13,126 contracts awarded to suppliers of medical equipment and supplies selected through competitive bidding in 91 areas The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced that 799* suppliers have…
Contra Costa County health officials are investigating a case of tuberculosis (TB) involving a high school student in Antioch. The student was confirmed to have TB on March 25, and…
By Michael Forrest, MD: The World Health Organization estimates that eight million of the 84 million expected global cancer deaths in the next decade will be due to avoidable…
By Dr. Niele Maimone, DC: Exploring class IV laser therapy for shoulder rehab The Rotator Cuff muscles (four muscles in total) are the primary support structures…
10,000 Meals in 60 Days According the American Academy of Family Physicians, nearly one in ten seniors in America suffers from poor nutrition. This can exacerbate problems already common…
Prevention Efforts Emphasized Active cases of tuberculosis aren’t decreasing as much as previous years, raising concerns that the disease may level off in Contra Costa County, according to an epidemiology report…
The city of San Ramon has adopted new stringent secondhand smoking protections, while two other Central County cities are discussing similar measures. On February 26th, San Ramon became the sixth…
The Danville Town Council voted Tuesday night to allow Danville-based Katalyst Events, LLC to bring back the Devil Mountain Run. The well-loved race that got its start in 1978 will…
The Contra Costa County Veterans Service Office, in partnership with the Contra Costa County Library, is pleased to announce the online publication of a Veterans Resource Guide. Intended to enhance…
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