Southern California Public Health Association

Public safety demands that public health officials must make recommendations based on science and free from intimidation, said Dr. Pan. Public health officials shouldn’t have to choose between their own safety and livelihood and the public’s health. SB 483 will protect our health officers so they can focus on their job and protect the public.

Thank you American Public Health Association and Public Health Institute for joining SCPHA and adding your voice to the hundreds of other public health organizations in urging HHS Secretary Azar to support CDC's critical role in the COVID-19 pandemic response. "We must amplify the unfettered voice of CDC, not stifle it. The core mission of the CDC is clear, and it is replicated in every state, local, tribal and territorial public health agency: prevent illness and injury and save lives. Now more than ever we need them to accomplish their mission." https://www.phi.org//phi-other-leading-health-organizati/

The U.S. public health system has been starved for decades and lacks the resources to confront the worst health crisis in a century. Read the latest from Kaiser Health News and AP: https://apnews.com/e28724a125a127f650a9b6f48f7bb938

DHCS launched a free, 24/7 Medi-Nurse advice line (877) 409-9052 to answer questions about COVID-19 for anyone who: Doesn’t have insurance, or Is a Medi-Cal beneficiary but doesn’t have a regular doctor or managed care plan to oversee their care. The nurses who field the questions can help callers:... Understand if symptoms might be related to COVID-19 Determine whether they need to self-isolate Decide if they need to see a doctor to get tested and/or treated Connect with a Medi-Cal provider who can help them get enrolled Please tell the people you serve about the new Medi-Nurse line to help them understand more about COVID-19 symptoms, testing, and treatment. Flyers and social media content to share are on the DHCS website (dhcs.ca.gov/medi-nurse). Thank you, Medi-Cal Dental Services Division California Department of Health Care Services

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Unless we, as a Nation, focus on reducing underlying health conditions - and address the root causes of disease - we will continue to be at risk for infections like COVID-19!