2023
Better breast cancer detection saves lives
A year from now, more than a decade after groundbreaking action here in California, a new federal law will take effect improving breast cancer screening in women with dense breast tissue.
County funds more all-inclusive playgrounds
Children and adults with physical or cognitive disabilities will soon have additional options for inclusive and accessible playgrounds throughout Santa Clara County.
Supervisors declare support for the ‘Find It Early Act’
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors continues its support for patients with dense breast tissue and approved a resolution declaring support for the Find It Early Act, now pending in Congress.
North County dental services receive continued support with El Camino Healthcare District Grant
El Camino Healthcare District’s Community Benefit Program has provided a grant to Santa Clara Valley Healthcare to allow more children, adults and seniors in the North County to receive preventative dental services and maintain oral health.
Counties collaborate to bring affordable housing to East Palo Alto
Santa Clara County’s Stanford Affordable Housing Fund supports development of 136 units of affordable multi-family housing at 965 Weeks Street in East Palo Alto.
County funds expansion of environmental education
County grants enable local environmental/nature sciences organizations to provide greater access for under-resourced schools.
Who cares for the caregivers?
After reviewing the Older Adult Caregiver Study from the County’s Department of Aging and Adult Services, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors directed County staff to consider ways to support adult caregivers in the County. The study describes who our long-term caregivers are, and the barriers they face when providing care for older adults.
Supervisors push greater awareness of “SAFE” services for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence
The Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Adult/Adolescent SAFE Program cares for survivors of sexual assault, intimate partner violence and domestic violence, age 12 and older, who seek medical treatment and/or evidence collection after assault. SAFE services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at five locations across the region, now including locations in the North County and South County.
Supervisors take next steps to improve Foothill Expressway safety
The $1.1 million contract will improve safety at the intersection of Foothill Expressway and Arboretum Drive in the City of Los Altos.