Safe in the Sun
Hot weekends are around the corner, so let the BBQs, beach trips, and parties begin! While enjoying the sun, remember to take simple steps to protect yourself from harmful ultra violate (UV) rays.
Families Rely on Medicaid Services to Stay Healthy
Working families rely on Medicaid to stay healthy & provide their children with access to care. Read this powerful story about one family's experience. "All of the healthcare access made available through Medicaid meant that our daughter could be supported in her...
In Solano County, As People Leave Jail and Prison, Clinics Connect Them to Needed Health Services
Many people leaving jail or prison are eligible for Medi-Cal coverage, due to expanded eligibility with the Affordable Care Act, providing them with comprehensive health care services. New programs have been created to target their unique needs, and connect them with...
Opinion: Expanding Contra Costa jail is a flawed policy
Alvaro Fuentes, Executive Director of the Community Clinic Consortium, writes about the concerns of community leaders and health care providers in a recent Op-Ed about the West Contra Costa County jail expansion. "As health care providers and community leaders, we...
Health Centers Lower Cost of Children’s Care by 35 Percent
Community health centers lower the cost of children's primary care by 35%, compared to other providers. Health centers are reducing overall costs, while providing comprehensive, high-quality care. Money is saved, in part, by offering a broad range of outpatient...
Medi-Cal has Solano Covered
As the national debate on health care continues, people go about their daily lives, including being healthy, getting sick, and going to the doctor when needed. In Solano County, a significant part of how residents access health care is through Medi-Cal. Medi-Cal is...
Do you need health insurance? You may qualify for coverage now
Although Covered California’s open enrollment period has ended, if you are uninsured you may be able to apply for health insurance during the special enrollment period.
Are You Covered? What to Expect for Health Care Coverage in 2017
So much in healthcare is changing rapidly these days. With a new administration in the White House, there is much speculation and anticipation about what will happen to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as “Obamacare.”
Contra Costa Health Care Town Hall
Join the dialogue on how together, we will strive to Preserve Health Care for All There is a statewide movement to resist efforts to dismantle our health care systems. Come and learn how we will be a part of this statewide movement to ensure that all residents have...
Addressing the Social Determinants of Health
By: Sarah Wang Health means more than health care. Health is affected by a person’s environment, opportunities, and experiences. While health care is an essential component of health, we know that there is a broad range of social, economic, and environmental...