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Health Care

Sacramento Hepatitis A Case Originated At Haggin Oaks Golf Course

October 3, 2017 | Sammy Caiola

Health officials are asking patrons of MacKenzie’s Sports Bar and Grille at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex to seek a Hepatitis A vaccine in light of a confirmed case.

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Hepatitis A Outbreak Among Homeless Has Sacramento Health Officials On Alert

September 25, 2017 | Sammy Caiola

San Diego, Los Angeles, and Santa Cruz are all seeing high Hepatitis A numbers, especially among the homeless.

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Health Care

Calif. Department Of Public Health Issues Hantavirus Warning

July 27, 2017 | Drew Sandsor

The California Department of Public Health has issued a warning about hantavirus, which is spread through contact with rodents and their droppings, urine or saliva.

Andrew Nixon / Capital Public Radio

UC Study Mines Big Data To Track Health Outcomes For At-Risk Youth

April 18, 2017 | Julia Mitric

Most teens who attempt suicide survive. But they may have worse overall health outcomes compared with peers who don't attempt suicide. A new UC study will be the first to use big data to gain insights into the health of this at-risk group.

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Environment

Drought Increases Severity Of West Nile Epidemics

February 7, 2017 | Amy Quinton

A UC Santa Cruz study finds transmission of West Nile virus is higher in drought years.

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Plague Found In South Lake Tahoe

June 8, 2016 | Ja'Nel Johnson

El Dorado County health officials are closely monitoring a campground after the state health department confirmed a case of plague was found on the property.

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Mental Health Series

Alternative Court Offers Therapy (And Cupcakes) To Mentally Ill Probationers

April 28, 2016 | Bob Moffitt

Once a week, a Sacramento courtroom is full of laughter and cupcakes. It is an alternative court for people who have been diagnosed with a mental illness that contributed to their crimes.

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Health Care

Yolo County Reports Second Fentanyl Death, Regional Death Toll Rises To 13

April 20, 2016

A second person has died of a drug overdose related to the counterfeit perspection pain pills containing fentanyl. There have been three overdoses in the county.

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Mental Health Series

A Day In The Life Of A Mental Health Emergency Responder

April 12, 2016 | Bob Moffitt

Cops don't just enforce the law. They must also find ways to peacefully resolve mental health emergencies. Ride along with a Sacramento police officer who is part of a team that's trained to respond to the need for mental health services.

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Nevada City School Reopens, Some Students Remain Quarantined

March 31, 2016 | Joanne Serrieh

Ninety-eight students at the Yuba River Charter School in Nevada City remain quarantined Thursday after officials shut down the school when one unvaccinated child was diagnosed with the measles.

 

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