You can now get COVID again within 4 weeks because of the new Omicron BA.5 variant, health expert says. One expert called it “the worst version of the virus that we’ve seen.” It’s four times as resistant to antibodies as other variants and may reinfect people in just weeks. Read Read more…
In response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) recommendation to make children 6 months through 5 years old eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra issued a statement on this major milestone to protect our nation’s youngest kids during the Read more…
May 19, is National Hepatitis Testing Day in the United States. National Hepatitis Testing Day serves as a reminder that everybody should know their status with viral hepatitis – approximately 5 million Americans are living with viral hepatitis, many of whom do not know they have it. Make an appointment Read more…
Skepticism, Slow Response Complicate Mysterious Misery of ‘Long COVID’ Long COVID is distinct from an acute COVID-19 infection. In the acute phase of COVID-19, the immune system fights off the virus. Symptoms can range from mild to severe to nonexistent. COVID-19 has been remarkable for the number of people who Read more…
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2022 Today is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD), a day to address the impact of HIV on women and girls. When we reduce HIV stigma and promote testing, prevention, and treatment for women, we can help #StopHIVTogether. Knowing your HIV Read more…
The GRS board and staff were proud to participate in this year’s Black Expo at CSUS on February 26. Our mobile testing van was available on site for those wanting HIV testing and information.
Resources About COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Outreach resources for COVID-19 vaccine boosters. Learn more about booster eligibility at the CDC website here.
The Board, staff, and clients of Golden Rule Services would like to thank NorCal Aids Cycle for the generous, and much needed, $10,000 grant. This year alone GRS assured that 600 clients received free HIV and STD testing!
GRS Raises Over $10,350 for NCAC 2021 On Saturday, October 2, 2021, Golden Rule Services participated in the NorCal AIDS Cycle ride to raise money and awareness for HIV/AIDS service providers in the Sacramento Valley and beyond. The GRS team raised over $10,350 for the 2021 ride and was honored Read more…
