Radiant Scoggins, LCSW, psychiatric social worker at Center for Elders’ Independence, a comprehensive health plan for East Bay seniors, counsels CEI participant Jessie Doublin to complete...
Providing care for someone with an advanced illness can be incredibly difficult. For many the pressure to assess medical needs, monitor medication, assist with basic needs...
Home health services address many different needs and scenarios. In this last article of a 3-part series about ACE Home Health and Hospice, Inc., we focus...
The Alameda County Care Alliance – Advanced Illness Care Program (AACA-AICP) Care was founded three years ago after five pastors from various denominations in Alameda County...
A strong partnership between the West Oakland Health Council and UC Berkeley’s School of Optometry will now bring eye care to West Oakland residents. On Monday,...
Dorothy and Levi Reeves stand in their Oakland home, holding their wedding photo from 57 years ago. Dorothy Reeves agreed to become organ donors and to...
Angelique Keyes Purple reigned at the Hayward City Hall Rotunda on Saturday, August 12 at the 50 Shades of Purple Cancer Benefit. Presented by Sleeve Sisters,...
If you have a loved one with a severe and persistent mental health issue, enroll in these 12 free mental health classes. They are one night...
Congresswoman Barbara Lee toured Highland Hospital’s adult Level 1 Trauma Center and the Intensive Care Unit, which the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has recognized with...
More than 30 local students had the opportunity to receive free eye exams before school starts this year. The Vision Van stopped by the Richmond Public...
Allen Temple Deacon Harold Goodman, who is a partner in the Horizon/ACE Home Health and Hospice, Inc., is the lead coordinator of the 40th Annual Health Fair...
Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health Sciences (KPSAHS) is accepting applications for its second cohort of Medical Assisting students. To encourage applicants in this fast-growing field,...
By Ngoc Nguyen, Kaiser Health News James Lockett sits on his bed and opens the drawer of his nightstand, revealing a stash of asthma inhalers: purple...
By Dr. Marjorie Innocent Black Churches are more than places of worship. They are the vibrant hearts of the African-American community that bring the Gospel into...
Krista Stryker. Photo by Paul Curatolo. Krista Stryker’s life was transformed by medical marijuana. It may have in fact, saved her life. Late last year, she began...
Sen. Dianne Feinstein toured UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital San Francisco on Friday, July 7, highlighting the importance of safeguarding Medicaid for the health of children and...
By Ana B. Ibarra, Kaiser Health News California State Treasurer John Chiang this week announced grants totaling $20 million for community clinics that serve low-income and...
By Emily Bazar, Kaiser Health News If the federal government does not clarify by mid-August whether it will continue an important health insurance subsidy for consumers...
Oakland residents will have access to free health services, including blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol screenings, Sunday, June 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at...
Last week, a 16-year-old tragically lost his life after consuming an energy drink, a soda and a latte — drinks routinely consumed by and often intensively...
By Fred Turner Members of Brother-to-Brother, an interdenominational Christian/ Community organization of 70 (+) African American men who meet weekly for prayer and study, witnessed a...
With more than 10 teams already formed, UC San Francisco is looking to beat last year’s fundraising total by raising $200,000 in AIDS Walk San...
By Arvin Temkar, USF News Dating-violence prevention programs for middle and high schoolers teach students the signs of unhealthy relationships, but they don’t actually reduce dating...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is readying a fraud prevention initiative that removes Social Security numbers from Medicare cards to help combat identity...