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CalRx® Insulin Glargine pens are coming soon, priced at just $55 for a five-pack of 3 mL pens beginning January 1, 2026.
This CalRx® insulin product is interchangeable with Lantus® and will be available to any pharmacy in the state. Learn more at calrx.ca.gov.
This CalRx® insulin product is interchangeable with Lantus® and will be available to any pharmacy in the state. Learn more at calrx.ca.gov.
Food banks are at the front line of keeping Californians connected to food resources.
This holiday season, support your local food bank by volunteering or donating food items to help them stay well stocked.
Find your local food bank and learn more at cafoodbanks.org.
This holiday season, support your local food bank by volunteering or donating food items to help them stay well stocked.
Find your local food bank and learn more at cafoodbanks.org.
December 11, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Food banks are at the front line of keeping Californians connected to food resources.
This holiday season, support your local food bank by volunteering or donating food items to help them stay well stocked.
Find your local food bank and learn more at cafoodbanks.org.
This holiday season, support your local food bank by volunteering or donating food items to help them stay well stocked.
Find your local food bank and learn more at cafoodbanks.org.
For many people, the holiday season can be tough. If you're feeling sad, anxious, or lonely, you are not alone.
The 988 Lifeline is available 24/7. Call, text, or chat 988. Find more resources & support at 988lifeline.org.
The 988 Lifeline is available 24/7. Call, text, or chat 988. Find more resources & support at 988lifeline.org.
December 10, 2025 at 7:58 PM
For many people, the holiday season can be tough. If you're feeling sad, anxious, or lonely, you are not alone.
The 988 Lifeline is available 24/7. Call, text, or chat 988. Find more resources & support at 988lifeline.org.
The 988 Lifeline is available 24/7. Call, text, or chat 988. Find more resources & support at 988lifeline.org.
Tomorrow 12/10, join us at the Holiday Food Drive from 7-9 PM on the West Lawn of the California State Capitol.
Every contribution helps ensure families have access to the food they need. Together, we can help ensure every family has access to nourishing food this season.
Every contribution helps ensure families have access to the food they need. Together, we can help ensure every family has access to nourishing food this season.
December 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Tomorrow 12/10, join us at the Holiday Food Drive from 7-9 PM on the West Lawn of the California State Capitol.
Every contribution helps ensure families have access to the food they need. Together, we can help ensure every family has access to nourishing food this season.
Every contribution helps ensure families have access to the food they need. Together, we can help ensure every family has access to nourishing food this season.
Feeling overwhelmed this holiday season? Call or text 988 now to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
You may also chat online at 988lifeline.org.
Emotional support is available 24/7 to Californians of all ages & backgrounds.
You may also chat online at 988lifeline.org.
Emotional support is available 24/7 to Californians of all ages & backgrounds.
December 9, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Feeling overwhelmed this holiday season? Call or text 988 now to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
You may also chat online at 988lifeline.org.
Emotional support is available 24/7 to Californians of all ages & backgrounds.
You may also chat online at 988lifeline.org.
Emotional support is available 24/7 to Californians of all ages & backgrounds.
As part of Governor Newsom's statewide strategy to address homelessness, the State Action for Facilitation on Encampments (SAFE) Task Force partnered with Long Beach last week, helping shelter 25 people & 8 pets in a recently opened state-funded Homekey shelter.
December 8, 2025 at 9:11 PM
As part of Governor Newsom's statewide strategy to address homelessness, the State Action for Facilitation on Encampments (SAFE) Task Force partnered with Long Beach last week, helping shelter 25 people & 8 pets in a recently opened state-funded Homekey shelter.
CalRx® Insulin Glargine pens are coming soon, priced at just $55 for a five-pack of 3 mL pens beginning January 1, 2026.
This CalRx® insulin product is interchangeable with Lantus® and will be available to any pharmacy in the state. Learn more at calrx.ca.gov.
