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County of Santa Clara Assumes Operation of Regional Medical Center
The venerable East San José hospital is now a part of Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH), which operates the County’s public hospital system and provides access to high-quality care across the valley.
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County of Santa Clara to host free prescription drug and sharps “Take Back Day”
On Saturday, April 26, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. the County of Santa Clara’s Consumer and Environmental Protection Agency (CEPA) will host a free prescription drug and sharps Take Back Day.
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Federal court blocks Trump Administration from withholding funds to sanctuary jurisdictions
Preliminary Injunction Order granted preventing the Trump Administration from withholding federal funding to Plaintiff cities and counties unless they assist the federal government with its civil immigration enforcement responsibilities.
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1M+
Pounds of unwanted drugs and sharps collected for proper disposal since 2017
The County partners with MED-Project and Inmar to help people safely dispose of unwanted drugs and sharps through Take Back Days and across 100 drop off sites in Santa Clara County.
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18,831
Number of participants in wellness events at the Vietnamese American Service Center during the 2023-24 fiscal year
The Vietnamese American Service Center (VASC) provides resources and enrichment to the community.
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109
Number of nail salons enrolled in the Healthy Nail Salon Program
Establishments enrolled in the program receive training for their staff on ventilation practices, safer products to minimize exposure to harmful chemicals, and avoiding unnecessary contact with those products.
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