Winter viruses like RSV, flu and COVID-19 are increasing in CA. Pediatric hospitalizations are rising, and hospitals are having trouble keeping up. Stay healthy this winter by following these 5 tips. cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/P…

“There’s basically dozens of circulating respiratory viruses in the winter,” Pan said, “and for most of them, a lot of things that we did, and many that we can continue to do really help prevent transmission of these respiratory viruses.” Read more at: sacbee.com/news/local/hea…

The federal government has reinstated these free tests mailed directly to you, order now and use them before your indoor gatherings this holiday season!

So proud of the incredible work of our CDPH office of binational border health, EMSA, CDSS, OES+ NGOs at our southern border providing resources and testing/vaccination/medical screening and food and shelter for our arriving migrants. Thx for the tour today!

It’s that time of year again when we start thinking about New Year resolutions. With COVID-19 circulating and other viruses driving up illness and cases across the United States, personal health remains top of mind for many of us. Dr. Pan is here to help. fox40.com/video/fitness-…

In some disasters, you may be safer staying at home! You might not have water or electricity, so it makes sense to have a Stay-Box with extra water, food you could eat if there was no power, and other items that you use every day. Follow California Governor's Office of Emergency Services and Listos California for more tips.

Grateful for a break from the storms to participate in an MLK day of service with #sosirocks #mlkdayofservice #portofoakland for a coastal cleanup!

So inspired by the great work on the ground serving communities AND collecting data+evidence to guide public health policy w/equity at the forefront. We have work to do to sustain investments & engage community earlier, but we’ve made incredible strides during this pandemic.

RADIO LISTENERS: I’ll be stopping by KQED Forum 88.5 FM on Thurs at 10am to talk about the #COVID questions YOU are sending us here at KQED News — and experts Peter Chin-Hong MD & erica pan will talk about answers! FYI there’s still time to submit your Q ⬇️ kqed.org/news/11938623/…

Always a pleasure to tag team with former co-ID fellow and colleague Peter Chin-Hong MD and help answer Bay Area questions about COVID and other infectious diseases.

It’s not too late to get health insurance. If you’ve recently had a major life event, you may be able to apply for coverage.

The Beverlee A. Myers award is presented to someone outside of CDPH who has shown outstanding public health leadership & accomplishments in CA. Are you interested in recognizing one of your colleagues for their outstanding public health achievements?

So great to finally meet my counterparts in person after 2+ years on zoom!

Start a conversation with a roommate, teammate, classmate or friend that you’re worried might have a problem with opioids or other substances. Free, confidential, 24/7 support is available at 1-800-662-4357. Treatment locator: findtreatment.samhsa.gov

So honored to be part of (and finally get to meet in person) this incredible group of state public health leaders! Thanks to CSTE for hosting this Spring State Epi Forum for our connection and inspiration!