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Health Services

Abortion Providers Near Milpitas

Is abortion legal in Milpitas and nearby Santa Clara County cities?
Yes, but abortion clinics are not available in each city. Milpitas just happens not to have one, but there are three nearby.

West Coast States Launch New Multi-State Commitment to Reproductive Freedom, Standing United on Protecting Abortion Access
Published: Jun 24, 2022
In the face of U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Roe vs. Wade, California, Oregon and Washington will continue to be a safe haven for all people seeking abortions and other reproductive health care services in these states:
The governors of California, Oregon and Washington today issued a Multi-State Commitment to defend access to reproductive health care, including abortion and contraceptives, and committed to protecting patients and doctors against efforts by other states to export their abortion bans to our states.
This Multi-State Commitment affirms the governors’ commitment in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s unprecedented decision to strip away a constitutional right that has been in place for half a century, leaving abortion regulation to the states. The sweeping decision means that for patients in more than half the country, home to 33.6 million women, abortion care is illegal or inaccessible.
A copy of the Multi-State Commitment to Reproductive Freedom can be found here.

Planned Parenthood – San Jose Health Center
Abortion clinic
Before your abortion, our expert and caring staff will discuss all of your pregnancy options with you to help you make sure abortion is the best decision for you. We’ll also talk with you about your health history to make sure we’re providing the best care for you.
3.6 miles from Milpitas
1691 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126
408-287-7526
Hours:
Sunday: 8AM–4PM
Monday: 8AM–8PM
Tuesday: 8AM–5PM
Wednesday: 8:30AM–5PM
Thursday: 8AM–5PM
Friday: 8AM–4PM
Saturday: 8AM–4PM
Make an Appointment
Our expert care providers offer care in the following services. Learn more about what services are offered, what to expect, and pricing.

FPA Women’s Health
Women’s health clinic · San Jose, CA
An abortion is a medical procedure that ends a pregnancy. It is a basic healthcare need for millions of women, girls, and others who can become pregnant. Our number one priority is to deliver the highest quality care to all women, no matter where they come from or the reason for their visit. We are grateful for the thousands of patients who have trusted us with their care over the past 50 years.
4.8 miles from Milpitas
2100 Forest Ave #108, San Jose, CA 95128

Hours:
Monday: 8AM–5PM
Tuesday: 8AM–5PM
Wednesday: 8AM–5PM
Thursday: 8AM–5PM
Friday: 8AM–5PM

RealOptions Obria Medical Clinic in East San Jose
Women’s health clinic
4.9 miles from Milpitas
12 N White Rd #1 San Jose, CA 95127
Call 408-272-5577
Text 408-837-1717
It is your decision. It is your choice. “We are trying to provide information to the patient so she can make an informed decision,” said Christine Kulle, the Nurse Practitioner at RealOptions. “We are there to provide information, education, and support in whatever she decides.”
Hours:
Monday: 9AM–5PM
Tuesday: 9AM–5PM
Wednesday: 9AM–5PM
Thursday: 9AM–5PM
Friday: 9AM–5PM

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Dental Services

Health Services in and near Milpitas

Dental services of many specialties are available in Milpitas from general dentistry, through orthodontics and oral surgery.

Dentistry

Dentists

Mary Jane Fuster, DMD
General dentistry, teeth whitening, crowns, preventive care, periodontal exams.
53 Marylinn Dr.
408-934-0391

Dr. Jerry H Glass, D.D.S.
General and cosmetic dentistry with expertise ranging from porcelain veneers to dental implants, crowns and bridges.
151 S Main St.
408-262-0804

Randy T. Lee, D.D.S.
General dentistry procedures and referrals for all other services.
822 North Hillview Drive
408-719-0690

Dr. Charles H. Margiotta, D.D.S.
Our office is maintained at the highest standard of cleanliness for the protection of our staff and patients.
824 N. Hillview Dr.
408-262-0510.

Dr. Larry Napolitano, DDS
We provide the highest quality of Preventive, Sleep Apnea, Cosmetic, Orthodontics and Restorative dental care.
454 E. Calaveras Blvd.
408-263-6694

Thuy-Mai Nguyen Dental Care
We pledge to offer pro-active, quality dental and gentle care with comprehensive treatments as well as treatment plans in a safe and comfortable environment. Open weekends. Interview.
1418 Dempsey Rd.
408-263-6646

Sethi and Virdi DDS
General dentistry, teeth whitening, fillings, dental implants. Dr. Megna Sethi and Dr. Amandeep Virdi are always welcoming new patients and we would love to have you as part of our dental family.
452 E Calaveras Blvd.
408-610-3742 (New Number as of February 2022.)

