Posts Tagged ‘family health’
Pacific Islanders in Alameda County among the most vulnerable to infant deaths
Pacific Islanders in Alameda County have the second highest infant death rate, but new initiatives could counteract this.
Read MorePreventing accidental overdoses by taking back old medications
Last weekend was the 12th National Drug Take Back Day, held at locations across the country, including Oakland. The Drug Enforcement Agency and local law enforcement groups collect unused prescription drugs on this day as part of an effort to fight the opioid overdose crisis. The agency encourages those who buy prescription medications to return old and unused…
Read MoreBusiness reduces food waste by providing “ugly” produce to Bay Area residents
“Just because it’s imperfect doesn’t mean its bad.”
Read MoreLack of parents’ time, insurance, and trust leaves some Bay Area children unvaccinated
Local health officials are urging parents to immunize their children against pertussis—the scientific name for whooping cough—and other vaccine-preventable diseases. But that is a tall order in a region where some families still have limited access to healthcare, and more parents are filing Personal Belief Exemptions.
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