San Joaquin, Stanislaus counties bringing vaccines to Latino community Kurt Rivera
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Even with plenty of COVID-19vaccines to go around, many Latinos are still not getting it. In San Joaquin County, where the population is 42% Latino, just over 15% are fully vaccinated.
In Stanislaus County where the population is 47% Latino, only 12% are fully vaccinated. There s still a lot of uncertainty about the vaccines. People are still hearing the myths and stereotypes, President and CEO of El Concilio Jose Rodriguez said.
The social service provider says there are many reasons why Latinos are hesitant to get vaccinated. There s a chip in it. It changes your DNA. There has also been a heavy presence of law enforcement there to protect people who are providing the vaccinations right because there might be some protestors. But, what it is doing is it s discouraging people who are afraid of law enforcement going near the sites,” Rodriguez expl
San Joaquin County is slightly below the statewide average for the percentage of residents that have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
With unanimous, bipartisan support, legislation to increase access to critical healthcare services has passed the Assembly’s Aging and Long-Term Care Committee. AB 540, authored by Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris, will help more seniors remain in their homes and in our communities by improving beneficiary awareness and increasing access to the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).
“We need to prepare our healthcare systems to adapt and accommodate California’s rapidly aging population,” said Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Laguna Beach). “PACE provides our most vulnerable seniors with affordable, high quality and comprehensive care, saving money and helping seniors age in place. PACE has saved the state tens of millions of dollars annually this is a true win-win.”
Central Valley health clinics now vaccinating people ages 18 and older Share Updated: 10:04 PM PST Mar 11, 2021 Share Updated: 10:04 PM PST Mar 11, 2021
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Show Transcript KAY: WAITING FOR HIS SHOT IS EASY FOR JOHN BRADFORD. WHAT WASN’T, WAS EVERY SINGLE DAY THAT HE WASN’T VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19. MY DOCTOR TOLD ME IF I DID, IF I GOT IT, IT WAS PROBABLY END UP, LOSING MY LIFE. KAY: NOW THAT GOLDEN VALLEY HEALTH CENTERS HAVE RECEIVED MORE DOSES, AND NOW INVITE ANYONE OLDER THAN 18 TO SCHEDULE THEIR VACCINE APPOINTMENT BY CALLING OR TEXTING 866.682.4842 TO SEE IF THEY’RE ELIGIBLE , BRADFORD HOPES THIS EFFORT WILL PROTECT MORE PEOPLE. I THINK EVERYBODY SHOULD HAVE A CHANCE TO GET IT, BECAUSE SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES. KAY: GVHC REPS SAY THEY ARE STILL ABIDING BY COUNTY TIER SYSTEMS AND PROVIDING INOCUATIONS TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE UNDERLYING HEALTH CONDITIONS SUCH AS DIABETES, ASHTMA, AND HEART DISEASE. WE ARE OPENIN
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is rolling out a new program to ensure equity in COVID-19 vaccination efforts, working with medical centers that deliver affordable health care to disproportionately affected communities.
This specific effort – the Health Center COVID-19 Vaccine Program – is the result of a CDC and Health Resources & Services Administration partnership.
It was created to “directly allocate a limited supply of COVID-19 vaccine to select HRSA-funded health centers” to address health equity and serve hard-to-reach populations, HRSA officials said in an email.
“It’s an exciting opportunity,” said Christine Noguera, CEO of Community Medical Centers, “no question about it.”