Devinder Shoker, D.D.S.
We’re dedicated to compassionate, gentle and affordable dentistry for the whole family.
1295 South Park Victoria Dr.
408-945-0411

Charanjit S.Uppal, D.D.S Inc
Dr. Uppal is originally from India. Ever since arriving in USA in 1989, San Francisco Bay Area has been his home. He had his dental education at University of Southern California (USC), School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA.
1750 Clear Lake Ave.
408-942-4400

Dental Offices

Classique Dental Care – Dr. Ramos DDS
Preventive health, cosmetic dentistry, tooth replacement, orthodontics. 3 days in Milpitas, 3 days in Fremont.
126 W Calaveras Blvd.
408-263-7690

Dharmani Dental
As your dental health professionals, we want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians.
430 East Calaveras Boulevard
408-263-9714

Dentistry for Children
We are a peditaric specialty practice. Benjamin Cho D.D.S.
468 E. Calaveras Blvd. Suite D-1
408-263-6331

Foothill Square Dental Center
Dr. Roy and Dr. Patel’s general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry practice in Milpitas, CA is easily accessible to patients throughout the area.
371 Jacklin Rd.
408-263-2252

Gentle Dental McCarthy Ranch
A full array of dental treatments, including preventive and restorative procedures, root canal therapy, inlays and onlays, crowns and bridges, implants, bone augmentation and expert oral surgery.
142 Ranch Drive
408-942-8808

Milpitas Dental Center
Dentistry for the whole family is our specialty. Our staff is multi-lingual and multi-cultural. As dental professionals, we keep abreast of the latest technology and maintain a state-of-the-art practice.
1101 S. Park Victoria Dr.
408-263-9343

Milpitas Smile Design
A family practice, and our goal is to provide the best dental care we can while making every staff member and patient feel as if they are part of our extended group of family and friends.
414 South Main Street
408-934-0693

Mission View Dental
A full scope of general and cosmetic dentistry with expertise ranging from porcelain veneers to dental implants, crowns and bridges. Dr. Beedu can now correct a wide variety of so-called permanent cosmetic dental problems, and can literally redesign your smile. We treat children of all ages.
1119 South Park Victoria Drive
408-945-4333

Sweet Tooth Care
We each share the belief that our care should be comprehensive and courteous responding fully to your individual needs.
1105 S. Park Victoria Dr.
408-262-8747

Teeth Buddies Pediatri Dentistry
Dr. Suruchi Warwatkar. We are dedicated to making our office a fun and comfortable place to visit with amenities including a Beverage Bar, a Children’s Play Area including video games, blankets and pillows and TVs in our patient rooms. For your convenience, we also offer extended hours and Saturday appointments.
470 E Calaveras Blvd.
408-636-2937

Oral Surgeons

Bay Area Dental Surgery Center
We treat patients from 18 months to 15 years of age (Special Needs patients up to age 17). Services are all administered under general anesthesia and include cleanings, x-rays, fillings, extractions, crowns, and pulpotomies (root canals on baby teeth). We do not treat adult root canals.
1172 Cadillac Ct.
408-946-9800

Drs. James P Carrigan and David S Amid, DDS
Periodontists and oral surgeons.
444 E Calaveras Blvd.
408-263-2662

Dr. Neal Swann and Brian Fong
Yelp. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dentist. The top oral surgeon in the Milpitas area. Dr. Swann has pulled teeth, created solid implants, and even saved me from unnecessary surgery.
464 E Calaveras Blvd.
408-263-2962

Oral Care Associates
Dale H. Minkin, D.D.S. The surgical staff at Oral Care Associates consists of experienced, certified oral and maxillofacial surgical assistants, who assist in surgery and the administration of I.V. anesthesia.
75 S Milpitas Blvd # 103
408-946-9100

Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center
At the office of Timothy Nguyen, our goal is to help you achieve the smile you deserve.
991 Montague Exp., Suite #102
408-946-6666

