May 18 - The Nexus between Affordable Housing and Healthy Housing Panel
Blog entry by Maria McMath.
Last updated at Mon, 21 May at 9:17am.

Join East Bay Housing Organizations, and members for panels, tours, presentations and discussions in 7 cities across the East Bay - part of the Bay Area's Affordable Housing Month.  These events celebrate the benefits and successes of affordable housing, link to other key issues, and highlight the continuing need for advocacy and action.  

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Oakland district strives to offer health care for all students
Article by Oakland Local edi....
Last updated at Mon, 2 Apr at 8:57am.

By Callie Shanafelt, California Health Report

The Oakland Unified School District wants to be the first major urban school district in the nation to guarantee universal access to primary health care to all its students.

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Dental care for poor is challenging in Oakland, across state
Article by Steve Fisher.
Last updated at Fri, 23 Mar at 3:18pm.

It was a sunny Tuesday morning and 9-year-old Ariante had just finished his 10th visit to the Ronald McDonald Mobile Dental Center parked in a sprawling Target parking lot in Richmond.

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Affordable, community acupuncture in Oakland
Article by Irene.
Last updated at Thu, 2 Feb at 6:12pm.

With more people losing their jobs and fewer people spending like they did in the past, community acupuncture has become the new frontier for the alternative health industry.

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OL Staff Shares: 12 ways to enjoy 2012 by Dafina Kuficha
Article by Dafina Kuficha.
Last updated at Tue, 3 Jan at 7:09am.

Though I’ve had a fabulous year, 2011 was filled with intense challenges. 

Like many others, I’m ready to make powerful, positive changes in 2012! Here are a 12 ways to enjoy your New Year:

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Oakland marks World Aids Day 2011 - Dec. 1
Article by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Sun, 4 Dec at 1:26am.

TODAY, Dec. 1, is World AIDS Day.

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Make a video for Fifth Annual Soda Free Summer Contest - Deadline Aug. 19
Blog entry by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Thu, 18 Aug at 7:09am.

Alameda County Public Health Department. Nutrition Services is sponsoring a cool contest this summer that features why you're staying away from drinking soda this summer - and why others should do the same.

The deadline to enter is Friday, Aug. 19 - so hurry up and get your entries in!

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The ravages of diabetes on Oakland’s African-American community

Article by Dafina Kuficha.
Last updated at Thu, 9 Jun at 1:39am.

On March 14, beloved Oakland musician, Robert Ball, died due to severe complications of diabetes. He was only 49 years old.

A popular bass guitarist, Ball performed with D’wayne Wiggins, Zulu Spear, Josh Jones Latin Ensemble and others. However, his lifestyle kept his body on the brink of, or in, full-blown crisis.

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