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County Hosts Community Forum to Discuss Disparity Study Results Regarding its Procurement Processes for Small Businesses and Contractors
The County of Santa Clara Office of Countywide Contracting Management will host the “Insight and Action: Supplier Diversity Forum” to discuss the results of a Disparity Study that was completed in 2023.
Bay Area Health Officials Urge Vigilance as Measles Cases Rise in the US
With measles on the rise nationally, and recent cases locally, the County of Santa Clara Public Health Department joins Bay Area health officials in urging everyone to be up to date on measles vaccinations and to watch for symptoms after travel or exposure.
County Celebrates 100 Years of Santa Clara County Parklands
The County is commemorating 100 years of Santa Clara County parklands. The County Park system encompasses 28 parks and 52,000 acres.
County Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Find that Federal Law Prevents States from Restricting Access to Medically Necessary Emergency Abortion
The County of Santa Clara filed a brief in the United States Supreme Court that seeks to ensure that patients who arrive at the hospital suffering from a medical emergency receive the stabilizing care they need.
April is Second Chance Month
The County of Santa Clara joins in celebrating Second Chance Month in April. This campaign, originally launched in 2017, is a nationwide effort to raise awareness and improve perceptions of people with a criminal record, encourage second-chance opportunities, and drive policy change to help formerly incarcerated individuals in their reentry journey. We believe in Second Chances!
County of Santa Clara Working to Minimize Healthcare Disruptions in Light of Strike Notice from Nurses Union
The County is working to protect patients and minimize disruptions to health services after receiving a strike notice late Friday evening from bargaining representatives with the Registered Nurses Professional Association (RNPA).
South County Residents Won’t Have to Drive Too Far to Access Medical Care
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) opened a new Valley Health Center clinic to expand health coverage for residents in South County, South San José, and the surrounding areas.
"Reading Has Given Me Hope": Bringing the Library to Incarcerated Youth
The Santa Clara County Library District and the County of Santa Clara Probation Department have come together to create professionally curated library spaces at the Juvenile Justice Center in San José and the Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility in Morgan Hill.
County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Board Recognizes Local Heroes
The County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Board will host the 13th Annual Behavioral Health Community Heroes Awards on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
County of Santa Clara Announces That 40 Schools Will Receive Grants for Behavioral Health Wellness Centers
The County and private donors have dedicated $13.2 million to create or improve 40 school-based wellness centers for Santa Clara County students, in an effort to improve access to mental health resources.