Smile Solutions
Dental implants, oral surgery, periodontics, orthodontics. Dr. Aimin Liu, BDS, MD, DDS, and Elaine Wang, DDS. English and Cantonese.
991 Montague Expressway, Suite 204
408-618-8581

Yen Oral Surgery
Dr. Kevin Yen is a full scope Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, with extensive training in complex procedures.
856 N Hillview Dr.
408-945-8646

Orthodontists

Calaveras Family Dentistry & Orthodontics
Yelp reviews.
79 Dempsey Rd.
408-263-0900

Lee & Woo Orthodontics
Both Dr. Lee and Dr. Woo are Board Certified Orthodontists who take a lively role in exceeding the standards of the orthodontic profession.
194 S Hillview Dr.
408-263-2750

Orthoworks Invisalign and Orthodontic Group
Our team of orthodontists specializes in providing Invisalign®, clear braces, adult braces, and orthodontic treatment for children.
858 N Hillview Dr.
408-262-2282

South Bay Orthodontics
Whether you’re an adult, teen or child, Dr. Lee, Dr. Sunwoo, and our staff are committed to helping you achieve the smile you deserve – a healthy, beautiful one.
995 Montague Expy #117
408-946-0766

Wadden & Tran Orthodontics
Best in Milpitas. The smiles they create are stunning. Office very friendly for young teens. Our son went here.
432 E Calaveras Blvd.
408-262-7223

Health Advice from Milpitas & Other Local Resources

Health Services in and near Milpitas

Top resources for getting medical health advice from local sources. No political bias.

Advice

American Red Cross
Serving the bustling San Jose metro area, the sprawling tech campuses of Mountain View and Palo Alto and the Santa Cruz mountains, the Silicon Valley Chapter oversees the most populous county in the Bay Area. A dedicated team of staff and volunteers works with community partners, local government and donors to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters.
2731 North 1st St.
San Jose, CA 95134
877-727-6771

The California Patient’s Guide
This guide is intended to inform you of your rights to receive quality health care and what steps you can take if you encounter problems. Prepared by The Foundation for Taxpayer & Consumer Rights. Download a PD version in English or Spanish.

Department of Managed Health Care
Get help with your HMO. How do HMOs rate on quality and service? Click here to check out the online California HMO Report Card. Use the health plan dashboard to view or compare health plan information. The health plan dashboard features health plan contact information, enrollment data, complaint and IMR data, enforcement actions, and financial data.
1-888-466-2219

The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy
Reliable, easy-to-use online book of medical information. First published in 1899 as a small reference book for physicians and pharmacists, The Manual grew in size and scope to become one of the most widely used comprehensive medical resources for professionals and consumers. As the Manual evolved, it continually expanded the reach and depth of its offerings to reflect the mission of providing the best medical information of the day to a wide cross-section of users, including medical professionals and students, veterinarians and veterinary students, and consumers.

Santa Clara County Public Health Department
Offers a number of programs and services to help keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy. From health and wellness programs to disease control and disaster planning, we can help you make healthy choices, support your children’s growth, prevent illnesses, and much, much more.

The County of Santa Clara Emergency Operations Center has been activated in response to the spread of COVID-19. Find more information about our efforts here.

Washington Community Health Resource Library
Access to informational resources focusing on health-related topics. The Library provides free, public access to a variety of resources including books, journals, videos and a variety of medical databases. Washington Hospital, Fremont.

Allergies

Allergy Forecast
Something in the air got you sneezing? Check the pollen report for the Milpitas area on The Weather Channel. Do you know which kinds of pollen aggravate your symptoms? Here is the 3 day outlook for the worst offenders. Also a 15 day prediction of allergy symptoms.

Cancer

American Cancer Society
Put 95035 in drop down menu under “In Your Area.” Local events and information.
Santa Clara County Unit
1715 S Bascom Ave, Ste 100
Campbell, CA, 95008
408-559-0270

Cancer CAREpoint
Provides personalized counseling, assistance, resources & education to all Silicon Valley cancer patients, survivors, families & caregivers at no cost.
2505 Samaritan Drive, Building 400, Suite 402
San Jose, CA 95124
Call our Community Helpline: 408-402-6611

Common Cold, Flu

Cold and Flu Facts
Influenza, or the flu, is a respiratory infection caused by a variety of flu viruses. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 35 to 50 million Americans come down with the flu during each flu season, which typically lasts from November to March.

