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County of Santa Clara and HCA Healthcare Reach Agreement for County to Acquire Regional Medical Center
The County of Santa Clara and HCA Healthcare have reached a definitive agreement in which the County will purchase Regional Medical Center (RMC) for $150 million. The transaction is expected to close on April 1, at which point the County will assume operations of the hospital.
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County Installs Solar Panels at Animal Services Center
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Call, Text or Chat: Crisis and Suicide Prevention Lifeline is ‘Here for Everyone’
The County’s 988 lifeline that offers critical mental health services has been expanded since its rollout two years ago, yet it remains unfamiliar or not understood by many residents who could benefit from it. County officials have launched a campaign to help change that.
County Provides a Bridge to Benefits for Veterans
The County of Santa Clara Veterans Service Office (VSO) works year-round in service to veterans, their dependents and their survivors to provide services and help them access federal, state and local benefits.
Public Defender’s Office Outreach Team Brings Courthouse Services to the People
A program that was created out of necessity during the pandemic continues to serve the unhoused population and others who may benefit from legal resources.
Government Working For You
Neighborhood Safety Units Bolstering Safety in Santa Clara County Communities
The County of Santa Clara Probation Department is empowering two communities in the county to improve public safety and enrich the lives of residents through the department’s Neighborhood Safety/Services Unit (NSU).
County of Santa Clara Launches Innovative New 911 Nurse Navigator Pilot Program
Residents in the South County and West Valley communities who call the 911 emergency hotline for medical assistance but do not need in-person response are now able to access an innovative new Nurse Navigator Program that connects them to a medical professional specially trained to triage callers to the correct services.
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare To Open Its First North County Clinic
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH), California’s second-largest public health and hospital system, is opening its first North County clinic on November 13.
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
The County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Department Opens LGBTQ+ Wellness Center in San José
The County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Department hosted a grand opening celebration of their LGBTQ+ Wellness Center, “colleQTIve” earlier this month.
A Welcoming Home in Santa Clara County
From October 2021 to September 2022, Santa Clara County welcomed more than 180 individuals and families from Afghanistan as part of the Operation Allies Welcome program. In 2023, the program is projected to serve an additional 200-250 refugees.
Community Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Upholding Shared Values and Serving All Residents
Leaders from the County of Santa Clara, City of San José, and other local cities and community-based organizations issued a statement in response to the election of Donald J. Trump.