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Federal grant extends youth violence prevention program in Monterey County

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County has received a $250,000 federal grant to continue efforts aimed at preventing youth violence, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren announced Aug....
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Montage Health Foundation awarded $1.56M to launch youth drug prevention program

MONTEREY COUNTY — Montage Health Foundation has been awarded a $1.56 million, three-year contract from the Monterey County Health Department to launch a new...
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Monterey County sees sharp rise in whooping cough cases

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County public health officials are urging residents to stay current on pertussis vaccinations following a sharp increase in reported cases...
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Monterey County health officials promote vehicle heatstroke prevention

MONTEREY COUNTY — May 1 marked National Heatstroke Prevention Day, and the Monterey County Health Department’s Public Health Bureau is reminding parents and caregivers...
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Soledad unveils 24/7 naloxone, fentanyl test strip kiosk

SOLEDAD — City of Soledad and the Monterey County Health Department hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 23 for the city’s first 24/7 naloxone...
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Monterey County Health Department awarded grant for cannabis education

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Department is the recipient of a $168,862 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support...
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Monterey County sees increase in hospitalizations due to mushroom poisoning

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Department is reminding residents to exercise caution when gathering and eating wild mushrooms. Local hospitals have recently reported an...

Monterey County Health Department offers safety tips during Pedestrian Safety Month

MONTEREY COUNTY — September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California, and Monterey County Health Department is reminding drivers to slow down and be alert...
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Monterey County health officials urge parents to prevent child heatstroke

MONTEREY COUNTY — Vehicular heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related death among children 14 years of age and younger in the United...

Monterey County health leaders unite to promote safe care for all

MONTEREY COUNTY — Local healthcare providers in Monterey County are collectively urging community members to continue accessing medical services without fear of potential repercussions...

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Water efficiency program expands to rural residents across Salinas Valley

SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency announced Sept. 9 that its Water Efficiency Pilot Program for Rural Residents has expanded to...