Be Well, Santa Cruz: A Guide To Better Health In 2025

Discover your best self with local ways to get fit, find balance and boost financial confidence.

Santa Cruz Area Zip Codes Have High Risk Of Cancer-Causing Chemical

Santa Cruz, Davenport, and several mountain towns have a high exposure risk to formaldehyde, according to Pro Publica.

Good health starts in the community

Kaiser Permanente invests $1.3 billion in improving health of Northern California communities

Shigella Outbreak In Santa Cruz County Affecting Unhoused People

So far the county has seen 27 cases, mainly among people experiencing homelessness.

Kaiser Permanente Health Plan rated highest by Covered California

Kaiser Permanente is the only health plan in the state to receive a 5-star Overall Quality Rating; care, service earn 5 stars from members.

Eric Henry is new leader at Kaiser Permanente San Jose, Santa Cruz

Eric Henry, FACHE, is named new Senior Vice President and Area Manager of Kaiser Permanente San Jose and Santa Cruz areas

Central Coast Residents At Higher Risk Of Valley Fever

It usually affects the lungs and can cause prolonged respiratory symptoms including cough, fever, chest pain and fatigue.

Make use of extra hour of sleep: Kaiser Permanente specialist says

Kaiser Permanente Northern California Sleep Medicine Chair urges patients to practice good sleep habits all year long

Kaiser Permanente offers members new resource for emotional support

Ginger app gives Kaiser Permanente members access to confidential, text-based coaching

Alliance Launches Annual Flu Campaign

Health care officials encourage Merced, Monterey and Santa Cruz County residents to get their flu shot.

Santa Cruz's COVID-19 Testing Site Changes Locations

The testing site, now located in the Watsonville Veterans Memorial Building, will run Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Monterey To Unify Local Health Care System

"Currently our system is fragmented, services are siloed."

Monterey Supplements Firm That Targeted Seniors To Pay $1.5M Penalty

The firm's owner regularly referred to himself as a "doctor" in advertising campaigns, even though he was not and never had been a physician

2nd Likely Case Of Monkeypox Found In Santa Cruz County

A California test confirmed the case. Confirmation from the CDC is pending.

Monkeypox In Santa Cruz County: First Probable Case Reported

The resident tested positive here in California. The CDC is conducting a follow-up test.

Kaiser Permanente offers preventive measures for men's health

June is Men’s Health Month and Kaiser Permanente says it's a good time to make sure men are taking care of their own health

Hospital Safety Grades 2022: Santa Cruz Gets "C" Grade

The Leapfrog Group graded all of the state's hospitals based on more than 30 measures of patient safety. See how your local hospital did

New Trails Coming To Santa Cruz County After Two Years Of Delays

After a wildfire and the pandemic caused major delays, plans for a new trail system in the San Vicente Redwoods are back on track.

Surviving time change: Kaiser Permanente MD on daylight saving

It's more than just losing an hour of sleep, it's potential health changes and Kaiser Permanente's Sleep Medicine expert offers tips

COVID Vaccine Clinic In Santa Cruz County To Close

Wednesday is the last day for the vaccine clinic at Felton Community Hall.

Santa Cruz Receives $50K To Help Fund New Playground

County Park Friends was given $50,000 from Capitola-Aptos Rotary to sponsor the Willowbrook Park Memorial Playground.

10 Santa Cruz Co. Residents Die Of COVID: 'Sobering Information'

Since mid-January, 10 new COVID-19 related deaths have been reported in Santa Cruz County.

Santa Cruz County To Lift Mask Mandate Feb. 16

The county will join 10 other Bay Area counties in lifting mask mandates next week for vaccinated individuals in most indoor settings.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Santa Cruz Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Santa Cruz County.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Santa Cruz Area

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Santa Cruz County and across CA.

New Health Clinic Opens In San Lorenzo Valley

Santa Cruz Community Health opened a clinic in the historic Wee Kirk Church in Ben Lomond.

Kaiser Permanente donates COVID-19 safety supplies to SCZ County

$22M in COVID-19 safety supplies from Kaiser Permanente donated to Santa Cruz County groups thru SupplyBank.org: includes PPE, wipes, etc.

How To Get Free N95 Masks In Santa Cruz

Next week, Santa Cruz residents will be able to get up to three N95 masks for free. See where and when you can get yours.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Santa Cruz Area

Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Santa Cruz County and across CA.

Free COVID-19 Tests: How To Get Them In Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz households can order up to four rapid antigen coronavirus tests. Here's how.

Hospital Capacity In Santa Cruz Area: See Latest Numbers

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Santa Cruz County and across CA.

Dole Packaged Salads Recalled In Santa Cruz Amid Listeria Risk

The company expanded its voluntary recall of salads containing iceberg lettuce following a 2021 listeria outbreak that killed two people.

COVID-19 Tests In Santa Cruz: Find Home Tests, Appointments

Tests are in high demand as another surge of COVID-19 cases rakes the nation.

Santa Cruz County Shortens COVID-19 Quarantine Time

The move brings the county Public Health Department's guidance into alignment with the state's. Here's what to know.

How Close Are Santa Cruz Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Santa Cruz County and across CA.

Hospital Capacity In Santa Cruz Area: See Latest Numbers

Here are updated numbers on which hospitals are closest to capacity in Santa Cruz County.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Santa Cruz Area

Here's an update on how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Santa Cruz County and across CA.

Omicron Cases Detected In Santa Cruz County

Two cases were detected, officials announced Tuesday. Get the details.

COVID-19 Booster Shots: Where To Find Them In Santa Cruz

Boosters available in Santa Cruz help protect against omicron and delta variant infections, and lessen the symptoms if you do get sick.

Omicron Variant: Santa Cruz Co. Urges Residents To Get Boosters

"Omicron variant is causing a rapid increase in cases in other parts of the world and we will see the impacts here soon."

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.