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Marin public health dashboard spotlights equity gaps

WEBMarin County’s public health division has created an internet dashboard that illustrates health disparities among the county’s residents.. The dashboard is part of a …

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Greenbrae hospital expansion nears last approval phase

WEBMarch 6, 2021 at 5:28 p.m. MarinHealth is seeking approvals for the final stage of its campus expansion, which calls for the construction of a five-story, 100,000-square-foot …

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Editorial: Digging into Marin’s COVID response helps improve …

WEBCOVID-19 can damage the heart, even without infecting it, study says Willis’ stable and science-driven leadership was also invaluable, striving to provide clarity to …

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Marin County continues reign as healthiest county in state

WEBPUBLISHED: April 27, 2022 at 5:56 p.m. | UPDATED: April 29, 2022 at 9:32 a.m. Marin County continued its reign as the healthiest county in California, according to the Robert …

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Marin County health director touts equity plan progress

WEBMarin’s director of Health and Human Services reported to Marin supervisors Tuesday on the first year of her department’s effort to implement its strategic plan to …

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Supervisors boost Marin City clinic's housing plan

WEBMarin City Health and Wellness Center’s plan to build a new building to house an expanded health clinic and 24 units of affordable rental housing received a …

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Marin City health center set to open new building

WEBHarold Wallace, chief executive officer of the Marin City Health and Wellness Center, looks over a dental exam and x-ray room at the organization's new …

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Marin County awards $1 million contract based on equity call

WEBMarin County has awarded a $1 million mental health service contract to a nonprofit viewed as more focused on racial equity. The two-year contract to run an …

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Editorial: Marin City health clinic a dream come true for residents

WEBIt expands the center to five medical examination rooms, four dental offices, a 360-degree dental X-ray panel and other services and amenities.The clinic will provide …

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Marin postpartum center for struggling mothers opens new …

WEBA center designed to fill a gap in mental health support for new mothers and their families has opened in San Rafael. The nonprofit Postpartum Support Center at …

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Marin health leaders say COVID-19 helped fortify system

WEBWillis said COVID-19 has resulted in several changes that have strengthened Marin County’s public health system and made it better prepared for the …

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Mental health professionals share self-care tips for the new year

WEBEating healthy has a direct effect on our mental health,” he added. Eating foods high in complex carbohydrates, like brown rice, quinoa, oatmeal, potatoes and …

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Marin survey: Seniors more concerned about financial security

WEBOlder residents in Marin have grown increasingly concerned about financial security and financial crimes over the last four years, according to a county survey. The …

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Editorial: Health care is still too costly for Americans

WEBBy Bloomberg editorial board. April 15, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. America’s approach to health care is an outlier among the world’s rich countries, and not in a good …

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Marin hospice merges with 2 others in Bay Area

WEBJanuary 1, 2024 at 6:26 p.m. The Marin hospice organization By the Bay Health is merging with two other Bay Area hospices to create the largest independent not-for-profit network …

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Petaluma Health Center, operator of Marin clinics, announces layoffs

WEBPetaluma Health Center has laid off 32 employees hired during the pandemic after the federal COVID-19 funding that covered their jobs ran out late last …

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Marin hires Berkeley official as health director

WEBMarin’s former director, Benita McLarin, was receiving an annual salary of $302,868 when she retired at the end of December. “I feel like the job that I have now …

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Marin Voice: Maternal mental health disorders deserve more …

WEBIvana Jagodic is the founder and executive director of the Postpartum Support Center in San Rafael. For maternal mental health support, text or call 415-320-6707. To …

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Marin Voice: ‘Abbott Elementary’ a justifiable hit for more than just

WEBThe teachers in my family told me that I “must” watch the hit sitcom “Abbott Elementary.” I’m glad I listened to them. It’s beautifully written, perceptive and funny. It …

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Marin lawyers split on state bill to curb diversion

WEBMay 12, 2024 at 1:58 p.m. Marin County lawyers have divided views on an Assembly bill to make attempted murder defendants ineligible for mental health …

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Tomales Bay and Dillon Beach make a great weekend escape

WEBIt’s at 18500 Highway 1 on Tomales Bay; lodgeatmarconi.com. Nick’s Cove: Open from noon to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays and …

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San Quentin death row inmate transfers rile Chino

WEBMay 12, 2024 at 1:56 p.m. By Salvador Hernandez. Officials in San Bernardino County say they are outraged after dozens of death row inmates were …

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Prep playoffs: Trio of Marin teams net top-two seeds

WEBA total of 13 teams from Marin were selected to the North Coast Section baseball and softball playoffs, which begin on Tuesday, with San Rafael softball plus …

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Editorial: Two thumbs down for Novato’s theater investment

WEBBy Marin IJ Editorial Board. May 12, 2024 at 10:50 a.m. It’s finally “The End” for hopes that the long-shuttered Novato Theater would once again light up Novato’s Old …

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California Voice: Police should not have used bean bag shotguns …

WEBIn short, the use of rubber bullets, bean bag shotgun rounds and tear gas are largely prohibited, except when specific requirements are met. So I was rather shocked …

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