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.

09/23/2025

0:8 to 0:39 Introduction
0:39 to 05:56 Contagious Illnesses Update
05:56 to 9:38 Measles
09:38 to 13:20 ACIP Meeting Recap
13:20 to 17:45 Nasal Influenza (Flu) Vaccine
17:45 to 22:10 Public Health Developments & Innovations
22:10 to End Summary & Tips



Links Included In Briefing:

Covid Hospitalization by State
https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/data/illness-severity.html -trends-in-hospitalization-rates

Safety and immunogenicity of intranasal parainfluenza virus type 5 (PIV5)–vectored COVID-19 vaccine in adults and teens in an open-label phase 1 trial
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adw0896

A Phase 2b, Randomized, Double-blind, Active-controlled Study of Single Dose CVXGA Intranasal COVID-19 Vaccine in Adults
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06742281

Recreating a Rare Mutation Could Grant Almost Universal Virus Immunity For Days
https://www.sciencealert.com/recreating-a-rare-mutation-could-grant-almost-universal-virus-immunity-for-days

People with Certain Medical Conditions and COVID-19 Risk Factors
https://www.cdc.gov/covid/risk-factors/index.html

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.

Call all mothers and guardians to join our Motherhood Circle on Tuesday, September 23 at 11:30 AM on Zoom! 💻This is your...
09/22/2025

Call all mothers and guardians to join our Motherhood Circle on Tuesday, September 23 at 11:30 AM on Zoom! 💻

This is your space to connect, share, and feel supported on your motherhood journey. 💕💮

Be a part of our circle today! ➡️https://ow.ly/78am50WAboy

Trying to conceive? Fertility starts with food! 🍎Join our Eat to Conceive event to learn about different diets and key ...
09/19/2025

Trying to conceive? Fertility starts with food! 🍎

Join our Eat to Conceive event to learn about different diets and key supplements that can boost fertility!

📅 Wed, Sept 24 | 6–7:30PM
📍 1811 S. 7th St., Suite D, San Jose.
🔗 https://ow.ly/y5KW50WXauR

Our youth team has something special today at Kickback Friday!The clinical team is hosting "Safe S*x 101," a presentatio...
09/19/2025

Our youth team has something special today at Kickback Friday!

The clinical team is hosting "Safe S*x 101," a presentation for youth to learn about safe s*x practices and healthy relationships. ❤️

Join us at Armstead Hall, today from 3pm-4pm. (Open to ages 13-26)

Get ready to end the week right!🙌🏾 Kickback Friday is back, this Friday from 3pm - 5pm at Armstead Hall!Plus, this week ...
09/18/2025

Get ready to end the week right!🙌🏾 Kickback Friday is back, this Friday from 3pm - 5pm at Armstead Hall!

Plus, this week we'll have a special "Safe S*x 101" presentation, providing a safe and inclusive space to learn about safe s*x, healthy relationships, and strengthening your voice.

It's the perfect way to unwind with music, games, and food with friends. (For ages 13-26; No sign-up required!)🎉

We're teaming up with Chef Adrian for "Rooted in Flavor: A Wellness Cook-off Class & Challenge". 🥘This will be a fun han...
09/18/2025

We're teaming up with Chef Adrian for "Rooted in Flavor: A Wellness Cook-off Class & Challenge". 🥘

This will be a fun hands on cooking class that teaches you how to make yummy, healthy recipes you can recreate anytime.

📅When: Saturday, September 20th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
📍Where: 1811 S. 7th St., Suite D, San Jose, CA

Sign up here: https://ow.ly/VNpS50WWUAF

Only a few weeks left of our Birth Education Classes! We still have spots left for expecting parents!If you are 27+ wee...
09/17/2025

Only a few weeks left of our Birth Education Classes! We still have spots left for expecting parents!

If you are 27+ weeks pregnant, join our 6-week sessions to learn about hospital care, recovery, and more. You can attend in person or online!

Sign up here: https://ow.ly/TCIi50WBEl3

Big news! Roots just reached a huge milestone in our Roots for Youth campaign, thanks to the generous support of the Stu...
09/17/2025

Big news! Roots just reached a huge milestone in our Roots for Youth campaign, thanks to the generous support of the Stupski Foundation.

This moment also reaffirms our role as a trailblazer in community-based care, moving beyond traditional models and building spaces designed by and for the people we serve.

Built with their voices, needs, and dreams at the center, the Young People's Wellness Center (YPWC) is proof of what true health equity looks like, when young people are trusted and put first.

Want to be a part of this movement? Donate today and help us bring the YPWC to life: https://bit.ly/3F0SMsX

If you live or work in , make your voice heard! 🗣️Join our Community Safe Keeping Meeting on Thursday, 9/18 from 5:30-7...
09/17/2025

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

Join our Community Safe Keeping Meeting on Thursday, 9/18 from 5:30-7:30PM at Armstead Hall.

This is your chance to discuss key issues and work on strategies to create a safer East Oakland!

Sign up here: bit.ly/45PRKL4

09/16/2025

0:8 to 0:45 Introduction
0:45 to 05:23 Contagious Illnesses Update
05:23 to 8:23 Measles
8:23 to 10:15 LA County Reports Most Severe Post-Measles Complication
10:15 to 11:09 States Step Up to Support COVID Vaccine Access
11:09 to 16:42 Influenza (Flu) Vaccine
16:42 to 17:24 California’s $23B Science Bond Explained
17:24 to 18:39 WHO Calls for Protection of CDC
18:39 to End Summary & Tips



Links Included In Briefing:

Covid Hospitalization by State
https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/data/illness-severity.html -trends-in-hospitalization-rates

People with Certain Medical Conditions and COVID-19 Risk Factors
https://www.cdc.gov/covid/risk-factors/index.html

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.

Address

9925 International Boulevard
Oakland, CA
94603

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+15107771177

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