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Sacramento Region Celebrates Signing of Water Forum 2050 Agreement

May 19, 2026 10:24AM ● By Sacramento Water Forum News Release

Landmark regional agreement advances water reliability and protection of the Lower American River in a changing climate

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‘Brewing Hope’ Fundraiser Supports the Grieving

May 06, 2026 10:51AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

The Olivia Chan Foundation hosted its Third Annual Brewing Hope at Movement Brewing on Saturday, April 18 in Rancho Cordova, bringing together a powerful community united by one mission: to support grieving children and families.

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Bike Safety and Awareness Grant Applications Open

May 06, 2026 09:46AM ● By Sacramento Region Community Foundation News Release

Coinciding with National Bike Month, the Sacramento Region Community Foundation is pleased to announce that applications for the annual Bike Safety and Awareness Grant are open now through Friday, May 29.

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Rain or Shine, Our Staff is Saving Lives

Apr 27, 2026 05:42PM ● By Visions In Education News Release

At Visions in Education, our commitment to serving students goes hand in hand with supporting the communities around us.

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Sacramento Life Center Receives Grant to Enhance Patient Care Through New Electronic Health Records System

Apr 27, 2026 12:25PM ● By Sacramento Life Center News Release

Sacramento Life Center (SLC) is proud to announce it has received a generous grant from the Jerome and Wanda Hart Foundation to support the implementation of a new Electronic Health Records (EHR) system, an investment that will significantly enhance the organization’s ability to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to women and families across the Sacramento region.

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‘Not Your Lab Rat’ Campaign
‘Not Your Lab Rat’ Campaign Addresses Youth Nicotine Addiction

Apr 20, 2026 11:55AM ● By MPG Staff

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has launched a new statewide public health campaign, “Not Your Lab Rat,” aimed at reducing nicotine addiction among young adults and preventing initiation of vaping and other modern nicotine products.

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Sacramento’s First Integrated Healthcare Campus for Medi-Cal and Uninsured Residents Breaks Ground

Apr 13, 2026 10:51AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County and WellSpace Health leaders marked a significant step forward in expanding access to behavioral health services April 7, breaking ground on a new Community Wellness Campus in South Sacramento.

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Elks 6 to Host Bike Rodeo for Kids

Apr 08, 2026 10:56AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to learn safe riding skills on their bicycles and scooters at a Bike Rodeo hosted by the California Highway Patrol Sacramento office and the GreenHaven Pocket Farmers Market (GHP) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 19.

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Farmers Market to Open for Fifth Season

Apr 08, 2026 10:49AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

About six years ago, retired Judge Rudolph “Barry” Loncke, a resident of Sacramento's Pocket neighborhood, had the idea to introduce his good friend Vic Cima, a Land Park resident, to city Councilmember Richard “Rick” Jennings II, who has represented both neighborhoods since 2014.

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Blooming Hope Preludes Brewing Hope 2026

Apr 08, 2026 10:35AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

Blooming Hope was a beautiful reminder of what can happen when a community comes together with open hearts. Greenhaven Neighborhood Church hosted the Sunday afternoon gathering in March.

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City Receives Grant to Support Cannabis Equity

Mar 24, 2026 05:01PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

State officials have awarded the City of Sacramento $2.5 million to support equity efforts in the local cannabis industry.

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Sierra Donor Services Encourages Donor Registry During Kidney Health Month

Mar 24, 2026 10:54AM ● By Sierra Donor Services News Release

In recognition of Kidney Health Month this March, Sierra Donor Services is calling on all greater Sacramento area residents to register as organ, eye and tissue donors.

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Methodist Hospital Achieves Patient Safety Excellence Award

Mar 16, 2026 01:09PM ● By Dignity Health News Release

Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento announced that it has achieved the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades, the No. 1 site Americans use to find a doctor or hospital.

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National Grange Marks Passage of the MCED Act

Mar 03, 2026 12:30PM ● By National Grange News Release

A Major Milestone in Closing Rural Cancer Health Disparities

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SCPH Joins CDPH in Urging Vaccination Against Measles

Feb 16, 2026 12:26PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Cases Rise Across Multiple Counties

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My Journey with Joan

Feb 11, 2026 10:02AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie, Special to Pocket News

Like a Well-Loved Novel, She Has Reached Her Final Chapter

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Children's Oral Health Matters

Feb 09, 2026 03:25PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Public Health (SCPH) remains committed to reducing preventable dental disease and expanding access to care during National Children’s Dental Health Month and throughout the year.

