional Suite, a space designed to deliver faster, safer and more advanced stroke care.

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Family Matters: Why Genetic Cancer Testing is Important

Oct 24, 2025 02:06PM ● By BrandPoint Content

When someone in your family is diagnosed with cancer, it can raise questions. Is it a coincidence, or is there something that runs in the family that makes others more likely to get it too?

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Free Mammograms for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct 14, 2025 11:26AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Uninsured and underinsured members of the community are urged to act now

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Feedback Wanted Amidst Behavioral Health Services Act Transition

Oct 07, 2025 03:20PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

As the cooler temperatures set in and we transition from summer to fall, new transitions are happening within the Sacramento County Department of Health Services.

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Ohana Walk Raises More than $40K

Sep 25, 2025 10:03AM ● By Scott Okamoto

The spirit of “Ohana” – family, community and togetherness – was thriving along the Pocket Canal Parkway on Saturday, Sept. 6 as more than 700 participants gathered for the fourth annual ACC Ohana Walk.

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City Moves Ahead on Tiny Homes for Seniors

Sep 25, 2025 09:40AM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

During the City of Sacramento’s Sept. 16 homelessness workshop, Department of Community Response Director Brian Pedro presented the city council with updates on several strategies for bolstering the city’s homelessness response, including progress reports on new Safe Camping and Safe Parking sites.

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Autistic Children More Likely to Experience Persistent Stomach Problems

Sep 23, 2025 02:23PM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Children diagnosed with autism are far more likely to experience ongoing gastrointestinal (GI) problems than their typically developing peers.

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Helping Older Resident Repair Home

Sep 22, 2025 01:44PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

When a 77-year-old Sacramento County resident began facing mounting fines and pressure from her homeowners’ association (HOA) over much-needed repairs to her home, she wasn’t sure where to turn.

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September is National Preparedness Month

Sep 22, 2025 01:35PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

September marks National Preparedness Month, the annual campaign to remind everyone that preparing for emergencies and disasters can keep them, their families and their communities safe.

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Sacramento to ‘Light the Town Pink’ for Breast Cancer Awareness

Sep 22, 2025 01:28PM ● By Albie Aware Breast Cancer Foundation News Release

Sacramento is set to glow pink this September and October as the community comes together to “Light the Town Pink” in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Annual Brain Health Forum Open to Everyone

Sep 17, 2025 08:50AM ● By Kevin Ruse

If someone you love has Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, you know how hard it can be to navigate daily life, let alone think about long-term plans.

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State Water Board to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Updates to the Bay-Delta Plan

Sep 12, 2025 10:05AM ● By California Water Boards News Release

As part of the process required to update and implement the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Water Quality Control Plan (Bay-Delta Plan), the State Water Resources Control Board will begin a two-day public hearing on Sept. 25 and 26.

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Teen Collecting Signatures for Crosswalk Safety

Sep 11, 2025 10:16AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

It was a sunny Saturday in Sacramento, with a high temperature of 63 degrees on Nov. 26, 2022, when Eric Norem and a family friend, Sandy Louey, were crossing Riverside Boulevard. They walked southbound in the Lelandhaven crosswalk.

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The Bradley family of Manteca and their 10-year-old triplets help celebrate the 10th anniversary of Sutter Health's Anderson Lucchetti Women's and Children's Center

Women's and Children's Center Celebrates Decade of Care

Sep 09, 2025 04:13PM ● By Sutter Health News Release

More than 61,605 Babies Delivered There So Far

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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Sep 03, 2025 03:07PM ● By The Jason Foundation News Release

September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to confront a subject often shrouded in silence and stigma.

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City Joins Campaign to Reduce Speeding

Aug 21, 2025 01:00PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The City of Sacramento, alongside state and local partners, is taking action to address one of the most dangerous problems on our roads: speeding.

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Free Senior Health and Resource Fair with live Music and Classic Car Display

Aug 19, 2025 04:36PM ● By Senior Health Fair News Release

The 11th annual Senior Health and Resource Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Wyndham Sacramento Hotel off Hwy 80 at Madison.

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IDEA World Meets Sacramento

Aug 19, 2025 09:12AM ● By Carol Feineman

For the first time in about 40 years, the annual IDEA World fitness and wellness event from July 17 to July 19 was held in the capital city at the Sacramento Convention Center.

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West Nile Virus Activity Increases

Aug 18, 2025 06:21PM ● By Sacramento Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District News Release

Further West Nile virus activity (WNV) evidence was detected throughout Sacramento and Yolo counties, as 13 mosquito samples and three dead birds tested positive Aug. 13, the highest number of positive results reported in a single day this year, according to the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District.

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Fentanyl Awareness Summit Open to the Public

Aug 12, 2025 09:34AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s annual Fentanyl Awareness Summit is back this year with a renewed sense of urgency and hope.

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Long-term Liability Increases to $91.5 Billion

Aug 11, 2025 05:56PM ● By California State Controller’s Office News Release

State Controller Announces Benefits Increases for State Retirees

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Dean Mixell Turns 100 at Meadows at Country Place

Aug 07, 2025 10:32AM ● By The Meadows at Country Place News Release

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - Dean Mixell was born in 1925 in Olivia, Minnesota. The Meadows at Country Place staff were all so excited to celebrate his 100th birthday on June 24.

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Stay Safe in Triple Digit Heat

Jul 14, 2025 03:01PM ● By California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services News Release

With temperatures forecasted to reach triple digits, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants Californians to stay safe from the heat.

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Go with the Flow and Row

Jul 10, 2025 10:28AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Paddle-Friendly Getaways for Summer

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Audit Poses Revisions to City Motel Program

Jul 10, 2025 09:35AM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The City of Sacramento auditor in June presented to the City Council a performance audit of the City of Sacramento’s Motel Program, a non-congregate emergency shelter initiative serving families experiencing homelessness.

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