  • Colds are minor infections of the nose and throat caused by more than 200 different viruses. Rhinovirus is the most common cause, accounting for 10 to 40 percent of colds. Other common cold viruses include coronavirus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
  • A cold may last for about one week, but some colds last longer, especially in children, the elderly and those in poor health.
  • In the United States, colds account for more visits to the doctor than any other condition.
  • Adults get an average of two to four colds per year, mostly between September and May.
  • Young children suffer from an average of six to eight colds per year.
  • Colds are highly contagious. They most often spread when droplets of fluid that contain a cold virus are transferred by touch. These droplets may also be inhaled.

Combating COVID-19 with resilienceCovid-19

Coronavirus COVID-19 Updates for Milpitas
As the Coronavirus COVID-19 has hit our city and county particularly hard, I will use this post to keep you updated on important information you will need right here in town.

COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility and Scheduling
COVID-19 Vaccinations are only available to those who meet federal and state criteria.

Hearing Loss

General Information About Costco Hearing Aid Centers
Costco Hearing Aid Centers offer the latest in premium hearing aid technology
and open-fit design, at the value everyone expects from Costco. Costco Hearing Aid Centers Offer:

  • Costco value pricing
  • Premium technology
  • Free product demonstrations
  • Free hearing tests*
  • Free follow up appointments
  • Free hearing aid cleanings and check-ups
  • Free loss and damage coverage (with no deductible)
  • Free warranty periods (warranty varies by model)

Directions to nearest Costco Center.

Health Insurance-Free and Low-Cost

Health Services in and near Milpitas

Health insurance services that provide free and low cost insurance to especially vulnerable citizens of Milpitas and elsewhere in California, or provide an insurance comparison for more expensive plans.

Health insurance questions

Insurance Not Needed

Stanford Children’s Health Teen Van
A mobile clinic offering free health services to uninsured and underinsured youth, ages 12 to 25, in the San Francisco Bay Area. We visit high schools, community colleges, and nonprofit organizations from as far south as East San Jose and as far north as San Bruno. Our staff includes a doctor specializing in adolescent medicine, a nurse practitioner, a social worker, a nutritionist, two medical assistants, and a registrar/driver.

Santa Clara Valley Health & Hospital System
​The County of Santa Clara Health System is our local healthcare safety net and provider of comprehensive care, service, and program to the residents of our county. The Health System includes the Behavioral Health Services Department, Public Health Department, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center hospital and clinics, O’Connor Hospital, St. Louise Regional Hospital, Emergency Medical Services Agency, Custody Health Services Department, and Valley Health Plan. We are dedicated to the health and well-being of all communities in Santa Clara County.

Here is just some of the work of the Health System:

  • Manage the 911 system
  • Provide high quality care for women and infants
  • Deliver specialized treatment for emergency care, trauma, and burn injuries
  • Protect people during public health emergencies like earthquakes
  • Provide mental health services including suicide prevention and crisis services
  • Offer a low-cost health plan through Covered California
  • Make primary care, family medicine, and pediatric care available
  • Provide care to those with no health coverage or ability to pay
  • Support safe communities through anti-domestic violence programs
  • Promote the necessity and benefits of childhood and other immunizations

Your Health System will continue to improve the patient and customer experience, maximize the value of the services and care we provide, and improve the health of the community. We are committed to Better Health for All.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Low Cost and Price Comparison Insurance

California Healthy Families (SCHIP)
Healthy Families is low cost insurance for California children and teens. It provides health, dental and vision coverage to children who do not have insurance and do not qualify for free Medi-Cal.

To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of California and a U.S. Citizen, National, or a Non-Citizen legally admitted into the U.S. You must be uninsured (and ineligible for Medicaid) and meet one of the following:

  • 18 years of age and under, or
  • Pregnant, or
  • A primary care giver with a child(ren) 18 years of age and under.

Children’s Health Initiative
Provides access to health insurance to the estimated 71,000 uninsured children in Santa Clara County. CHI includes three health insurance programs: Medi-Cal, Healthy Families and a local program called Healthy Kids.

To meet the new goal, the Children’s Health Initiative incorporates three major program components:

  • Every child in Santa Clara County shall have real access to regular health care as a result of being insured.
  • No uninsured child who is a resident of Santa Clara County, and whose parents have an income at or below 300% of the federal poverty level, shall be turned away from receiving health coverage.
  • Establish an Outreach Plan, which will include education of families on the appropriate use of their benefits and the health care system, and improve enrollment retention.