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Society for the Blind Receives $25,000 from Kaiser

Jan 27, 2026 09:12AM ● By Society for the Blind News Release

Funds will help expand services for youth and working-age adults losing vision

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SCPH Reports Cases of Mushroom Poisoning Amid Statewide Outbreak

Jan 26, 2026 04:41PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Public Health (SCPH), in alignment with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), is urging residents not to pick or eat wild mushrooms as the risk of potentially deadly amatoxin poisoning is high.

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SCPH Aligns with CDPH Guidance as Influenza Activity Increases

Jan 26, 2026 03:22PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Following state public health guidance, Sacramento County Public Health is urging residents to take steps now to protect themselves and their families as influenza cases and hospitalizations rise across California.

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When Shopping This Holiday Season, Don’t Forget to Get Health Insurance for 2026

Dec 29, 2025 06:02PM ● By Covered California News Release

The holidays are upon us, and for many, that means rushing to shop for all the things that make this time of year special. While looking for deals, don’t forget to pick up health insurance for 2026.

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First Flu-Related Death of the Season Confirmed

Dec 29, 2025 04:42PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Department of Health Services, Public Health Division (SCPH) is reporting the first influenza-related death of the 2025-26 flu season.

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Rise in Local Salmonella Case Data Linked to Statewide Outbreak

Dec 19, 2025 01:04PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Salmonella cases rose above normal levels in Sacramento County this fall due to an outbreak linked to contaminated eggs from Vega Farms, Inc., a Dixon, CA based company.

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When Shopping This Holiday Season, Don't Forget to Get Health Insurance for 2026

Dec 19, 2025 12:50PM ● By Covered California

The holidays are upon us, and for many, that means rushing to shop for all the things that make this time of year special.

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Teen Collecting Signatures Online for Crosswalk Safety

Dec 17, 2025 02:30PM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

One of the stories we reported this year was about teenager Eric Norem, who – along with family friend Sandy Louey – was struck by a speeding car in 2022 near the Riverside Boulevard crosswalk.

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Mercy San Juan Medical Center Upgrades Stroke Center

Nov 24, 2025 03:03PM ● By Dignity Health News Release

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is celebrating the grand opening of its newly renovated Neuro-Interventional Suite, a space designed to deliver faster, safer and more advanced stroke care.

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Family Matters: Why Genetic Cancer Testing is Important

Oct 24, 2025 02:06PM ● By BrandPoint Content

When someone in your family is diagnosed with cancer, it can raise questions. Is it a coincidence, or is there something that runs in the family that makes others more likely to get it too?

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Free Mammograms for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct 14, 2025 11:26AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Uninsured and underinsured members of the community are urged to act now

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Feedback Wanted Amidst Behavioral Health Services Act Transition

Oct 07, 2025 03:20PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

As the cooler temperatures set in and we transition from summer to fall, new transitions are happening within the Sacramento County Department of Health Services.

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Ohana Walk Raises More than $40K

Sep 25, 2025 10:03AM ● By Scott Okamoto

The spirit of “Ohana” – family, community and togetherness – was thriving along the Pocket Canal Parkway on Saturday, Sept. 6 as more than 700 participants gathered for the fourth annual ACC Ohana Walk.

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City Moves Ahead on Tiny Homes for Seniors

Sep 25, 2025 09:40AM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

During the City of Sacramento’s Sept. 16 homelessness workshop, Department of Community Response Director Brian Pedro presented the city council with updates on several strategies for bolstering the city’s homelessness response, including progress reports on new Safe Camping and Safe Parking sites.

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Autistic Children More Likely to Experience Persistent Stomach Problems

Sep 23, 2025 02:23PM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Children diagnosed with autism are far more likely to experience ongoing gastrointestinal (GI) problems than their typically developing peers.

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Helping Older Resident Repair Home

Sep 22, 2025 01:44PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

When a 77-year-old Sacramento County resident began facing mounting fines and pressure from her homeowners’ association (HOA) over much-needed repairs to her home, she wasn’t sure where to turn.

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September is National Preparedness Month

Sep 22, 2025 01:35PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

September marks National Preparedness Month, the annual campaign to remind everyone that preparing for emergencies and disasters can keep them, their families and their communities safe.

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Sacramento to ‘Light the Town Pink’ for Breast Cancer Awareness

Sep 22, 2025 01:28PM ● By Albie Aware Breast Cancer Foundation News Release

Sacramento is set to glow pink this September and October as the community comes together to “Light the Town Pink” in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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