Health CareSacramento Hepatitis A Case Originated At Haggin Oaks Golf CourseOctober 3, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaHealth officials are asking patrons of MacKenzie’s Sports Bar and Grille at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex to seek a Hepatitis A vaccine in light of a confirmed case.
Hepatitis A Outbreak Among Homeless Has Sacramento Health Officials On AlertSeptember 25, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaSan Diego, Los Angeles, and Santa Cruz are all seeing high Hepatitis A numbers, especially among the homeless. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalif. Department Of Public Health Issues Hantavirus WarningJuly 27, 2017 | Drew SandsorThe California Department of Public Health has issued a warning about hantavirus, which is spread through contact with rodents and their droppings, urine or saliva.
UC Study Mines Big Data To Track Health Outcomes For At-Risk YouthApril 18, 2017 | Julia MitricMost teens who attempt suicide survive. But they may have worse overall health outcomes compared with peers who don't attempt suicide. A new UC study will be the first to use big data to gain insights into the health of this at-risk group. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought Increases Severity Of West Nile EpidemicsFebruary 7, 2017 | Amy QuintonA UC Santa Cruz study finds transmission of West Nile virus is higher in drought years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Plague Found In South Lake TahoeJune 8, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonEl Dorado County health officials are closely monitoring a campground after the state health department confirmed a case of plague was found on the property.
Mental Health SeriesAlternative Court Offers Therapy (And Cupcakes) To Mentally Ill ProbationersApril 28, 2016 | Bob MoffittOnce a week, a Sacramento courtroom is full of laughter and cupcakes. It is an alternative court for people who have been diagnosed with a mental illness that contributed to their crimes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareYolo County Reports Second Fentanyl Death, Regional Death Toll Rises To 13April 20, 2016A second person has died of a drug overdose related to the counterfeit perspection pain pills containing fentanyl. There have been three overdoses in the county.
Mental Health SeriesA Day In The Life Of A Mental Health Emergency ResponderApril 12, 2016 | Bob MoffittCops don't just enforce the law. They must also find ways to peacefully resolve mental health emergencies. Ride along with a Sacramento police officer who is part of a team that's trained to respond to the need for mental health services. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Nevada City School Reopens, Some Students Remain QuarantinedMarch 31, 2016 | Joanne SerriehNinety-eight students at the Yuba River Charter School in Nevada City remain quarantined Thursday after officials shut down the school when one unvaccinated child was diagnosed with the measles.
