Public Health Increasing Access to Second Booster Dose at Skilled Nursing Facilities April 12, 2022 With increased circulation of the more infectious BA.2 subvariant, the County Department of Public Health (Public Health) is ramping ... Read More
LAHAN - CDPH Health Update: Use of Outpatient COVID-19 Therapeutics in California April 1, 2022 The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an update on the status of COVID-19 therapeutics in California, including ... Read More
With Gradual Increase of BA.2 Subvariant in LA County, Layering of Safety Protections Critical for Residents and Workers at Elevated Risk March 22, 2022 As multiple COVID metrics continue to decline, the state is lifting the requirements for vaccine and test verification at ... Read More
LAC DPH Health Update: Revisions to Evusheld Dosing February 28, 2022 Key Messages The FDA has revised the emergency use authorization for Evusheld (tixagevimab plus cilgavimab) to increase the dose (from ... Read More
Monday Rx: President’s Corner, Latest Podcast Episode, Practice Makeover Grant, and Legislative Advocacy Day February 14, 2022 As LACMA continues to deliver content regarding California's health system; from CMA CEO Dustin Corcoran to last week’s insightful ... Read More
Monday Rx: Omicron Update, Grant Winners, Town Hall, Women Physicians Day, MD/DO Lifeline and 150th Book January 31, 2022 Omicron Update On Sunday, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) reported 40 new deaths from COVID-19, as well as ... Read More
Monday Rx: COVID-19 Therapeutic Products, OPSC Convention, Tribute to Dr. Marcy Zwelling-Aamot, Town Hall Series, and the LACMA SUV January 24, 2022 LA DPH & Therapeutic Products The Los Angeles Department of Public Health (DPH) has been involved in the rollout of ... Read More
Tuesday Rx: Public Health Emergency Extended, Bomb Threat, Town Hall, LACMA Alliance and Support for Shooting Victims January 18, 2022 Public Health Emergency Extended U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has extended the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) ... Read More
LAC DPH Health Alert: Surge in Emergency Response System and Emergency Departments January 7, 2022 Key Messages 9-1-1 and emergency departments in Los Angeles County are inundated with calls and visits for COVID-19 tests and ... Read More
Public Health is reporting 60 New Omicron Cases, 3,258 New Cases, and 7 New Deaths in Los Angeles County December 20, 2021 As Omicron cases continue to spread, Public Health data shows that vaccines remain one of the most powerful protections ... Read More
COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Uptake Uneven; Los Angeles County Surpassed 27,000 COVID-19 Deaths November 22, 2021 *Please note*: No new data will be reported on Thanksgiving and a press release will not be issued. While booster ... Read More
Monday Rx: 150 Years of Achievements, Medical Practice Support and Key Strategies for Running a Successful Practice November 8, 2021 A Time to Celebrate Our Members and 150 Years of Achievements Last Saturday, LACMA held its Membership Appreciation Event at ... Read More