LAC DPH Health Update: Fall Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccination October 20, 2022 Key Messages LA County influenza surveillance shows much higher activity compared to this time of year pre-pandemic. In previous years, ... Read More
Monday Rx: Minimum Wage, KidVaxGrant Funding, Monkeypox Update and LACMA Events August 8, 2022 Minimum Wage Increase Update I’ve been providing updates on the unfunded mandate imposed on independent medical practices to hospitals and ... Read More
LAC DPH COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Vaccinating Children 6 Months of Age and Older July 5, 2022 Key Messages Children are at risk of and have experienced severe illness from COVID-19. Children of all ages can have ... Read More
LAC DPH Health Alert: Surge in Emergency Response System and Emergency Departments January 7, 2022 Key Messages 9-1-1 and emergency departments in Los Angeles County are inundated with calls and visits for COVID-19 tests and ... Read More
Public Health is reporting 60 New Omicron Cases, 3,258 New Cases, and 7 New Deaths in Los Angeles County December 20, 2021 As Omicron cases continue to spread, Public Health data shows that vaccines remain one of the most powerful protections ... Read More
COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Uptake Uneven; Los Angeles County Surpassed 27,000 COVID-19 Deaths November 22, 2021 *Please note*: No new data will be reported on Thanksgiving and a press release will not be issued. While booster ... Read More
COVID-19 Cases Among Healthcare Workers Decline November 1, 2021 Cases among healthcare workers declined from 257 cases reported the week ending October 2, to 166 new cases reported ... Read More
LAC DPH COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Booster Doses October 25, 2021 Expanded Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots After authorization by the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... Read More
Vaccination Verification Requirements Begin Tonight; Vaccinated Middle and High School Students Eligible for Free UCLA Football Tickets October 7, 2021 Starting tonight, new vaccine requirements will go into effect at select establishments across L.A. County. The vaccination requirements applying ... Read More
Health Officer Order Modified to Require Vaccine Verification at Select High-Risk Settings September 20, 2021 The Los Angeles County Health Officer Order was modified to require vaccination verification or a negative test prior to entry to ... Read More
Monday Rx: LACDPH COVID-19 Vaccination Program, Physician Burnout Advocacy, AB 133 and Upcoming Events September 13, 2021 Los Angeles County Public Health – COVID-19 Vaccination Program Member research indicates that the number one place patients prefer to ... Read More
Tuesday Rx: President's Corner, LACMA Digital Billboard, CAM, Virtual 150th Installation and More September 7, 2021 President’s Corner: Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy One Patient at a Time In my primary care practice this past week, I saw ... Read More