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Beginning March 15, individuals 16-64 who are deemed to be at the very highest risk to get very sick from COVID-19 because they have the following severe health conditions will be eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine appointments.
These are the following conditions the State lists as highest risk:
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If as a result of a developmental or other severe high-risk disability one or more of the following applies:
The individual is likely to develop severe life-threatening illness or death from COVID-19 infection
Acquiring COVID-19 will limit the individual’s ability to receive ongoing care or services vital to their well-being and survival
Providing adequate and timely COVID care will be particularly challenging as a result of the individual’s disability.
https://covid19.ca.gov/vaccines/
If you are a patient at West Ventura Medical Clinic and have the following severe health conditions, and are 18-64 please call our COVID line at (805)641-5661 for an appointment.
For more information please visit:
www.venturacountyrecovers.org/vaccine-information/
Beginning March 15, individuals 16-64 who are deemed to be at the very highest risk to get very sick from COVID-19 because they have the following severe health conditions will be eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine appointments.
These are the following conditions the State lists as highest risk:
- Cancer, current with weakened immune system
- Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 or above
- Chronic pulmonary disease, oxygen dependent
- Down syndrome
- Solid organ transplant, leading to a weakened immune system
- Pregnancy
- Sickle cell disease
- Heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, or cardiomyopathies (but not hypertension)
- Severe obesity (Body Mass Index ≥ 40 kg/m2)
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hemoglobin A1c level greater than 7.5%
OR
If as a result of a developmental or other severe high-risk disability one or more of the following applies:
The individual is likely to develop severe life-threatening illness or death from COVID-19 infection
Acquiring COVID-19 will limit the individual’s ability to receive ongoing care or services vital to their well-being and survival
Providing adequate and timely COVID care will be particularly challenging as a result of the individual’s disability.
https://covid19.ca.gov/vaccines/
If you are a patient at West Ventura Medical Clinic and have the following severe health conditions, and are 18-64 please call our COVID line at (805)641-5661 for an appointment.
For more information please visit:
www.venturacountyrecovers.org/vaccine-information/
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The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging is pleased to introduce the VCAAA Senior Nutrition Program Recipe Book. The recipes included in this book incorporate healthy and affordable meal options, many of which have been created by the fantastic staff at VCAAA meal sites throughout the County. Each recipe has the option to prepare either large or small portions, depending on family size.
All recipes have been approved by the VCAAA’s registered dietitians. Click here to view the VCAAA Senior Nutrition Program Recipe Book We hope you will enjoy the VCAAA Senior Nutrition Program Recipe Book. Please spread the word. |
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Ventura County Health Care Agency "One Stop" for the Homeless.
Ventura County Health Care Agency cares about the health and well-being of its community and wants to provide you every possible resource to ensure you and your loved ones minimize your risk of getting the flu. Please see the attached schedule of flu clinics throughout Ventura County:
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Ventura County Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA) will host a bilingual forum: " Stronger Together"
The forum will consist of speakers interspersed with balance enhancement activities and demonstrations.
The forum will consist of speakers interspersed with balance enhancement activities and demonstrations.
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VCAAA and HELP of Ojai to offer free diabetes education class
Ventura, Calif. - Do you or someone you love have diabetes? Join the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging and HELP of Ojai for DEEP, a Diabetes Empowerment Education Program, designed to educate and empower individuals living with diabetes. The six-week class is free and open to the public. Classes will be held at HELP of Ojai beginning April 24th 2 PM- 4 PM.
The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program, also known as DEEP, is an education curriculum designed to help people with pre-diabetes, diabetes, relatives and caregivers gain a better understanding of diabetes self-care. Classes last a total of six weeks, providing participates with eight unique learning modules.
Goals of the DEEP curriculum include improving and maintaining the quality of life of persons with pre-diabetes and existing diabetes; preventing complications and incapacities; improving eating habits and maintaining adequate nutrition; increasing physical activity; developing self-care skills; and improving the relationship between patients and health care providers.
For more information or to register, please contact HELP of Ojai at (805) 646-5122. HELP of Ojai is located at 111 W. Santa Ana Street in Ojai.
The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging, an agency of the County of Ventura, is the principle agency in Ventura County charged with the responsibility to promote the development implantation of a comprehensive coordinated system of care that enables older individuals and their caregivers to live in a community-based setting and to advocate for the needs of those 60 years of age and older in the county, providing leadership and promoting citizen involvement in the planning process as well as in the delivery services.
