3/31/26 - In today's briefing, we review Nutrition & Brain Health: Diet & Tips, Impact of COVID; Contagious Illnesses Update

Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq-_...

#RootsEmpowers #PHB #PublicHealth #COVID19 #CDC #SARSCoV2 #RSV #HMPV #Nutrition #MINDDiet #DASHDiet #UNCHealth #MAHA #Superagers

3/17/26 - In today’s briefing, Noha Aboelata, MD, will cover Traumatic Brain Injury: An Underestimated Public Health Issue; Contagious Illnesses Update

Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIyf...

#RootsEmpowers #PHB #PublicHealth #COVID19 #CDC #SARSCoV2 #Wastewater #TBI #BrainInjury #Measles

3/10/26 - In today's briefing, we review Street Medicine; Structural Barriers Our Unhoused Neighbors Face; Contagious Illnesses Update

Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNUu...

#RootsEmpowers #PHB #PublicHealth #COVID19 #CDC #SARSCoV2 #Wastewater #StreetMedicine #Prop1 #Measles #Flu #STOMP #RSV

3/3/26 - In today's briefing, we review is the CDC Still Trustworthy? Lawsuit Over Vax Changes, ACIP Firings; Contagious Illnesses Update

Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3kU...

#RootsEmpowers #PHB #PublicHealth #COVID19 #CDC #SARSCoV2 #Wastewater #ACIP #NIH #FDA #Flu #Influenza #Measles

2/24/26 - In today's briefing, we review BHM: Dr. Helen Dickens; Racial Disparities in Maternal & Infant Mortality; TB Outbreak in SF

Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2-b...

#RootsEmpowers #PHB #PublicHealth #COVID19 #CDC #SARSCoV2 #Wastewater #BlackHistoryMonth #MaternalHealth #Measles #TB

The People's Health Briefing will not air on Tuesday, February 17th. We will be back, next Tuesday, February 24th at 10am. Please check out our archives on our website for previous episodes: ow.ly/NMy250YcQEj

#RootsEmpowers #PHB #CommunityHealth #PublicHealth

2/10/26 - In today's briefing, we review Nurse Ophelia; HIV/AIDS: Data, Stigma, Care, & Prevention; Contagious Illnesses Update

Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4wI...

#RootsEmpowers #PHB #PublicHealth #COVID19 #CDC #SARSCoV2 #Wastewater #BlackHistory #OpheliaLong #Flu #HIVAwareness #Measles

2/3/26 - In today’s briefing, we review Dr. Charles Drew; Flexner Report & Medical Racism; US Exits WHO; Contagious Illnesses Update

Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bxy...

#RootsEmpowers #PHB #PublicHealth #COVID19 #CDC #SARSCoV2 #Wastewater #BHM #WHO #CharlesDrew #Flu #Measles #FlexnerReport

1/20/26 - In today's briefing, we review Measles: Complications, Elimination Status, & SC Outbreak Grows; Contagious Illnesses Update

Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnUf...

#RootsEmpowers #PHB #CommunityHealth #PublicHealth #COVID19 #CDC #SARSCoV2 #Wastewater #Measles #RSV #Flu #Outbreak

Vaccine Education Center The Vaccine Education Center provides complete, up-to-date and reliable information about vaccines to parents and healthcare professionals. The Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia provides complete, up-to-date and reliable information about vaccines to parents and healthcare professionals. We are a member of the World Health Organization's (WHO) Vaccine Safety Net because our website meets the criteria for credibility and content as defined by the Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety. Learn more about the WHO’s Vaccine Safety Net.

Links Included In Briefing
www.chop.edu/vaccine-educ...

#RootsEmpowers #PHB #CommunityHealth #BayArea #PublicHealth #Oakland #COVID19 #CDC #SARSCoV2 #Wastewater #Flu #Influenza #RSV #WhoopingCough #Vaccinations #Pertussis

1/6/26- 1/6/26- In our Season 7 Premiere, we review Understanding Influenza: New Flu Variant; mRNA Vaccine Trials; At-Home Testing

Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeFN...

#RootsEmpowers #PHB #CommunityHealth #PublicHealth #COVID19 #CDC #SARSCoV2 #Wastewater #Flu #LongFlu #Influenza #FluSeason

12/13/25-In today's briefing, we review Whooping Cough; 2026 Medicaid Changes; Long COVID w/ Dr. Khan; Contagious Illnesses Update

Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXI8...

#RootsEmpowers #PHB #PublicHealth #COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #Wastewater #LongCOVID #Medicaid #Measles #Pertussis #WhoopingCough

12/16/25 - Tips for Healthier Holidays; ACA Subsidies at Risk; Measles & Contagious Illnesses Updates

Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oS_Q...

#RootsEmpowers #PHB #CommunityHealth #PublicHealth #COVID19 #CDC #SARSCoV2 #Wastewater #Measles #Flu #Influenza #Outbreak #ACA #RSV #Obamacare #Medicare

12/9/25- In today’s briefing, we review NEW Hep. B Vaccine Decision; Norovirus Explained; Long COVID; Contagious Illnesses Update

Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9fe...

