What happened on Tuesday, 06 July 2021
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Laguna Honda Hospital revives bingo for residents during Bridal Month and discusses COVID-19 efforts.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Vaccine outreach in San Francisco targets parents and young people to increase vaccination rates.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
COVID-19 cases in San Francisco increase as Delta variant spreads, urging vaccination efforts.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Officials stress vaccine importance for COVID management and economic reopening in San Francisco.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
DPH reviews mental health initiatives and workforce strategies to enhance behavioral health support.
PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
DHS and CEOs of provider-led PASS organizations briefed the committee on PASS operations, enrollment and community investments, reported $81 million in savings since March 2019 through mid-2021, and answered questions about low member vaccination rates, prior proposed reimbursement changes and oversight mechanisms including PBM monitoring and contract transition clauses.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioner Green seeks clarity on testing access and waning immunity resources in San Francisco.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Director of public health details transition from unified COVID command to focused vaccination strategies.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Officials formed a task force to address COVID-19 threats and health equity challenges.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Health experts emphasize vaccination urgency while addressing disparities in vaccination rates.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Health Director Colfax announces Juneteenth holiday recognition effective immediately for city employees.
PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
DHS said Arkansas has completed statewide implementation of Medicaid in the new ARIES eligibility system and launched a Release 2 pilot adding SNAP and Transitional Employment Assistance in five counties; DHS reported multi-year costs and said the system aims to centralize applications, support multiple languages and be mobile-friendly while retaining paper/phone access.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Street Crisis Response Team enhances support for individuals while addressing institutional racism and health inequities.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Health officials emphasize global vaccination disparities while highlighting San Francisco's progress against COVID.
PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Arkansas Department of Human Services officials told the Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee they are preparing a gradual eligibility redetermination and outreach plan as the federal public health emergency and its enhanced Medicaid match evolve; CMS has signaled at least 60 days' notice before ending the PHE and guidance expects a six-month wind-down period.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Street crisis response team diverts 800 b calls from police to provide mental health support.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Officials commend teamwork in achieving low death rates and plan vaccination blitz for children.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Felton Institute seeks to consolidate five programs into two suites at 1663 Mission Street; DPH said required Prop I posting and an initial meeting produced no objections but noted follow-up if questions arise; Felton said the move improves proximity for clients.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Officials acknowledge Delta variant's dominance and urge FDA vaccine approval to combat hesitancy.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Commission voted to recommend the Board of Supervisors authorize acceptance of a $59,949 gift of perpetual software licenses from the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation; the resolution was amended to correct the amount and then approved by roll call.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Officials emphasize the importance of maintaining community relationships during vaccination transition.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Task force engages communities to overcome vaccination barriers amid Delta variant concerns.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Health Commission heard details of the new street crisis response teams: multidisciplinary units (paramedic + behavioral clinician + peer worker) that have diverted hundreds of 911 mental-health calls from police, resolved most on scene, and will scale toward citywide coverage.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Health Department leaders told the Health Commission that COVID-19 cases in San Francisco are rising, driven by the Delta variant, but hospitalizations remain low for now; officials emphasized ramping up targeted vaccination outreach to under-vaccinated neighborhoods and monitoring for waning immunity.