Measles At 33-Year High: See Risk Level In Alameda County

Large swaths of the U.S. are at an increased risk of contracting the highly contagious disease, according to a new study.

Measles Exposure Prompts Health Warning In Alameda County

A person infected with the highly contagious measles virus visited several busy stores while infections, officials warn.

Alameda Hospital Nurses Ratify New Contract

"This new contract enables us to provide the best possible care to the vulnerable communities we serve at Alameda Health."

Where To Dispose Of Expired, Unused Drugs In Alameda

This Saturday, hundreds of locations across the state are offering no-questions-asked service for safely disposing of medications.

Major Medical Emergency At Fruitvale Station Halts BART Service In Oakland

Major delays exist in the system on the Berryessa Line in the Dublin/Pleasanton, Berryessa, Richmond and Daly City directions.

Alzheimer's Diagnosis More Likely In Alameda Than Nearby

Alzheimer's and dementia diagnosis rates vary by zip code, according to a new study in The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Free Child Health Screenings; Low-Cost Vaccines Near Alameda Saturday

Walmart Pharmacies will hold a back-to-school wellness day this Saturday. See the full list of screenings and immunizations available.

Elective Surgery Cut At Alameda Hospital

Nurses picketed outside the hospital on Monday.

Blood Drive In Alameda Thursday: Blood Supply At Emergency Levels

Brutal January weather has forced the cancelation of hundreds of blood drives nationwide, leading to the shortage.

Masks Required For Alameda County Healthcare Workers As Of Nov. 1

Employees at hospitals and skilled nursing facilities in Alameda County now need to wear masks, regardless of vaccination status.

How Well Off Are Alameda’s Moms And Children?

New Report Shows Which Counties Have Most, Least Disadvantaged In California.

How To Order Free Home COVID Tests In Alameda

The federal government announced last month that each household is eligible to receive four free tests. Here's the link for you to order.

USOAC To Host 20th Annual Healthy Living Festival

The United Seniors of Oakland and Alameda County will host the event at the Oakland Zoo Sept. 28.

‘Forever Chemicals’ Could Be In Water From Alameda Faucets: Study

Researchers described the study as the first nationwide effort to test for PFAS in tap water in both private and public water sources.

Alameda County DA's Office Launches Mental Health Commission

New commission brings together varied voices to address mental health issues in county's criminal justice system.

Free Health Screenings At East Bay Walmart Stores This Saturday

Glucose levels, cholesterol tests, blood pressure, body mass index are some of the tests being offered. Free or low-costs shots also offered

Masks Indoors In Public Urged Over Holidays In Alameda Co., Bay Area

With respiratory viruses circulating, 12 Bay Area health officials recommend steps for staying healthy for the holidays.

Online Mental Health Survey For Alameda Residents

Results of the survey will guide the services and programming provided through the Mental Health Services Act.

Clorox Recalls Pine-Sol Cleaning Products That May Contain Bacteria

The Clorox Company said Tuesday it has recalled its scented multi-surface cleaners and all-purpose cleaners.

4 Alameda Clinics Offer COVID-19 Treatment Options

As the Golden State continues to mitigate new coronavirus variants, it’s important to learn where to get therapeutics in your community.

Alameda Firefighter Gets New Kidney Thanks To Social Media

Alameda Firefigher Brandon Baley received a new kidney after meeting his donor on social media.

Donate Blood, Enter To Win Free Gas For A Year In Alameda

To prevent a blood shortage, the American Red Cross is offering incentives for donating blood in Alameda.

Health Dept: Nearly 60 Confirmed Monkeypox Cases in Alameda County

There are 786 probable/confirmed monkeypox cases in California, 58 of which are Alameda County residents, the county health dept. says.

Alameda County Drops Mask Mandate

The mandate for indoor masks will lift at 12:01 a.m. Saturday.

Monkeypox: Alameda County, Bay Area Officials Urge Awareness

Health officials from nine Bay Area jurisdictions urged awareness about monkeypox as summer travel and gatherings begin.

Alameda County Finds 1st Likely Monkeypox Case; CA Total Reaches 8

An Alameda County resident tested positive for orthopox and is suspected to be infected with the monkeypox virus, health officials say.

Mask Mandate Returns To Alameda County For Indoors

Alameda County is reinstating its indoor mask mandate amid rising coronavirus cases. Here's when it becomes effective.

Latest COVID Deaths, Cases In Alameda

Alameda County recorded another 18 COVID deaths on Thursday.

Hospital Capacity In Alameda Area: See The Latest

Here's an update on how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Alameda County and across CA.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Alameda Area

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Alameda County and across CA.

How To Get Free N95 Masks In Alameda

Next week, Alameda residents will be able to get up to three N95 masks for free. See where and when you can get yours.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Alameda Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Alameda County.

Free COVID-19 Tests: How To Get Them In Alameda

Alameda households can now order up to four rapid antigen coronavirus tests.

Red Cross Declares ‘Blood Crisis’; Where To Donate Near Alameda

Dire blood shortages are forcing doctors in California to delay blood transfusions for those who need them.

Hospital Capacity In Alameda Area: See The Latest

Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Alameda County and across CA.

Dole Packaged Salads Recalled In Alameda: Listeria Risk

The company expanded its voluntary recall of salads following a 2021 listeria outbreak that killed two people.

COVID Tests: Where To Find One In Alameda Amid Omicron Surge

People in Alameda and beyond are clamoring for COVID-19 tests as the highly contagious omicron variant continues to spread.

How Close Are Alameda Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest

Here's how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Alameda County and across CA.

Hospital Capacity In Alameda Area: See The Latest

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Alameda County and across CA.

Alameda Co. Reinstates Mask Mandate

The county's revised health order goes into effect Thursday at 12:01 a.m.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.