Roots Community Health

Roots Community Health Healing our community from within through integrated health care, support services and empowerment. Roots Community Health is a nonprofit based in East Oakland.

We take an empowerment approach to all of our services and programs. We are committed to supporting each person's "whole health"--addressing not only physical and mental health, but also access to opportunity and freedom from violence. Our Mission

To provide the highest quality comprehensive health care and mental health services to Oakland residents with the goal of eliminating health disparities in our community; to identify the roots of suffering and illness and address them through community-responsive, culturally appropriate service delivery; to focus on providing excellent access to comprehensive care in a safe and dignified environment; to identify and treat not only the symptoms, but also the roots of physical and mental ailments affecting our patients and our community; to establish roots and partnerships within our community to address issues of violence, substance abuse, poor nutrition and limited access to educational and vocational opportunities; and to provide state-of-the-art, top-quality care while honoring the roots of culture, heritage and tradition.

01/06/2026

0:08 - Introduction
1:10 - Contagious Illnesses Update
4:15 - Flu Season Overview
6:21 - Flu Vaccine
9:36 - Elimination of Flu’s Yamagata Strain
11:47 - At-Home Flu Tests
14:30 - States Watch: New York's Flu Situation
18:37 - mRNA Flu Vaccine
21:03 - Summary & Conclusion



Links Included In Briefing:

Early influenza virus characterisation and vaccine effectiveness in England in autumn 2025, a period dominated by influenza A(H3N2) subclade K
https://www.eurosurveillance.org/content/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2025.30.46.2500854

Unraveling the mechanism behind the probable extinction of the B/Yamagata lineage of influenza B viruses
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-65396-6

Efficacy, Immunogenicity, and Safety of Modified mRNA Influenza Vaccine
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2416779

Disclaimer: Not Medical Advice
● This video is for Informational Purposes Only and Is Not Medical Advice.
● Consult a Healthcare Professional for any health concerns or before making any decisions related to your health.
● Watching this video does not establish a doctor-patient relationship between the viewer and the presenter or Roots Community Health. Presentations made in this context are for general educational purposes, not clinical consultation.
● Neither Roots Community Health nor featured guests are responsible for any adverse effects or consequences resulting from the use of the information provided.

Flu Season is Here! Although the season is just beginning, we must not forget how serious influenza is. Your best defens...
01/05/2026

Flu Season is Here! Although the season is just beginning, we must not forget how serious influenza is.

Your best defense is a simple step: Get your flu shot now.💉

If you haven't yet, please make an appointment today, to protect yourself and those you love this season.

If you live or work in , make your voice heard! 🗣️Join our Community Safe Keeping Meeting to discuss key issues and wor...
01/03/2026

If you live or work in , 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, 1/15 | 5:30-7:30PM
📍Armstead Hall
🔗 https://ow.ly/bVOO50Xqapj

We’re trying something new! 💛 Our 6-Week Birth Education Classes are now a one-day, in-person experience. 📅 Saturday, Ja...
01/02/2026

We’re trying something new! 💛
Our 6-Week Birth Education Classes are now a one-day, in-person experience.

📅 Saturday, Jan 31st | 12–4 PM
📍1811 S. 7th St. Suite D, San Jose, CA

Get all the guidance, learning, and community support you need! Sign up here: https://ow.ly/L4Yo50XBrFB

All Roots sites will be closed Wednesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 1. We will resume normal operations on Frida...
12/30/2025

All Roots sites will be closed Wednesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 1.

We will resume normal operations on Friday, January 2.

As we say goodbye to this year, we’re grateful for our community and the memories we’ve made.

Wishing you a safe, joyful, and healthy New Year. ✨🥂

Did you know? If you suffer from acute to chronic asthma and live in , you may qualify for FREE services and supplies.R...
12/29/2025

Did you know? If you suffer from acute to chronic asthma and live in , you may qualify for FREE services and supplies.

Roots Community Health offers free home care services and education for East Oakland residents with .

For more info:
📞 Call: 510-850-6868
📧 Email: clinicalprograms@rootscommunityhealth.org

If you know someone in , ages 13-26 in need of free services, send them this! 🙌🏾At our Young People's Wellness Center, ...
12/27/2025

If you know someone in , 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!

The People's Health Briefing will not air on Tuesday, December 30.We will be back, next Tuesday, January 6 at 10am. Plea...
12/26/2025

The People's Health Briefing will not air on Tuesday, December 30.

We will be back, next Tuesday, January 6 at 10am. Please check out our archives on our website for previous episodes: https://ow.ly/95Cm50XLroB

All Roots sites will be closed Thursday, December 25 and will reopen Friday, December 26.Wishing our community a safe, h...
12/24/2025

All Roots sites will be closed Thursday, December 25 and will reopen Friday, December 26.

Wishing our community a safe, healthy, and joy-filled holiday. 🎄

Thank you for being part of the Roots community and remember to take care of yourselves and each other.

Before you relax for the holidays, RSVP for our 2nd Annual Vision Board Party — Your Script, Your Life! 🎨🎬: https://ow.l...
12/24/2025

Before you relax for the holidays, RSVP for our 2nd Annual Vision Board Party — Your Script, Your Life! 🎨🎬: https://ow.ly/CGkL50XLbXx! ✨

📅 January 16, 2026 | 5:00 PM–7:30 PM

We provide the boards, art materials, food and resources! Let’s create a vision for success in 2026!🎉

As the holidays approach, let's make sure the only thing we're passing around is joy! 🌟Just a friendly reminder on ways ...
12/23/2025

As the holidays approach, let's make sure the only thing we're passing around is joy! 🌟

Just a friendly reminder on ways to protect your family and friends from Norovirus aka the stomach flu.

A little care goes a long way toward keeping one another safe this season. ❄️

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9925 International Boulevard
Oakland, CA
94603

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+15107771177

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