Walnut Creek households can now order up to four rapid antigen coronavirus tests.
Kaiser reports that the Walnut Creek Medical Center gave a slightly lower dose than recommended.
Dire blood shortages are forcing doctors in California to delay blood transfusions for those who need them.
As COVID-19 fuels extra hospitalizations, John Muir and Kaiser are filling up. One Tri-Valley hospital is at 100 percent of capacity.
The company expanded its voluntary recall of salads following a 2021 listeria outbreak that killed two people.
People in Walnut Creek and beyond are clamoring for COVID-19 tests as the highly contagious omicron variant continues to spread.
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Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Contra Costa County.
See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Contra Costa County and across CA.
The latest order takes effect Wednesday. Here's what to know.
The deadline is soon for the boosters.
Here are updated figures on hospital capacity in Contra Costa County.
As Walnut Creek residents prepare for the holidays, the majority of sequenced COVID-19 cases in California are now the omicron variant.
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Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Contra Costa County.
Contra Costa County has "moderate" coronavirus transmission, according to the CDC.
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Kaiser Permanente shares tips
The Leapfrog Group’s biannual safety report gives Kaiser Permanente hospitals top scores for limiting patient injuries
The fully cooked ham and pepperoni products were produced in Michigan and shipped nationwide, including to California.
A new report highlighted hundreds of the best ambulatory surgical facilities across the nation, and 83 Golden State centers made the list.
The rate of new cases has increased recently in Contra Costa County.
Partnership with Antioch Unified School District will focus on building resilience and mindfulness
The U.S. ranks poorly among developed countries for maternal health. Here is how Contra Costa County compares to the U.S.
Fully vaccinated? You may be able to go mask-free in these places.
Meat recalls in Walnut Creek address plastic found in ground turkey and unacceptable lead levels in beef gravy products.
The 21st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be held Oct. 23. Here’s where to take unused pills near Walnut Creek.
Hospitalizations in the county already meet criteria, but vaccination rates do not.
Trace amounts of naturally occurring arsenic were found in Parent’s Choice Rice Baby Cereal sold at Walmart stores near Walnut Creek.
Health officers, including in Contra Costa County, unveiled benchmarks for the lifting of COVID-19 mask orders.
The county health orders are being re-examined as hospitalizations in Contra Costa County drop by more than half in a month.
The marathon is usually held in the spring, but was canceled in 2020 and postponed in 2021.
A negative COVID-19 test will also suffice as the county tightens restrictions on restaurants, gyms and more. Here's what you'll need to do.
At least 35 people have died of COVID-19 in the past 2 weeks in the county, health officials revealed Tuesday.
Here is updated data on which hospitals are nearing capacity in Contra Costa County.
The health care organization is requiring all workers to be vaccinated by the end of September, including those at Walnut Creek facilities.
In addition to ranking the best hospitals in the nation, U.S. News also highlights the best hospitals by region, specialty, and procedures.
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Kaiser Permanente Dermatologist Shares Tips for Healthy Fun in the Sun
Unvaccinated workers must wear masks and have weekly COVID-19 tests, required by a new Contra Costa County health order, starting July 27.