LA County Health Services is proud to share Community Connects, a newsletter to share helpful information to our valued partners in the community. As you work to protect our diverse and most highly impacted communities from COVID-19, we will regularly provide you with updates, information and resources.
We appreciate your continued partnership and efforts!
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COVID-19 UPDATES: VACCINE, TESTING & OTHER UPDATES
LA County is now past the winter surge. Stay safe by getting your COVID-19 vaccine or booster. If you have symptoms or have been exposed to COVID-19, please get tested. Note: All testing options for LA County testing sites are PCR tests. Find a site near you: Vaccinate LA County Testing in LA County
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LEARN MORE ABOUT LA COUNTY’S POST-SURGE PLAN
Vaccines: Starting Friday, April 1st, LA County will no longer require proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test to enter indoor mega events like sports games or concerts.
Variants: The BA.2 subvariant of Omicron is starting to spread in LA County. Right now, BA.2 only makes up ~6% of cases in LA County.
Testing: Uninsured residents in LA County will continue to have access to free COVID-19 testing. Free testing for those who are uninsured can still be found at covid19.lacounty.gov/testing/
Insured residents in LA County who have health care insurance, you will now need to obtain testing from their primary health care provider. In cases, when their health care provider cannot provide a test, some sites listed at will provide them with a COVID-19 test as long as they present their current health care insurance info.
NEW - Outreach Page for Community Partners: Collection of COVID-19 vaccine updates, materials, flyers, social media posts, & other resources. CLICK HERE
NEW: Social Media Graphics Available HERE
TRANS DAY OF VISIBILITY: RESOURCES AND ORGANIZATIONAL SPOLIGHT
Thursday, March 31, 2022 marks the 13th annual International Transgender Day of Visibility. The day aims to celebrate resilience and success of transgender people & raise awareness of trans+ rights. Get to know the resilience, courage, & diversity of the trans community today to keep up the fight for equality.
CESAR CHAVEZ DAY – THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2022
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Cesar Chavez Day is a U.S. federal holiday that commemorates the birth and legacy of Cesar Chavez, a civil rights and labor movement activist. Chavez co-founded the National Farm Workers Association, now known as the United Farm Workers union. To learn more about Mr. Chavez’s life, click here. |
SEEKING BID REQUESTS FOR CBO ENGAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
Assess community-based organizations contracted with LA County Health Departments to provide Community Health Worker/Promotores (CHW) services. If interested, please respond to this RFP by, Friday, April 15, 2022.
Please email submission materials to Olivia Celis, Healthy Equity Consultant for the Center, at Olivia_celis@kpcglobal.net
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LA COUNTY’S GUARANTEED INCOME PROGRAM
The Breathe LA County program is a guaranteed income project that will provide 1,000 eligible residents with $1,000/ month for 3 years. Details about the program, eligibility requirements, & how to apply.
Information available in English or in Spanish. Please encourage people to apply! Applications available March 31st thru April 13th. More Info
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ALL PEOPLE 50 & OLDER WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR “FULL-SCOOPE” MEDI-CAL
Good News! Starting May 1, individuals 50 and older can get full-scope Medi-Cal. Immigration status does not matter.
Full-scope Medi-Cal is free health insurance that covers primary and specialty care, dental, vision, medications, in-home care, transportation to appointments, and more. Sign up for emergency Medi-Cal now so you can automatically get full-scope Medi-Cal on May 1! Please see the flyers in English and Spanish to learn more.
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FREE MAMMOGRAMS FOR UNINSURED WOMEN
A free resource for uninsured women who need these services.
Appointments Available: Thursday, April 28th, between 8:00am- 5:00pm St. Mary’s Academy (701 Grace Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90301).
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APRIL IS FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH – FREE MONEY VALUES WORKSHOP
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Please join the San Gabriel Valley Health Neighborhood Community Engagement Workgroup as they host a virtual workshop:
Your Money Values & Influence
Los Valores y La Influencia del Dinero
Abril 13, 2022 | 5:30-6:30 pm | Registrarse Aquí
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DISCUSS PLAN OF ACTION TO END GUN VIOLENCE FOR SAFER COMMUNITIES
The Office of Assemblymember Mike Gipson of District 44 invites you to attend the Gun Violence and Gang Violence Conference: April 8 & 9, 2022
California State University, Dominguez Hills 1000 E. Victoria St., Carson, CA 90747
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NATIONWIDE ESSAY CONTEST: SPEAKING UP ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH!
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Speaking Up About Mental Health!
This is My Story is an essay contest for high school students ages 16-18 to address ways to eliminate and/or reduce mental health stigma that young people may need to overcome when seeking mental health treatment. Contest opens March 15, 2022.
LEARN MORE
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RESILIENCE BUILDING WORKSHOP FOR LEADERS: HELPING THE HELPERS
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Promote resilience for clinicians, leaders and staff to prevent burn out with evidence-based practices and techniques developed by pioneers in trauma and psychology.
Register for free Zoom workshop.
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LA COUNTY HELPFUL RESOURCES:
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