This CalRx® insulin product is interchangeable with Lantus® and will be available to any pharmacy in the state. Learn more at calrx.ca.gov.
December 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM
CalRx® Insulin Glargine pens are coming soon, priced at just $55 for a five-pack of 3 mL pens beginning January 1, 2026.
This CalRx® insulin product is interchangeable with Lantus® and will be available to any pharmacy in the state. Learn more at calrx.ca.gov.
This CalRx® insulin product is interchangeable with Lantus® and will be available to any pharmacy in the state. Learn more at calrx.ca.gov.
With the Soluna app, California youth & young adults ages 13-25 have access to FREE:
✅ 1:1 mental health coaching
✅ Self-support tools & articles
✅ Peer-moderated community forums
Everything you need for better mental health. Available now at SolunaApp.com.
✅ 1:1 mental health coaching
✅ Self-support tools & articles
✅ Peer-moderated community forums
Everything you need for better mental health. Available now at SolunaApp.com.
December 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
With the Soluna app, California youth & young adults ages 13-25 have access to FREE:
✅ 1:1 mental health coaching
✅ Self-support tools & articles
✅ Peer-moderated community forums
Everything you need for better mental health. Available now at SolunaApp.com.
✅ 1:1 mental health coaching
✅ Self-support tools & articles
✅ Peer-moderated community forums
Everything you need for better mental health. Available now at SolunaApp.com.
Going on a trip this holiday season? Traveling can expose you to lots of different viruses from lots of different places.
Reduce your risk of catching respiratory viruses like COVID-19, flu + RSV: go.cdph.ca.gov/respiratory-viruses
📲 Schedule your vaccine at MyTurn.ca.gov.
Reduce your risk of catching respiratory viruses like COVID-19, flu + RSV: go.cdph.ca.gov/respiratory-viruses
📲 Schedule your vaccine at MyTurn.ca.gov.
December 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Going on a trip this holiday season? Traveling can expose you to lots of different viruses from lots of different places.
Reduce your risk of catching respiratory viruses like COVID-19, flu + RSV: go.cdph.ca.gov/respiratory-viruses
📲 Schedule your vaccine at MyTurn.ca.gov.
Reduce your risk of catching respiratory viruses like COVID-19, flu + RSV: go.cdph.ca.gov/respiratory-viruses
📲 Schedule your vaccine at MyTurn.ca.gov.
CalHHS Secretary Kim Johnson, along with CalHHS leaders, helped distribute groceries to community members today at the Yolo Food Bank in Woodland.
Get help or support your local food bank this holiday season at cafoodbanks.org.
Get help or support your local food bank this holiday season at cafoodbanks.org.
December 5, 2025 at 10:13 PM
CalHHS Secretary Kim Johnson, along with CalHHS leaders, helped distribute groceries to community members today at the Yolo Food Bank in Woodland.
Get help or support your local food bank this holiday season at cafoodbanks.org.
Get help or support your local food bank this holiday season at cafoodbanks.org.
Be sure to get your annual flu shot this respiratory virus season! 🤧
Everyone 6 months & older should get this year’s flu vaccine so they’re protected and also less likely to infect others.
Contact your health care provider or make an appointment at MyTurn.ca.gov.
Everyone 6 months & older should get this year’s flu vaccine so they’re protected and also less likely to infect others.
Contact your health care provider or make an appointment at MyTurn.ca.gov.
December 5, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Be sure to get your annual flu shot this respiratory virus season! 🤧
Everyone 6 months & older should get this year’s flu vaccine so they’re protected and also less likely to infect others.
Contact your health care provider or make an appointment at MyTurn.ca.gov.
Everyone 6 months & older should get this year’s flu vaccine so they’re protected and also less likely to infect others.
Contact your health care provider or make an appointment at MyTurn.ca.gov.
California launches mental health challenge to support boys & young men! 🧠🎬
In partnership with Youth Creating Change, CA is supporting a media challenge for youth ages 12-25 to encourage young people to ask for help & support their peers, as part of the Directing Change Film Contest.
