Health and Wellness
County Fights the Opioid Crisis with a Cutting-edge Approach
As the county grapples with growing numbers of deaths from overdoses of fentanyl and other opioids, the County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Department (BHSD) is deploying a comprehensive series of initiatives to prevent overdose deaths in local communities.
With Respiratory Viruses Circulating, All Bay Area Health Officers Recommend Actions to Stay Healthy for the Holidays
As levels of circulating respiratory viruses increase and people spend more time indoors for the holiday season, it’s important to know all the ways to stay healthy this winter.
Santa Clara County Commemorates 35th Annual World AIDS Day
The County of Santa Clara Public Health Department, the City of San José, and local partner organizations and commissions join others from around the world to commemorate the 35th annual World AIDS Day, with events November 28 to December 1.
The County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Board Encourages the Community to Nominate Local Heroes
The County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Board is seeking nominations for the 13th Annual Behavioral Health Community Heroes Awards.
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Celebrates and Honors Veterans with November 8 Ceremony at SCVMC
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) will honor and celebrate Santa Clara Valley Medical Center staff members who are Veterans on November 8.
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Celebrates Día de los Muertos with Traditional Ofrendas Honoring Organ Donors
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) has assembled vibrant Día de los Muertos ofrendas at all three hospitals as part of the annual tradition providing families and loved ones the opportunity to pay respects and celebrate the lives of those who have passed away.
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Celebrates Día de los Muertos with Traditional Ofrendas Honoring Organ Donors
Ofrendas at SCVH hospitals aim to honor past donors, and raise awareness for organ donations, especially in the Latine community
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Makes Official Determination on Dangers of Leaded Aviation Fuel
After a push for action led by Santa Clara County and a host of environmental organizations, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday announced it has officially determined that emissions from aircraft using leaded gasoline pose a public health threat – a major step toward a national ban on the fuel.
State Pilot Project Makes Fruits and Vegetables More Affordable for Low-Income County Residents
Santa Clara County is one of nearly a dozen California counties taking part in the project, which provides financial incentives to CalFresh Food recipients to purchase healthy food.
Positive West Nile Virus Mosquitoes Found in Portions of San José and Milpitas
Targeted adult-mosquito-control treatment is scheduled for Friday, Oct.13, in a limited area within San José and Milpitas.