Health NewsSanta Cruz Local2021-03-15T18:19:34-07:00

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Santa Cruz County jobs rebound, but housing costs, aging population remain challenges

June 28, 2024|

State of the Workforce report highlights trends, solutions

Pesticide use near schools detailed in Santa Cruz County

April 26, 2024|

Potentially harmful chemicals applied hundreds of times

Santa Cruz County needle exchange grows as lawsuit shutters volunteer exchange

February 22, 2024|

Clean syringe access drops overall

Bond measure on March ballot would benefit Watsonville hospital

November 30, 2023|

Land, building acquisition planned with $116 million

Students protest pesticide proposal in Watsonville

November 1, 2023|

Regulators seek input on five year plan

Medi-Cal rules prompt enrollment drop in Santa Cruz County

October 4, 2023|

Advocates warn of less access to health care

San Lorenzo Valley parents seek more after-school programs

September 20, 2023|

Elected leaders asked for money, buildings for child care

Mental-health crisis care gets overhaul in Santa Cruz County

June 29, 2023|

More staff and coordination in new 24-hour response

Staff shortage hinders Santa Cruz County mental health care

June 22, 2023|

Civil Grand Jury report outlines problems, offers solutions

Mental-health crisis response could expand in Santa Cruz County

June 2, 2023|

Programs would dispatch mental health workers, not police

Santa Cruz County, Kaiser Permanente draft care agreement for low-income residents

March 24, 2023|

After years of negotiations, county supervisors to consider plan

New Santa Cruz drop-in center offers help to teens, young adults

November 8, 2022|

‘Thrive Hive’ provides employment support, health and housing services

Watsonville hospital moves closer to acquisition

July 20, 2022|

About $8 million needed by Aug. 31

Teacher shortage continues at Watsonville High School

May 24, 2022|

Student group laments online courses, lack of counselors, police presence

Scotts Valley council bans sale of flavored tobacco

May 19, 2022|

Plus: Road, park, facilities improvements on tap

Challenges outlined for new mental-health crisis response in Santa Cruz County

April 29, 2022|

Dial ‘988’ to start in July, but non-police response remains limited

Paramedics try to reduce non-emergency hospital visits

April 8, 2022|

New program aims to lower costs for Medicare patients in Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County classrooms expected to stay open amid COVID surge

January 21, 2022|

About 25% of students stayed home this week, county schools superintendent said

Meeting Wednesday on proposed Live Oak medical complex

November 3, 2021|

Road improvements anticipated near Kaiser Permanente project

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