In partnership with Youth Creating Change, CA is supporting a media challenge for youth ages 12-25 to encourage young people to ask for help & support their peers, as part of the Directing Change Film Contest.
December 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
California launches mental health challenge to support boys & young men! 🧠🎬
In partnership with Youth Creating Change, CA is supporting a media challenge for youth ages 12-25 to encourage young people to ask for help & support their peers, as part of the Directing Change Film Contest.
In partnership with Youth Creating Change, CA is supporting a media challenge for youth ages 12-25 to encourage young people to ask for help & support their peers, as part of the Directing Change Film Contest.
Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities! California is committed to building state where ALL Californians with disabilities can live with purpose & dignity and are supported & valued. #IDPD #CaliforniaForAll
December 3, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities! California is committed to building state where ALL Californians with disabilities can live with purpose & dignity and are supported & valued. #IDPD #CaliforniaForAll
Conditions can change in a flash! In an emergency, you need to know what is going on, what to do & when to do it.
Learn more and sign up for local emergency alerts today at listoscalifornia.org/alerts. #ListosCalifornia
Learn more and sign up for local emergency alerts today at listoscalifornia.org/alerts. #ListosCalifornia
December 2, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Conditions can change in a flash! In an emergency, you need to know what is going on, what to do & when to do it.
Learn more and sign up for local emergency alerts today at listoscalifornia.org/alerts. #ListosCalifornia
Learn more and sign up for local emergency alerts today at listoscalifornia.org/alerts. #ListosCalifornia
Together, by helping one another, Californians can get through anything. For more ways to give back this season of giving, visit californiavolunteers.ca.gov. 🎁 #SeasonOfGiving
December 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Together, by helping one another, Californians can get through anything. For more ways to give back this season of giving, visit californiavolunteers.ca.gov. 🎁 #SeasonOfGiving
This Open Enrollment, Covered California is helping Californians get healthcare that’s easier, fairer & better.
📲 Explore your options and enroll today at CoveredCA.com. #ForTheLoveOfCalifornians
📲 Explore your options and enroll today at CoveredCA.com. #ForTheLoveOfCalifornians
November 30, 2025 at 4:47 PM
This Open Enrollment, Covered California is helping Californians get healthcare that’s easier, fairer & better.
📲 Explore your options and enroll today at CoveredCA.com. #ForTheLoveOfCalifornians
📲 Explore your options and enroll today at CoveredCA.com. #ForTheLoveOfCalifornians
Today, during Native American Heritage Month, we honor the Indigenous peoples of this land whose culture, resilience & leadership continue to shape California today.
November 28, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Today, during Native American Heritage Month, we honor the Indigenous peoples of this land whose culture, resilience & leadership continue to shape California today.
Each & every day, we are grateful for the opportunity to serve all of our diverse communities across the state. Happy Thanksgiving, California! 🧡
November 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Each & every day, we are grateful for the opportunity to serve all of our diverse communities across the state. Happy Thanksgiving, California! 🧡
Skilled mental health & substance use disorder support is available 24/7/365, including the holiday season.
Contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for personal, judgment-free support.
📱 Text or call 988
💻 Chat online at 988California.org
Contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for personal, judgment-free support.
📱 Text or call 988
💻 Chat online at 988California.org
November 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Skilled mental health & substance use disorder support is available 24/7/365, including the holiday season.
Contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for personal, judgment-free support.
📱 Text or call 988
💻 Chat online at 988California.org
Contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for personal, judgment-free support.
📱 Text or call 988
💻 Chat online at 988California.org
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🍂 Happy Thanksgiving week! Share pies, not respiratory viruses. Skip the gatherings if you’re not feeling well.
📲 Visit the CDPH respiratory virus hub: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Respiratory-Viruses/Home.aspx.
📲 Visit the CDPH respiratory virus hub: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Respiratory-Viruses/Home.aspx.
