Media Coverage of ACCMA's Open Letter to the Community Recently the ACCMA published an open letter to the community signed by over six hundred East Bay physicians encouraging COVID-19 vaccinations. The letter has been picked up by CBS, KRON4, and KTVU news so far. October 12, 2021 ACCMA in the News COVID-19, doctors, physicians, public health, vaccination Read More »
KRON4 Interview with Albert Brooks, MD on Vaccination Plea Albert Brooks, MD, a member of the ACCMA Council, was interviewed by KRON4 on September 18 about the open letter to the community signed by hundreds of East Bay doctors urging their patients to get vaccinated against COVID-19. September 20, 2021 ACCMA in the News, Member Spotlight COVID-19, doctors, physicians, public health, vaccination Read More »
Flu Vaccination Campaign for Patients 2020 ACCMA is joining the AMA, CDC, Ad Council and others to urge flu vaccination amid the COVID-19 pandemic. November 2, 2020 General COVID-19, FLU, Public Health Read More »
Alameda County Releases Interim Guidance for Non-Urgent Procedures The Alameda County Health Care Services Agency released interim guidance on testing for COVID-19 prior to non-urgent procedures. August 14, 2020 General COVID-19, Public Health Read More »
Issues with CalREDIE COVID-19 Case Reporting Dr. Mark Ghaly, Secretary of the California Health and Human Services Agency, announced a system error with the California Reportable Disease Information Exchange (CalREDIE) resulting in an undercount of COVID-19 cases in California. August 14, 2020 General COVID-19, Public Health Read More »
Contra Costa County Updates Childcare & School Guidelines Contra Costa County Health Services updated its FAQ page, specifically updating the section related to childcare and schools. August 7, 2020 General COVID-19, Public Health Read More »
ACCMA, CMA Host PPE Distribution Event The ACCMA worked with the California Medical Association (CMA) to distribute PPE to medical practices. August 7, 2020 Activities and Events COVID-19, PPE, Public Health Read More »
City of Berkeley Releases Update to COVID-19 Isolation Protocols The City of Berkeley released a Health Alert regarding an update to the CDC's clinical guidance on the discontinuation of isolation of individuals with COVID-19 in non-healthcare settings. July 31, 2020 General COVID-19, Public Health Read More »
Contra Costa County Requires Closure of Bars, Pubs Contra Costa County Health Services released an "Openings at a Glance" PDF. July 31, 2020 General COVID-19, Public Health Read More »
Contra Costa County Revises Social Distancing Orders In Contra Costa, local data is currently showing that 8.04% of COVID-19 tests administered over the past week were positive, demonstrating that COVID-19 is spreading rapidly in the county. July 17, 2020 General COVID-19, Public Health Read More »