Covered California
The Covered California Health Exchange is the government agency offering subsidized Obamacare plans for this state. The California Health Exchange was created to assist citizens and legal residents with applying for marketplace coverage in order to comply with the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”). When the law was passed in 2010, each of the 50 states had to decide to either create a state-run health insurance exchange or offer enrollment through a federally-operated exchange. This state chose to create their own exchange and called it “Covered California”.

  • Lowest Prices.
  • Government Discounts.
  • Easy Enrollment.

Medicare Plans in Milpitas, CA
Compare Medicare Advantage, Prescription Drug and Medigap Plans. On this page we help consumers: Compare the top Medicare Plans available in Milpitas, CA. Reviews of all Advantage, Part D, and Medicare Supplement plans.

See also ~ Insurance Services in Milpitas
For other types of insurance being sold in Milpitas.

COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility and Scheduling

COVID-19 Vaccinations are only available to those who meet federal and state criteria.
CDC now recommends a booster vaccination of the COVID-19 vaccine for moderate to severe immunocompromised individuals that previously completed the series.

Covid Vaccination

COVID-19 Vaccine Information
The first COVID-19 vaccines have been authorized for use in the United States. Hundreds of millions of people have now received these safe and effective vaccines. The Public Health Department strongly recommends that anyone aged 12 and above get vaccinated now.

Additional Doses for immunocompromised patients after two doses of Pfizer or Moderna: 3rd doses of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines have been authorized for patients who are at least 28 days from their last dose and who are moderately or severely immunocompromised. At this time, additional doses after receiving the Johnson and Johnson vaccine have not been authorized. If you are not sure whether you qualify for a 3rd dose of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines, please consult with your physician.

All individuals age 12 and older are eligible to be vaccinated.
Youth between 12 to 17-years old need to provide a signed consent form from a parent or legal guardian. For County-operated sites, the consent form is available online.

The County of Santa Clara has launched a free In-Home Vaccination Program for individuals who are unable to leave their place of residence.

County of Santa Clara COVID-19 News Releases
Get the latest announcements regarding testing, vaccinations, and case load in Santa Clara County here.

Free Transportation to Vaccination Locations

Santa Clara County, VTA has created an interactive map for the public to find a list of the current vaccination locations, along with the bus or light rail routes to take to each site. Transit trips are free as VTA is currently not collecting fares. When viewers click on any vaccination location on the map, they will be taken to the Google Maps transit option to find the most efficient transit route to get to the destination.

When you can get vaccinated

Healthcare workers and long-term care residents (Phase 1A)~Now vaccinating

People with a high chance of exposure and those 65 or older (Phase 1B)~Now vaccinating
Sector populations with high chance of exposure:

  • Agriculture and food
  • Education and childcare
  • Emergency services

Individuals age 16 or older at higher risk~Now vaccinating
People with certain significant high-risk:

  • Medical conditions
  • Disabilities
  • Illnesses
  • Living spaces
  • Work environments

Every Californian 16 or older~Starts April 15, 2021
Vaccination of people younger than 16 will start as soon as the COVID-19 vaccines are approved for them.

Individuals who are eligible to be vaccinated are encouraged, but not required, to contact their healthcare system to make an appointment. Under the County’s “no wrong door” policy, all providers below (with the exception of the VA) are able to vaccinate eligible patients regardless of your healthcare provider or insurance. See below for scheduling options by provider.

Bay Area Community Health: Click here to schedule an appointment for a vaccination

  • Healthcare Workers
  • People ages 16+ (Those aged 16-18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.)
  • Food and Agriculture Workers
  • Emergency Services workers
  • Education/Childcare workers
  • Those who have a complex health condition (click for more info)
  • Those experiencing homelessness
  • People who live in Congregate Residential settings
  • People who work in Public Transportation setting

