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Make a Plan for Successful Aging

Feb 26, 2025 03:27PM ● By Debra Dingman

According to the Public Policy Institute of California, our older adult population will increase dramatically by 2040, from 5.7 million to just more than 9 million.

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Learning About Memory Loss

Feb 12, 2025 09:20AM ● By Debra Dingman

If you have noticed an increase in episodes of not being able to remember things, and not necessarily a person’s name, place or where you put your phone, you might be concerned that it isn’t just aging.

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New Testing Finds Illegal Levels of Bisphenol S in Receipt Paper

Feb 04, 2025 04:17PM ● By Center for Environmental Health News Release

On Jan. 14, the nonprofit watchdog Center for Environmental Health (CEH) announced new legal action against eight companies for exposing customers to Bisphenol S (BPS)–the lesser-known but also harmful chemical cousin to Bisphenol A (BPA)–in receipt paper.

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Solano County Office of Education Offering Mini Grants for Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Prevention Projects

Jan 14, 2025 05:50PM ● By Solano County Office of Education News Release

Solano County Office of Education (SCOE) is excited to announce the launch of a new mini-grant program aimed at empowering teachers and youth programs to lead impactful prevention projects that address alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) misuse.

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Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital Welcomes Kara Estenson

Jan 07, 2025 12:49PM ● By Dignity Health News Release

Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital announced the appointment of Kara Estenson as its new Chief Nursing Executive/Chief Operating Officer.

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NorthBay Health Opens New Urgent Care

Nov 20, 2024 05:01PM ● By NorthBay Health News Release

NorthBay Health, a leading healthcare system providing advanced and compassionate care to address critical, unmet healthcare needs throughout California’s North Bay, announced the opening of a new urgent care clinic in Dixon.

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Doctors Say Bacterial Pneumonia Increasing, Especially Among Children

Nov 05, 2024 10:56AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Cases of pneumonia caused by the bacteria Mycoplasma, also known as "walking pneumonia," have been on the rise this year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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UC Davis Children's Hospital Named Among Best For 2024-2025

Nov 05, 2024 10:35AM ● By UC Davis News Release

UC Davis Children's Hospital has been recognized as a 2024-2025 Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report.

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Third Possible Human Case of Bird Flu Detected in California

Oct 16, 2024 11:35AM ● By California Department of Public Health News Release

Individual had contact with infected dairy cattle; risk to general public remains low

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Stay Current on Vaccines This Fall

Oct 02, 2024 09:30AM ● By California Department of Public Health News Release

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is encouraging all Californians to get vaccinated this season to protect themselves and their loved ones from respiratory viruses.

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Matsui Leads Delegation in Urging California to Apply for Federal Behavioral Health Programs

Sep 18, 2024 03:36PM ● By Office of Congresswoman Doris Matsui News Release

Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) led 27 of her colleagues from the California Congressional delegation in a letter to California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly, urging California to apply for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)’s FY 2025 Cooperative Agreements for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Planning Grants.

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CDPH Warns of Increased Risk of Valley Fever Through Fall

Sep 06, 2024 11:37AM ● By California Department of Public Health News Release

Investigation Continues into Reports of Valley Fever Among Music Festival Attendees

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Suicide Prevention Month Can Save Lives

Sep 05, 2024 09:51AM ● By MPG Staff

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and discuss this urgently increasing crisis

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New Report Estimates Potential Water Losses

Aug 21, 2024 04:59PM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

On July 31, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) released its final 2023 State Water Project (SWP) Delivery Capability Report

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Free Heart Screening for Youth Scheduled for Oct. 6

Aug 20, 2024 09:32AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

One in 300 youth has an undiagnosed heart condition that puts them at risk for sudden cardiac arrest

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Tuleyome Tale – Safe Summer Hiking

Aug 20, 2024 09:10AM ● By Kristie Ehrhardt

Heading outdoors, even during the heat of summer, is not only possible but with a little preparation it can be safe, enjoyable, and fulfilling

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California Aims to Improve Ability to Measure How Much Water Is Flowing Throughout the State

Aug 20, 2024 08:55AM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

On Aug. 15, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced a new partnership opportunity to support the state’s ability to measure stream and river flows through the California Stream Gage Improvement Program (CalSIP) as climate extremes continue to impact the state’s water supply

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Stay Safe from Rattlesnakes

Aug 19, 2024 04:01PM ● By Judy Andrews

Although wildlife sightings are typically more common near rivers, creeks and open spaces, this year’s extreme heat has forced the local wildlife, including many unwelcome visitors such as venomous snakes, to seek food, water and shelter in populated areas, sometimes right into our backyards

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Newsweek Names UC Davis Children's Hospital One of America's Best

Aug 14, 2024 01:29PM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

UC Davis Children's Hospital has been named one of America's Best Children's Hospitals 2024 by Newsweek magazine and Statista

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Teachers Enjoy Outdoor Professional Development at the Annual Solano Water Institute

Aug 06, 2024 01:23PM ● By Solano Resource Conservation District News Release

From a hike around the Suisun Marsh to a boat ride on Lake Berryessa, twenty-seven teachers fit in one more summer adventure before the school year starts as part of the annual Solano Water Institute

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Planning Commission Considers Environment

Jul 23, 2024 10:45AM ● By Angela Underwood

The Dixon Planning Commission is considering environmental concerns over a massive, proposed project.

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Californians Affected by Wildfire Smoke Should Take Steps to Protect Their Health

Jul 09, 2024 01:08PM ● By California Department of Public Health News Release

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is Urging Californians to Take Steps to Protect Themselves from Air Pollutants

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Dangerous Heatwave Continues

Jul 09, 2024 11:53AM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Governor Gavin Newsom Urged Californians on July 5 to Take Precautions and Directed an All-Hands Response to the Heatwave by State Government

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Dixon News Briefs 7-5-24

Jul 03, 2024 09:23AM ● By MPG Staff

Tarot Readings, Open Mic Night, Dixon Farmer's Market and More

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Parks and Recreation Commission Appointments, Vacancy

Jul 03, 2024 09:11AM ● By Angela Underwood

Dixon City Recreation Manager Austin George Said the City's Public Works and Parks and Recreation Staff Work Closely with the Parks & Recreation Commission

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How to Beat the Dixon Heat

Jun 26, 2024 11:06AM ● By Scott Mullins

When the Temperatures Rise in Dixon, There are Numerous Ways to Keep Cool

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California Expands Access to Naloxone

Jun 25, 2024 04:37PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

On June 21, Governor Gavin Newsom Announced that CalRx-Branded Over-the-Counter Naloxone HCL Nasal Spray, 4 mg, will be Available for Free to Eligible Organizations Through the Naloxone Distribution Project

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