top of page
WHAT'S NEW?
Search
Bivalent COVID Vaccines and Flu Shots Now Available
By Sarah Allen-Sutter Fall and winter are approaching, which means flu season is nearly upon. The Yolo County Health and Human Services...
Sep 14, 20222 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 4, 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
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 31, 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 29, 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
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
New PSA Calls on Everyone to Get a COVID Vaccine
The Alliance for Aging Research has released a new Public Service Announcement as part of the Our Best Shot Campaign, calling on everyone...
Oct 7, 20201 min read
Laid Off Due to the Coronavirus?
If you have been laid off, have reduced work hours, or are unable to work due to the coronavirus, YoloWorks may be able to help!
Sep 18, 20201 min read
Recognizing COVID-19 Scams
During the coronavirus pandemic, some scammers are using the situation to victimize our older adults and persons with disabilities. Here...
Apr 11, 20201 min read
PRESS RELEASE: Phone Friends for Seniors While Staying at Home
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS RELEASE YOLO HEALTHY AGING ALLIANCE PHONE FRIENDS FOR SENIORS WHILE STAYING AT HOME Current health...
Apr 2, 20202 min read
Yolo County Issues Shelter in Place Order to Reduce Spread of COVID-19
COUNTY OF YOLO Office of the County Administrator Patrick S. Blacklock County Administrator FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenny Tan,...
Mar 18, 20203 min read
YHAA March 29 Fundraiser Postponed Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS RELEASE Postponement of Yolo Healthy Aging Alliance March 29 Fundraiser Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) The...
Mar 12, 20201 min read
News: Blog2
bottom of page