November 25, 2025 at 6:06 PM
🍂 Happy Thanksgiving week! Share pies, not respiratory viruses. Skip the gatherings if you’re not feeling well.
📲 Visit the CDPH respiratory virus hub: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Respiratory-Viruses/Home.aspx.
📲 Visit the CDPH respiratory virus hub: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Respiratory-Viruses/Home.aspx.
The Trump administration's cuts to homeless housing funding threaten housing for older adults, families with children, veterans, people with disabilities & transition-aged youth in California as well as people served by Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs & foster care systems.
November 25, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The Trump administration's cuts to homeless housing funding threaten housing for older adults, families with children, veterans, people with disabilities & transition-aged youth in California as well as people served by Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs & foster care systems.
Stay informed, California! In an emergency, you need to know what is going on, what to do & when to do it.
Sign up for local emergency alerts today at ready.ca.gov.
Sign up for local emergency alerts today at ready.ca.gov.
November 25, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Stay informed, California! In an emergency, you need to know what is going on, what to do & when to do it.
Sign up for local emergency alerts today at ready.ca.gov.
Sign up for local emergency alerts today at ready.ca.gov.
Get ready to rev up your health coverage. Open Enrollment is happening now at CoveredCA.com.
Sign up for health insurance or update your current plan:
✅ Get coverage for you & your family
✅ Find a plan that fits your needs
✅ Apply for financial help to lower costs
Sign up for health insurance or update your current plan:
✅ Get coverage for you & your family
✅ Find a plan that fits your needs
✅ Apply for financial help to lower costs
November 24, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Get ready to rev up your health coverage. Open Enrollment is happening now at CoveredCA.com.
Sign up for health insurance or update your current plan:
✅ Get coverage for you & your family
✅ Find a plan that fits your needs
✅ Apply for financial help to lower costs
Sign up for health insurance or update your current plan:
✅ Get coverage for you & your family
✅ Find a plan that fits your needs
✅ Apply for financial help to lower costs
As our population ages, Alzheimer’s disease becomes more prevalent. Take control by reducing risks, recognizing early signs & prioritizing screening.
Early detection gives more time for informed decisions. Together, let’s raise awareness & support for Alzheimer’s awareness. 🧠💜
Early detection gives more time for informed decisions. Together, let’s raise awareness & support for Alzheimer’s awareness. 🧠💜
November 23, 2025 at 4:52 PM
As our population ages, Alzheimer’s disease becomes more prevalent. Take control by reducing risks, recognizing early signs & prioritizing screening.
Early detection gives more time for informed decisions. Together, let’s raise awareness & support for Alzheimer’s awareness. 🧠💜
Early detection gives more time for informed decisions. Together, let’s raise awareness & support for Alzheimer’s awareness. 🧠💜
Infants, toddlers & young children are at higher risk of getting very sick from the flu.
Protect children 6 months and up from flu by getting them vaccinated.
📲 Contact your doctor, pharmacy or visit MyTurn.ca.gov to schedule your vaccine appointments.
Protect children 6 months and up from flu by getting them vaccinated.
📲 Contact your doctor, pharmacy or visit MyTurn.ca.gov to schedule your vaccine appointments.
November 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Infants, toddlers & young children are at higher risk of getting very sick from the flu.
Protect children 6 months and up from flu by getting them vaccinated.
📲 Contact your doctor, pharmacy or visit MyTurn.ca.gov to schedule your vaccine appointments.
Protect children 6 months and up from flu by getting them vaccinated.
📲 Contact your doctor, pharmacy or visit MyTurn.ca.gov to schedule your vaccine appointments.
In California, we’re transforming our behavioral health system to better support all Californians, especially those experiencing serious mental illness. Learn more at mentalhealth.ca.gov.
November 21, 2025 at 8:52 PM
In California, we’re transforming our behavioral health system to better support all Californians, especially those experiencing serious mental illness. Learn more at mentalhealth.ca.gov.