The City Council has moved ahead a still-pending pilot program for cancer screening at BFD. It’s just one component of the department’s rigorous program of maintaining its personnel’s physical and mental health.
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Berkeley spent nearly $300,000 defending its now-defunct gas ban
Berkeley stopped enforcing the ban on Jan. 10 and will take steps to repeal it after the Ninth Circuit’s ruling in favor of the California Restaurant Association
Prop 1, Newsom’s $6.38B housing and mental health measure, squeaks by
The California measure won by a slim margin, but it had strong support in Alameda County, where more than 61% of voters voted “yes.”
Berkeley to fund study on Alta Bates closure impact, local health needs
Sutter Health says the closure of its Berkeley campus isn’t confirmed, but officials are preparing for a loss of services.
Berkeley’s health, housing director to leave for bigger job in Marin County
Lisa Warhuus led many of the city’s equity-based programs to support residents during the pandemic.
All of Tilden’s Little Farm rabbits are dead after rare viral outbreak
Seven rabbits were infected by the myxoma virus, which is fatal to pet rabbits and is primarily spread by mosquitoes. The California strain of the disease has no vaccine.
Berkeley interim health officer wants to focus on mental health, city assessment
Goel comes from a background of public health roles in city, county and federal health departments.
Kaiser unions went on strike twice in 12 months. The latest walkout led to a ‘historic’ deal
Unions at Kaiser Permanente put pressure on the health care giant to raise pay and address what they called understaffing during two strikes over the past year. The results reflected labor’s power in California.
Kaiser strike begins as 68,000 California workers stage walkout
California health care giant Kaiser Permanente could not reach a contract to avert a strike by a union coalition representing some 75,000 employees in five states. The walkout is expected to last three days.
Another strike looms at Kaiser’s California hospitals as workers push for better pay
Kaiser Permanente provides health care to more than 9 million Californians. A strike this week could affect patients at dozens of hospitals.
How should Alameda County spend $40M meant to address the opioid crisis?
The county asked for community input this month on programs that could treat addiction, reduce harm, and more.
What emergency services are offered in Berkeley on smoky days?
The city is recommending that people concerned about being outdoors head toward their nearest library or senior center.