Provides low cost screening mammograms to women of all ages with no referral needed. Offers breast ultrasounds, X-rays, diagnostic mammograms as well as general and vascular ultrasounds which do require a referral from a physician. Performs bone density studies and osteoporosis evaluations with a physician referral.
 

In the U.S., immunizations have reduced or eliminated many infectious diseases that once routinely killed or harmed many infants, children, and adults. However, the viruses and bacteria that cause immunization-preventable disease and death still exist and can be passed on to people who are not protected by immunizations.

Flu
Influenza (flu) can lead to serious illness, including pneumonia. It is recommended that everyone 6 months of age and older get a flu vaccine every year. It is especially important for those at an increased risk for serious flu-related complications, including:

• Older people
• People with certain chronic medical conditions like asthma, diabetes and heart disease
• Pregnant women
• Young children

Immunizations for School
California Law (Health and Safety Code 120325-120375) requires that children entering public or private school, including childcare, preschool, elementary, or secondary schools, receive required immunizations.

Shots are available while supplies last. COVID-19 … [read more]

Lord’s Gym is a sports outreach center designed to give young people an outlet and alternative in today’s world.

Lord’s Gym provides:

• Mentoring
• Weight training
• Cardiovascular training
• Boxing
• Cardio classes
• Hip Hop break-dancing
• 2 indoor basketball courts
• Game consoles
• Pool tables
• and more...

Lord's Gym is an outreach ministry of Abundant Life Church.

Chapa-De Indian Health offers excellent primary medical care for every member of your family (from newborns to seniors) at two centers (locations; Auburn, Grass Valley).

Some services include:

• Well Child Checks with Immunizations
• Complete Physical Examinations with Immunizations
• Family Planning, Including Placement of Intrauterine Devices & Vasectomy
• Testing and Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Well Woman Exams
• Pregnancy Testing and Prenatal Care
• Management of Chronic Illnesses
• Counseling on Nutrition, Exercise, and Lifestyle
• Screening Exams for Vision, Hearing, Tuberculosis, and Cancers
• Confidential HIV Testing
• Blood Tests
• Electrocardiogram (EKG)
• Minor Surgery
• Treatment of Sprains or Simple Fractures

Specialty Services:
In the event that you require services not available at our healthcare centers, Chapa-De Indian Health will help coordinate care with a specialist. Chapa-De can refer you to any specialist in the region if they accept your health insurance plan and if the… [read more]

The Nevada County Left Coalition provides a mutual aid distribution of food (including non-cook food items and produce), toiletries, masks, hand sanitizer, condoms, tampons, houseless care packages, and winter clothing. Mobile distribution available.

WHAT: Free Mutual Aid distribution
WHEN: Saturdays, 10am-12pm
WHERE: 246 South Church Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945
CONTACT: 530-362-8219, ncmutualaid@gmail.com

Service in English and Spanish.

This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources.

3/31/22 - Second COVID-19 Vaccine Booster doses are becoming available in the coming days. The MyTurn website is expected to be updated by April 6, 2022 for making advance appointments for second booster shots.

My Turn is a COVID-19 vaccine appointment scheduling system available online at https://myturn.ca.gov/ or by calling 1-833-422-4255. Website tech issues can be reported at: tinyurl.com/myturnwebissues

My Turn is available to:

• Register individuals to be notified once they are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine
• Schedule a COVID-19 vaccine for individuals at an available COVID-19 vaccine clinic in their county
• Track those who have yet to receive a second vaccine dose (who need additional outreach)

For Registration
A mobile number is required for verification purposes. If you do not have a mobile phone you can call the CA COVID-19 hotline at 1-833-422-4255 for assistance (M-F 8AM-8PM, Sa-Su 8AM-5PM). After people are notified that they are eligible to make an ap… [read more]

The Network for a Healthy California represents the state’s largest nutrition coalition, bringing together five state agencies, nearly 200 public entities and nonprofit organizations, 30 media outlets and more than 59 business and industry partners. Nutrition education, food security, and physical activity promotion.

This program's goal is to implement policy, systems and environmental change projects along with nutrition and physical activity education interventions for eligible populations by:

• Increasing consumption and access to healthy dietary choices where people live, learn, work, or play
• Reducing consumption and/or appeal of unhealthy dietary choices
• Increase access to and/or appeal of physical activity opportunities
• Educating the Placer County SNAP-Ed population on healthy choices

Services Provided

• Nutrition and Physical Activity Education: A variety of nutrition and physical activity lessons and workshops are available to eligible schools, community groups, and organizations. A few examples include nutrition lessons, CATCH physical activity, cooking, Harvest of the Month (HOTM), and HOTM Kits for teachers.
• Policy Systems and Environmental Change Projects (PSE): PSE projects focus on improving the health of Placer County residents where they live, learn, work, or play. A few examples of PSE…

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From time to time the County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services receives masks and hand sanitizer Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to distribute for free to local small businesses with 25 employees or less.

POSTED January 2022
The County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services (OES) is offering local small business owners, with 25 employees or less, masks and hand sanitizer at no cost. This personal protective equipment (PPE) has been made available to California small businesses through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) in collaboration with the Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA).

PPE will be available for pick up in Western Nevada County at two locations: the Nevada County Contractors Association and the Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce. In Truckee, small businesses may pick up PPE from the Truckee Chamber of Commerce.

To request PPE, small business owners must complete an online application in advance to apply, click one of the links bel… [read more]

Provides education and information about communicable disease prevention and treatment, child development and parenting, lead poison prevention education, and childhood and adult immunization administration.