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In response to a survey on the current state of mental health for Black and Latina women in California, 94% of participants place a high priority on “increasing awareness among Black and Latina women about the benefits of seeking help or support.

The State of Mental Health for Black and Latina Women in CA

by Breanna Reeves December 19, 2022December 19, 2022

In combination with COVID-19 and an early and worsening influenza season, hospitals around the state are reporting higher than normal cases resulting from Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV-related illnesses.

‘Tridemic’ Warning as RSV, COVID-19 and Influenza Cases Rise

by Breanna Reeves December 10, 2022December 12, 2022

Treatment options are available for those who test positive for COVID-19. However, some communities, particularly communities of color, have difficulty accessing treatments as a result of not knowing where to get treated and not being offered the option by health providers.

Disparities in Access to COVID-19 Therapeutics in Communities of Color

by Breanna Reeves December 10, 2022December 10, 2022

Treatment options are available for those who test positive for COVID-19. However, some communities, particularly communities of color, have difficulty accessing treatments as a result of not knowing where to get treated and not being offered the option by health providers.

Disparities of Access to COVID-19 Therapeutics in Communities of Color

Community members cheer during a town hall event on Long Haul COVID hosted by the Center for Healthy Communities (CHC) at the University of California, Riverside on Nov. 30, 2022 at Ecclesia Christian Fellowship church in San Bernardino, CA.

Long Haul COVID-19: Learning to Be Your Own Advocate

by Breanna Reeves December 4, 2022December 4, 2022

Cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are on the rise this year and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In some instances RSV can be serious, especially for infants and older adults.

Inland Empire Health Officials Warn of Increased Cases of RSV in Children

by Breanna Reeves November 15, 2022November 15, 2022

Emergency rooms across the country were at capacity during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021

Riverside’s Center for Healthy Communities Long Haul COVID-19 Series Continues

by Breanna Reeves October 25, 2022October 25, 2022

CDC authorizes Bivalent COVID-19 booster for ages 5 to 11 years.

COVID-19 Bivalent Vaccine Booster Expanded to Younger Children

by Breanna Reeves October 17, 2022October 17, 2022

Riverside County reported an additional two new cases of monkeypox (MPX) on Sept. 28, pushing the county’s total cases to 281.

Monkeypox Cases On the Rise as Riverside County Expands Vaccine Availability

by Breanna Reeves October 2, 2022October 2, 2022

What You Need to Know About the Updated COVID-19 Boosters

by Breanna Reeves September 11, 2022September 11, 2022