Health & Wellness

Valley’s ‘safety net’ of health clinics faces uncertaintyfrom presidential orders, potential budget cuts
About 340 nonprofit “federally qualified health centers” across the San Joaquin Valleyprovide care to uninsured and low-income residents. But a…
More than half of San Joaquin Valley residents could face ‘devastating’ cuts to health coverage
Valley providers and patients are anxious waiting for House Republicans to determine cuts. More than half of the San Joaquin…
Camarena Health Expands into Merced County with New Los Banos Health Center
Los Banos, CA -- Camarena Health is proud to announce the grand opening of its first-ever health center in Merced…
Millions in the U.S. may rely on groundwater contaminated with PFAS for drinking water supplies
Estimates according to a new USGS predictive model. Exposure to some PFAS may lead to adverse health risks. PEMBROKE, N.H.…
First confirmed human case of H5N1 Bird Flu in Merced County
Individual had direct exposure to infected cattle at a Merced County dairy farm MERCED, CA -- The Merced County Department…
Public Health confirms first West Nile Virus death of 2024 in Merced County
MERCED, CA -- The Merced County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first death in 2024 due to West…
CA Budget & Policy Center hosts launch event for 2024 CA Women’s Well-Being Index Sept. 4th
Merced County ranks 52nd out of 58 in the state SACRAMENTO, CA — On Wednesday, September 4, the California Budget & Policy…
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Tips for St. Patrick’s Day Sobriety
The green time of year is upon us again where everyone seems to become a little bit Irish. While it…