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Be Prepared for a Wildfire
By Sarah Allen-Sutter As temperatures rise and fire season approaches, it is essential to prepare yourself and your family for the...
Jun 3, 20224 min read


EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OPPORTUNITY
YOLO HEALTHY AGING ALLIANCE The Unified Voice for Older Adults in Yolo County Yolo Healthy Aging Alliance (YHAA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit...
May 2, 20223 min read


Get Outdoors: The Health Benefits of Nature
As spring brings glorious sun and 70-degree weather to California, there is no better time to naturally boost your mental and physical...
Apr 14, 20223 min read


PRESS RELEASE: YHAA Fundraiser
PRESS RELEASE 3/10/22 Yolo Healthy Aging Fundraiser Get ready for “Stepping Out!” the Yolo Healthy Aging Alliance annual fundraiser and...
Mar 16, 20221 min read


Combatting the Winter Blues
By Julie Langston and Sarah Allen-Sutter Human beings are social creatures. Our connection to others enables us to survive and thrive....
Feb 3, 20222 min read


Where to Receive a Booster Dose in Yolo County
By Sarah Allen-Sutter and Julie Langston Source of information: CDC In the article below, we will discuss what a booster dose is, who is...
Feb 1, 20223 min read


Where to Receive a Pfizer Booster in Yolo County
This article contains old information. For the most up-to-date information on how to receive a booster in Yolo County, read "Where to...
Oct 7, 20214 min read


Be Prepared for the Next Emergency
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 9, 2021 More than ever it is important for everyone to be prepared for the next emergency....
Sep 9, 20211 min read


View Fall Prevention Webinar on YouTube
If you missed Yolo Healthy Aging Alliance's Fall Prevention Webinar Series, don't fret! You can now view the full 2-day webinar on...
Aug 13, 20211 min read


Older Adults Face the Housing Affordability Crisis
Older adults represent the fastest growing age group facing homelessness in California. Many live on low fixed incomes, and with high...
Jul 30, 20211 min read


Battling the Loneliness Epidemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it a wave of side effects for people of all ages. Diminishing human contact has become a key...
Apr 16, 20211 min read


Vaccine Eligibility Expanded, but Supply Still Limited
These upcoming weeks feel like a huge positive swing toward full vaccination and a move toward a return to normality. On April 1, vaccine...
Apr 5, 20213 min read


How Do I Sign Up for a COVID-19 Vaccine?
Updated 8/26/2021 Click here for information on receiving a booster dose. Distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine has finally begun to pick...
Mar 30, 20214 min read


Yolo County to Vaccinate Seniors 75 and Older in February
Yolo County is getting ready to move into Phase 1B of vaccine distribution. You may have seen that the State of California has...
Jan 28, 20212 min read


Coronavirus Vaccine FAQ for Older Adults
Earlier this month, Governor Newsom announced the state was opening up COVID-19 vaccinations to those age 65 and over, in addition to...
Jan 22, 20214 min read


Press Release: California Releases First-Ever Master Plan for Aging
SACRAMENTO – The Newsom Administration today announced the release of California’s first-ever Master Plan for Aging, a comprehensive...
Jan 18, 20219 min read


How Do COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Work?
Summary: The mRNA vaccines work by initiating an immune response in our bodies, training our immune systems to protect against future...
Jan 11, 20212 min read


New COVID Vaccine Weblinks Available for the General Public and Healthcare Workers
(Woodland, CA) – Yolo County is now providing two new weblinks, the first for healthcare workers in Phase 1A Tiers 2 and 3 to sign up for...
Jan 11, 20212 min read


COVID-19 Vaccine Update: What Are the Phases and Where Are We Now?
Yolo County has now begun distributing and administering COVID-19 vaccines. In the first shipment of vaccines, Yolo County received 975...
Dec 31, 20201 min read
Health Disparities Facing Older Adults of Color amid COVID-19: Guest Blog by Justice in Aging
By: Gelila Selassie for the National Health Law Program The COVID-19 pandemic poses challenges for nearly all communities across the...
Nov 10, 20201 min read
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