#RootsEmpowers #PHB #CommunityHealth #PublicHealth #COVID19 #CDC #SARSCoV2 #Wastewater #LongCOVID #Norovirus #Flu #HepatitisB

All Roots sites will be closed Thursday and Friday and will reopen on Monday, December 1st.

We hope you take time this break to reflect and give thanks for all that is in your life. Have a safe and healthy holdiay!🍂🦃

#RootsEmpowers #HolidaySeason #Thanksgiving

11/25/25 - In today’s briefing, we review Diabetes 101: Overview, Continuous Glucose Monitors, & GLP-1s; Contagious Illnesses Update

Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtDg...

#RootsEmpowers #PHB #PublicHealth #COVID19 #CDC #SARSCoV2 #Wastewater #Diabetes #Type5Diabetes #Influenza #GPL1s #Measles

11/18/25- In today’s briefing we review, Remembering Coach John Beam; Canada Loses Measles-Free Status; Contagious Illnesses Update

Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LosT...

#RootsEmpowers #PHB #PublicHealth #COVID19 #CDC #SARSCoV2 #Wastewater #H3N2 #Influenza #Measles #RSV #Flu #H1N1 #FluVaccine

If you know someone in #Oakland, ages 13-26 in need of free services, send them this! 🙌🏾

At our Young People's Wellness Center, we're all about supporting our young community members with a wide variety of services, from medical to mental health!

#RootsEmpowers #YouthWellness #YouthSupport

If you live or work in #EastOakland, make your voice heard! 🗣️

Join our Community Safe Keeping Meeting to discuss key issues and work on strategies to create a safer East Oakland!

📅Thursday, 11/20 | 5:30-7:30PM
📍Armstead Hall
🔗 https://ow.ly/iM4x50XqalB

#RootsEmpowers #CommunitySafety

11/11/25 - In today’s briefing, we review the SNAP Crisis; Veterans Spotlight; New Vaccine Effectiveness Data; Interstate Health Alliance

Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=LEIF...

#RootsEmpowers #PHB #PublicHealth #COVID19 #CDC #SARSCoV2 #Wastewater #VeteransDay #RSV #SNAP #Shutdown #Flu #FluVaccine

We have another hands-on class, where you can make healthy recipes you can recreate anytime at home!

📅 Sat., November 15
🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 1811 S. 7th St. Suite D., San Jose, CA

Spots are limited: https://ow.ly/JtVb50XpyLH

#RootsEmpowers #SanJoseEvents #Cooking Challenge

Don't miss out on our online Parenting Toolkit, Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 AM!

We'll explore ways to build healthy relationships and boundaries for your kids!

Open to all families—Sign up here: https://ow.ly/Keww50VVQFi

#RootsEmpowers #ParentingToolkit #AlamedaCounty #Oakland

Black Solidarity Day is held the Monday before #ElectionDay to remind us that our vote has the power to fight injustice and bring equity!

Roots has the only Ballot Drop Box in East Oakland. Make it easy and cast your mail-in ballot!

#BlackSolidarityDay #Vote2025 #RootsEmpowers

Happy Black Solidarity Day! ✊🏾

At Roots, this holiday embodies the spirit with which we lead our work every day!

Watch as Tim and Khariyyah discuss the rich History of #BlackSolidarityDay and share how you can participate: youtu.be/D72K37M5ljo

#RootsEmpowers #BlackHistory

10/28/25 - In today’s briefing, we review Food Insecurity & Gov’t Shutdown; Black Solidarity Day; Mpox & Contagious Illnesses Update

Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KnN...

#RootsEmpowers #PHB #PublicHealth #COVID19 #CDC #SARSCoV2 #Wastewater #Mpox #Measles #Shutdown #BlackSolidarityDay #RSV

Connect with local employers, explore opportunities and take the next step on your career journey, tomorrow at the Roots Career Fair!

📅Fri., Oct. 24 | 11AM - 4PM
📍6403 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605

Bring a friend and spread the word!

#RootsEmpowers #CareerFair #Oakland

Young people in #Oakland, Roots is here for you!

At our Young People’s Wellness Center, we have a wide variety of services like free medical & behavioral health and navigation services.

Don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions or need support! #RootsEmpowers

If you are a mother/guardian, join our Motherhood Circle next Tuesday, October 28 at 11:30 AM on Zoom! 💻

Connect, share, and feel supported on your motherhood journey. 💕💮

Sign up here: ➡️https://ow.ly/tjnP50XbaWZ

#RootsEmpowers #MotherhoodCircle #Oakland #SupportGroup

Connect with local employers, explore opportunities and take the next step on your career journey at Roots Community Health Career Fair!

📅Fri., Oct. 24 | 11AM - 4PM
📍6403 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605

Bring a friend and spread the word!

#RootsEmpowers #CareerFair #Oakland

Links Included in Briefing

California Dept of Public Health website with notice re: Federal Government Shut Down
www.cdph.ca.gov

#RootsEmpowers #PHB #CommunityHealth #BayArea #PublicHealth #Oakland #COVID19 #CDC #SARSCoV2 #Wastewater #Measles #Shutdown #Tylenol #CDPH #Acetominophphen #SubstanceUse