HELP of Ojai is a vital resource for residents of the Ojai Valley, serving as the only full time, basic needs provider in the area, equipped to assist clients when they are at their most vulnerable and unable to travel elsewhere for help. HELP of Ojai operates nine separate programs, collaborating to provide a "one-stop" destination for clients seeking intensive support unhindered by administrative burdens.
Ventura, Calif. - Do you or someone you love have diabetes? Join the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging and HELP of Ojai for DEEP, a Diabetes Empowerment Education Program, designed to educate and empower individuals living with diabetes. The six-week class is free and open to the public. Classes will be held at HELP of Ojai beginning April 24th 2 PM- 4 PM.
The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program, also known as DEEP, is an education curriculum designed to help people with pre-diabetes, diabetes, relatives and caregivers gain a better understanding of diabetes self-care. Classes last a total of six weeks, providing participates with eight unique learning modules.
Goals of the DEEP curriculum include improving and maintaining the quality of life of persons with pre-diabetes and existing diabetes; preventing complications and incapacities; improving eating habits and maintaining adequate nutrition; increasing physical activity; developing self-care skills; and improving the relationship between patients and health care providers.
For more information or to register, please contact HELP of Ojai at (805) 646-5122. HELP of Ojai is located at 111 W. Santa Ana Street in Ojai.
The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging, an agency of the County of Ventura, is the principle agency in Ventura County charged with the responsibility to promote the development implantation of a comprehensive coordinated system of care that enables older individuals and their caregivers to live in a community-based setting and to advocate for the needs of those 60 years of age and older in the county, providing leadership and promoting citizen involvement in the planning process as well as in the delivery services.
HELP of Ojai is a vital resource for residents of the Ojai Valley, serving as the only full time, basic needs provider in the area, equipped to assist clients when they are at their most vulnerable and unable to travel elsewhere for help. HELP of Ojai operates nine separate programs, collaborating to provide a "one-stop" destination for clients seeking intensive support unhindered by administrative burdens.
Starting the weekend off with a splash of color !
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"Leadership is practiced not so much in words as in attitude and in actions." - Harold S. Geneen.
On Tuesday we celebrated Dr. Ulrich and his 20 years at West Ventura Medical Clinic! We are so grateful to Dr. Ulrich for 20 years of leadership and dedication to the clinic and service to the community. Family, friends,colleagues, and staff gathered to celebrate such an incredible accomplishment. Join us in looking back on some great memories over the last two decades by following the link below. Also, a big thank you to all of our patients for making these last 20 years possible!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv5EvK-SY48&feature=youtu.be
On Tuesday we celebrated Dr. Ulrich and his 20 years at West Ventura Medical Clinic! We are so grateful to Dr. Ulrich for 20 years of leadership and dedication to the clinic and service to the community. Family, friends,colleagues, and staff gathered to celebrate such an incredible accomplishment. Join us in looking back on some great memories over the last two decades by following the link below. Also, a big thank you to all of our patients for making these last 20 years possible!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv5EvK-SY48&feature=youtu.be
We are excited to annouce our Flu Clinic dates! No appointment necessary, just make sure to bring your ID and insurance card. We hope to see you sometime soon!
The next series of self-management “Healthy Living Workshops” will begin on October 4th ! The workshops are sponsored by Ventura County Public Health and will be held at the Westside Community Development Corporation on Olive Street. Please contact Claudia for more details at: 805-981-6664
We are so grateful to be a part of such a wonderful program that benefits the community that we have proudly served for over 20 years. Please follow the link below to read about how the HEAL Zone Grant has improved the lives of so many in Ventura! We are pleased to have the opportunity to help educate the community on the benefits of living a healthy life, and for all of the wonderful resources that the HEAL Team provides!
http://www.vcstar.com/story/news/local/communities/ventura/2017/08/09/3-years-later-kaiser-grant-shows-healing-powers/422226001/
http://www.vcstar.com/story/news/local/communities/ventura/2017/08/09/3-years-later-kaiser-grant-shows-healing-powers/422226001/
The Alzheimer's Association has an abundant amount of local support groups available in Ventura County. If you are interested in taking advantage of these great resources, please call the number for your local center.
Welcome Michael Zamora! We are excited to introduce our newest provider! He is a Certified Physicians Assistant and will be serving the community through our Urgent Care. If you would like to learn more about him, visit the Meet our Providers tab above.
We were all feeling festive this Cinco de Mayo! Nothing beats tacos at lunch!