El Camino Health: Click here to schedule an appointment for a vaccination

  • Anyone who is 16 years of age or older and lives or works in Santa Clara County; or
  • Individuals who reside in a high-risk congregate setting in Santa Clara County; or
  • Individuals in Santa Clara County who are at highest risk for extreme complications from COVID-19 due to specific health conditions; or
  • Individuals in Santa Clara County who are at high-risk for extreme complications from COVID-19 due to a severe mental or physical disability; or
  • People who live or work in Santa Clara County and are at risk of exposure to COVID-19 through their work in:
    – Healthcare; or
    – Education and Childcare; or
    – Emergency Services; or
    – Food and Agriculture; or
    – Public Transit

Federal Retail Pharmacy Program – Vaccine Appointments

The Federal Retail Pharmacy Program has been activated with select pharmacy partners.  California’s current pharmacy partners are CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens,  Albertsons, Walmart, Costco, Kroger, Topco, Cardinal, CPESN, Good Neighbor, and Health Mart. Pharmacy partners are now offering COVID-19 vaccine in their select store locations.  Currently, eligible groups are ages 65+, health-care workers, long-term care and congregate settings, food and agriculture workers, education and childcare workers, emergency services workers, public transit workers, airport workers, commercial airline workers, and ages 16-64 with high-risk medical conditions.  Appointments will be required.  Eligible Californians should not contact individual stores for appointments or come to the store seeking a vaccination without an appointment.  Eligible individuals should be directed to the following scheduling links below for an appointment:

Kaiser Permanente, please proceed with the scheduling process on this link.

  • We’re currently vaccinating people 16 and older as supplies allow.
  • We can only vaccinate people with appointments and not family members or others who accompany them.
  • Sign in to check availability and schedule your vaccine appointment.

Levi Stadium

  • Same as Santa Clara County list above.

Mountain View Community Center
Appointment-only vaccination site operated by the County will provide up to 1,000 vaccine doses per weekday. The Mountain View location is now accepting appointments. To schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment at this or other locations in Santa Clara County, visit sccfreevax.org.

Palo Alto Medical Foundation/ Sutter Health, please proceed with the scheduling process on this link.

  • Patients age 16 and older.
  • Note: If you’re age 16-17, you can receive the Pfizer vaccine with consent. Bring a parent or guardian to your vaccine appointment, or have them sign this form and bring it with you.

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Hospitals and Clinics, please proceed with the scheduling process on this link. Sites available in San Jose, Gilroy, Santa Clara, and Mountain View. Please continue checking for updated information at sccfreevax.org.

  • All individuals age 16 and older who live, work, or attend school in Santa Clara County are eligible to be vaccinated.New appointments are regularly added by the County of Santa Clara Health System and all other providers, and many providers are now adding appointments. Please check this website for updates.As of April 28, the County of Santa Clara Health System and other healthcare providers can resume the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at select locations, following federal and state recommendations. The County Health System will offer either Pfizer or Moderna (2-dose mRNA vaccines) at all of its vaccination clinics. In addition, the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be available upon request at select sites. For more information about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, see fact sheet from the Santa Clara County Public Health Department.

VA Palo Alto HealthCare System: Click here to schedule an appointment for a vaccination
Congress has passed a new law that allows us to offer COVID-19 vaccines to more people. VA is now able to offer vaccine to the following groups who are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine at VA when their local VA facilities have enough vaccine:

  • Veterans
  • Spouse of a Veteran
  • Caregivers of a Veteran
  • Recipients of Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) benefits

Walgreens
Let’s check COVID-19 vaccine and testing availability in your area. Enter 95035. Best to check just after midnight.

What if I have problems accessing those websites, or they won’t accept my zip Code?

Quarantine Guidance for fully vaccinated people
Following the direction of the CDC and CDPH, the County of Santa Clara Public Health Department has issued new quarantine guidance for people who have been fully vaccinated.

  • If you have completed your COVID-19 vaccination and you have been a close contact to someone with COVID-19, you do NOT need to quarantine if you meet ALL the conditions listed below.
  • Are fully vaccinated (this means 2 or more weeks have passed after you received the second dose in a 2-dose vaccine series, or 2 or more weeks have passed after you received one dose of a single-dose vaccine),
  • Are within 3 months after you received the last dose in the vaccine series,
  • Do not have symptoms of COVID-19 since the current exposure. (If you have COVID-19 symptoms, isolate and get tested immediately.

