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County urges residents to get flu shot San Benito Live

WebCourtesy of San Benito County: “Getting a flu vaccine this year is even more important than ever because of the COVID-19 pandemic,” according to San Benito County Interim Health Officer Dr. David Ghilarducci. Public health experts say that it’s difficult to know how the flu will interact with COVID-19. The flu season has been mild […]

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Public Health makes move to Tres Pinos Road San Benito Live

WebAccording to an announcement from San Benito County Public Health: After over 70 years of serving San Benito County at 439 Fourth St., Public Health Services, historically known as the “County Health Department,” has outgrown its humble structure. Public Health Services has relocated to 351 Tres Pinos Road, Suite A-202, in Hollister.

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San Benito County rates 20th in new state health rankings

WebSan Benito County ranked 20th out of 58 counties in health outcomes in the 2019 rankings recently released. San Benito County Public Health Officer Gail Newel recently broached the numbers for the Hollister City Council and San Benito County Board of Supervisors. She particularly noted the county’s standing as 20th for health outcomes …

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Hazel Hawkins consolidates health center services with visit decline

WebCourtesy of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital: Due to a steep decline in patient visits attributed to concerns over COVID-19 exposure, Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital is consolidating services through their community health centers and laboratories until the pandemic subsides. The Hazel Hawkins Community Health Center in San Juan …

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Flu activity on the rise San Benito Live

WebCourtesy of San Benito County Public Health Services: Flu activity continues to increase in California according the California Department of Health and Human Services (CDPH) adding to the concerns of health officials that flu season is in full swing affecting all parts of California. As of September 29, 2019, 39 people have died from the […]

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Health Foundation celebrates being state's first zero-carbon …

WebInformation and video courtesy of Greenpower: The San Benito Health Foundation will hold an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony for California’s first fully self-sufficient, sustainable, zero-carbon, renewably powered healthcare facility. There will be presentations from SBHF CEO Rosa Vivian Fernández and elected officials including …

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Hospital receives grant to combat opioid epidemic

WebCourtesy of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital: In 2017, San Benito County formed an Opioid Task Force to work toward ending the opioid epidemic locally. The task force is committed to reducing opioid use and overdose in San Benito County through community-wide mobilization. As an integral part of the Opioid Task Force, Hazel …

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Hospital, Sunset center open tent for ‘high-risk’ patients

WebCourtesy of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital: Today, providers from the Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital health centers – in conjunction with providers from Primary Care Associates – are opening a “high-risk” patient care tent behind the Sunset Health Care Center to provide screening and care for patients with fever and respiratory …

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Hazel Hawkins plans September grand opening of Diabetes Center

WebCourtesy of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital: The Barragan Family Health Care and Diabetes Center, an affiliate of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital is set open Monday, September 10th. Thanks to a generous donation by Mary Ann Barragan, a grant from Monterey Peninsula Foundation, Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital and Hazel …

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Agency issues West Nile warning in San Benito County

WebCourtesy of San Benito County Public Health Services: The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has confirmed its first illnesses in California due to West Nile virus (WNV). CDPH has reported nine human cases of WNV from six California counties this year. In addition, 27 dead birds from 10 counties have tested positive for …

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Public health combats marketing of flavored tobacco

WebThe San Benito County Public Health Department is joining a statewide effort to combat what it calls deceptive marketing of flavored tobacco to youths. According to an announcement from public health: In an effort to combat the tobacco industry‟s latest marketing strategies aimed at getting youth hooked on nicotine, the California …

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Hazel Hawkins opens second COVID-19 testing location

WebCourtesy of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital: Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital (HHMH) has opened a second COVID-19 Testing location to meet the growing demand for additional testing in the community. The new testing site is located at the Hazel Hawkins Community Health Center at 930 Sunset Drive, across the street from the …

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Panetta announces $2m grant for San Benito Health Foundation

WebCourtesy of Congressman Jimmy Panetta’s Office: Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) announced today that the San Benito Health Foundation has received a federal grant totaling $2,493,435.00 from the Department of Health and Human Services. “Community health centers and clinics are integral to our region’s health care …

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Hazel Hawkins to cautiously resume elective surgeries

WebHazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital is a full-service, public agency hospital delivering modern medicine and compassionate care to the growing San Benito County community. HHMH offers hundreds of health services across multiple locations, including top-tier specialists, a modern Emergency Department, and a state-of-the-art Women’s …

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Hazel Hawkins to reopen San Juan clinic two days a week

WebCourtesy of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital: To demonstrate our continued commitment to maintaining a healthy community in San Juan Bautista and to better serve their health care needs, the San Juan Bautista Community Health Center will re-open on Monday, April 27. The health center will be open two days a week, on Monday and …

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Activities planned for National Public Health Week

WebThe following are activities planned for the week in San Benito County: Monday: In honor of Healthy Communities we proudly announce the first “Walk with the Doc” event. San Benito County Public Health Officer, Dr. Gail Newel invites community members to walk with her from the Public Health Services, located at 351 Tres Pinos Road, to …

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Locals can drop off unused, expired meds on Drug Take-Back Day

WebCourtesy of San Benito County Public Health Services: What can you do to alleviate the opioid crisis? Take your unused and expired medications to the DEA National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Target parking lot here in Hollister. It is being hosted by the […]

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Public health clears SBHS athletes to work out indoors

WebThe coach-led workouts indoors continue the health and safety requirements in place for the outdoor conditioning that student-athletes have been doing in Andy Hardin Stadium and the multi-purpose field on campus, including the mandatory wearing of masks as students arrive at and leave from conditioning, maintaining of a minimum of six feet of

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Public Health urges precaution when contacting animals at county …

WebCourtesy of San Benito County Public Health Services: As community members set out to enjoy the summer fair season, San Benito County Public Health Services reminds fair attendees to take precautionary infection control steps when coming into contact with animals at animals exhibits. “Most recently, four children were confirmed …

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Health Foundation remains open while installing solar, set to host

WebCourtesy of the San Benito Health Foundation: The San Benito Health Foundation (SBHF) is installing solar and battery to ensure we can always keep our doors open and provide care for our patients. We wanted to let the community know that we will remain open during construction and we are hosting our FREE SUMMER LUNCH […]

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LULAC to host fourth annual Health Fair San Benito Live

WebThe League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) of San Benito County Council 2890, will host the 4th Annual Health Fair on Saturday, Sept. 15th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Hollister Community Center located at 300 West Street in Hollister. This event will gather families for a day focused on community wellness.

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