Don't visit a hospital emergency room or call for an ambulance unless you have a real medical emergency. That was the word Thursday from Fresno County public health officials. However, if someone is showing any of the signs below, they should call 911 or visit the nearest hospital immediately:Â Trouble...
COVID-19 Has Dramatically Lowered the Life Expectancy of Californians
The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to make its way across the world with new waves of subvariants emerging. Currently, many Americans are battling BA.5, the latest Omicron subvariant said to be one of the most contagious. And, while attitudes about the virus have slowly changed with many Americans foregoing...
Behind on Your Mortgage Payment? The State Can Help
Fresno County officials are calling attention to $1 billion in mortgage help for California homeowners behind on their payments because of hardships inflicted by the pandemic. While rental assistance programs have been managed by the county, the mortgage relief assistance is offered through the California Mortgage Relief program. There...
Get COVID Tested and Treated in Same Fresno Visit
Select local COVID-19 testing sites are now offering "test to treat" services, Fresno County public health officials say. Through this program, people can get tested, assessed by a medical provider, and (if appropriate) given prescription oral antiviral pills (Paxlovid or Molnupiravir) in the same location. “Test to treat means...
Fresno County Health Warns of Rising Flu and COVID Cases
Fresno County health officials are asking people to take extra precautions against COVID-19 and the flu. That's because the county Department of Public Health has seen an uptick in cases of respiratory illnesses and COVID. "Fortunately, much is known about both these diseases and there are now treatments available,"...
Two Years into the Pandemic, Fresno Renters and Landlords Await Promised Aid
Despite the $2.7 billion in COVID-19 relief funding distributed to keep California tenants from being evicted, both renters and landlords restlessly await state assistance. For example, Fresno mom-and-pop landlord Mark Abbott applied for COVID relief funding in 2021 but says he has yet to receive a single check and...
2nd COVID Booster Suggested for Older Adults, but Health Experts Hope for Something Better
Health experts nationwide say adults 50 years and older and compromised immune individuals should get a second booster shot. Meanwhile, Fresno County interim health officer Dr. Rais Vohra in a Zoom briefing last week said there is an abundance of vaccines and boosters available for those who haven't received...
Parent Café Is a Life-Saver for Stressed Fresno Families
Following on the heels of Fresno County's efforts to improve access to mental health care for adults and children, Brain Wise Solutions and Every Neighborhood Partnership have partnered to offer Parent Café workshops. These community talking sessions have been a success with mothers and fathers learning to cope with...
Valley Pastor Reflects on His Life or Death Battle With COVID
On the second anniversary of the COVID-19 global pandemic, a Dinuba pastor is giving thanks for the medical efforts that saved his life. Mark Wallace is one of the lucky ones. In the U.S. alone, nearly 1 million people have died from the virus. “I arrived at Kaiser on...
Fresno County Awards Millions to Hospitals, Marjaree Mason Center
On Tuesday morning, the Fresno County Board of Supervisors joined by Fresno County health officials, announced the approval of $6 million for community hospitals in an effort to help fight COVID-19. The recipient hospitals are Community Regional Medical Center, Saint Agnes Medical Center, and Clovis Community Medical Center. In...