CHEAC Office Closed on Friday, November 10
CHEAC will be closed on Friday, November 10 in observance of Veterans Day. We will return to normal operations on Monday, November 13.
Read More »House Passes Measure to Fund CHIP and Community Health Centers, Gut PPHF
The U.S. House of Representatives today passed a measure to reauthorize and fund the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), community health centers, and other health-related programs. Recall, the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced measures in October on a partisan-basis to fund CHIP for five years and community health centers for two years. All Democrats…
Read More »Madera County Appoints New Public Health Director
Madera County recently named Sara Bosse as its new Director of Public Health. Bosse began her new role this week and was previously the Fresno County Department of Public Health Manager of the Office of Policy and Planning. Please join us in welcoming Sara to her new role in Madera County.
Read More »CHEAC Office Closed on Friday, November 10
CHEAC will be closed on Friday, November 10 in observance of Veterans Day. Next week’s Weekly Update will be distributed on Thursday, November 9. CHEAC will return to normal operations on Monday, November 13.
Read More »Governor Brown, California Congressional Delegation Submit Federal Funding Request for Wildfire Recovery
Today, Governor Jerry Brown joined California’s two U.S. Senators and 39 members of the California congressional delegation to request $7.4 billion in federal funding to assist in wildfire relief and recovery efforts throughout the state. Governor Brown also expedited more than $40 million in state funds for immediate recovery efforts, including cleanup, hazardous waste removal,…
Read More »Presidential Commission Adopts Final Opioid Crisis Report
On Thursday this week, the President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis finalized its report to the Trump Administration. The report consists of 56 recommendations—ranging from opioid prescribing practices, prevention and treatment services, law enforcement tactics, and funding mechanisms—and focuses on federal, state, and local actions. Notably, the report did not include…
Read More »Halloween PHAB Fairy Seen in Mendocino County
On a lighter note—Mendocino County Public Health Director Barbara Howe transformed into the PHAB Fairy for Halloween this week, granting domain-approval dreams to her staff. Howe’s costume was quite the talk of the department, and Mendocino County Public Health staff appreciated the Halloween visit from the fairy.
Read More »House to Vote on CHIP Reauthorization Next Week
Next week, the U.S. House of Representatives will hold a vote on extending funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Recall earlier this month, the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced a bill on a partisan vote that would extend CHIP funding for five years. Democrats voted against the measure citing concerns with some…
Read More »Alameda, Mendocino, and Riverside Counties Welcome New Health Executives
Alameda County announced the hiring of Colleen Chawla as the Alameda County Health Care Services Agency Director. Colleen is currently the Deputy Director of the San Francisco Department of Public Health and will begin her new role in Alameda County on December 18, 2017. Mendocino County recently hired Barbara Howe as the Director of Public…
Read More »CHEAC Health Realignment Training Registration Closes Next Week
Registration for CHEAC’s Health Realignment Training will close on Friday, November 3. The one-day training will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, from 10:00 am to 3:15 pm at The California Endowment in Sacramento (1414 K Street, First Floor – Adelante Room). The training will include the following sessions: Realignment Historical Overview Realignment Basics…
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