Evidence used to update the list of underlying medical conditions that increase a person’s risk of severe illness from COVID-19~Updated March 29, 2021
This list is a living document that will be periodically updated by CDC, and it could rapidly change as the science evolves. Severe illness from COVID-19 is defined as hospitalization, admission to the ICU, intubation or mechanical ventilation, or death. Find out just how likely you are to get a severe case of COVID-19 because of underlying conditions here.


MOA of Messenger RNA-Based COVID-19 Vaccines
This animation demonstrates the mechanism of action of Messenger RNA based vaccines for COVID-19 (SARs-CoV-2) from companies such as Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Arcturus Therapeutics.


How mRNA Vaccines Work – Simply Explained
mRNA vaccines have to potential to end the COVID19 pandemic. How do they work? Are they safe? And how could they’ve been developed so quickly? The main idea of mRNA vaccines is to trick our bodies to produce part of a virus. This kickstarts our immune response, without getting us sick. All that’s needed is a part of the virus’s DNA or RNA, packaged into mRNA. Cool!

What is my BMI?
Since one of the more likely dangerous underlying conditions is obesity, defined as a BMI equal to or greater than 30, you may want to calculate your BMI on this CDC page. Those with BMI greater than or equal to 40 can be vaccinated at this time.

Emergency Training and Planning

Health Services in and near Milpitas

Hillcrest Citizens Emergency Response (SAFE) Team graduates 14

Back: Tilly Hermandi, Jeff Sample, Ann & Fred Zeise, Susi Gunarsa, Kathy Kuhne, Dana Arbaugh, Brian McCracken, and Americo (of the Milpitas Fire Dept.)
Front: Yea-Cheng Wang, Gunawan Ali-Santosa, Tina Pham, Agnes & Bethany Eytchison, and Scott DeMars

Use 9-1-1 to hail emergency crews to your location in Milpitas.

Be prepared! Get this emergency preparedness information on these links printed out BEFORE the power goes out!

Milpitas Police Department Offers Text-to-911 Service
Texters are advised to text in their location and what kind of help is needed during a given emergency. The MPD instructs users not to send photos, videos, or emojis. If your phone’s text feature isn’t set to silent, note that reply texts from 911 staff might be audible to anyone within earshot. So if you expect to rely on Text-to-911 in the event of an emergency, it might be wise to silence your text feature now.

1 (800) PGE-5000 or 1 (800) 743-5000
Before calling PG&E about a power outage, check to see if other neighbors are affected. This would confirm if an outage has occurred in just your residence or within the neighborhood area.

Live Audio – Santa Clara County Repeaters
If anything real major going on, you can listen in on the emergency radios here. Ones with most listeners usually the most interesting.

American Red Cross
Silicon Valley Chapter. Emergency preparedness, blood drive info, and more.

CERT
CERT is an emergency preparedness program created to save lives and reduce property damage by training individuals to initiate mitigation activities before or immediately following an emergency. To receive free emergency preparedness training and become a member of the CERT program call 408-586-2801.

The Connection
North American Emergency Management newsletter.

CPR: You Can Do It!
Please try to attend a class to learn CPR correctly, but in a crisis, this page would serve. A printable CPR pocket guide is also available on this page.

Crisis Training
Learning CPR can be fun, empowering, and life saving! Our classes are activity centered utilizing a manikin for every two learners. Classes are available for all ages and abilities.

Enviro Safetech
We are used by businesses and government to take command of obligations and requirements for meeting a full spectrum of hazardous material, waste and occupational health and safety regulations.
2455 Autumnvale Drive, Unit B, San Jose
408-941-9393

Information for Pet Owners
If you evacuate your home, DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PETS BEHIND! Pets most likely cannot survive on their own; and if by some remote chance they do, you may not be able to find them when you return. FEMA.

Red Cross Training + Certification
First Aid, CPR, AED, BLS/CPR for Healthcare, Baby sitting and childcare, Swimming and water safety, Lifeguarding, CNA training, CNA testing, Instructor training.

Stanford University Blood Center
Please call 1-888-723-7831 to make an appointment to bolster our blood supply throughout the fall season. If you’ve received the Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine for COVID-19, you are still eligible to donate blood! Additionally, please note that, even as the CDC eases guidelines on masking for fully-vaccinated individuals, SBC still requires ALL donors to be masked throughout the donation process, including while waiting outside of a mobile/bus blood drive. Learn more.

State of California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
What to do before, during and after an emergency situation.

One of the City’s Emergency Caches. There’s one in each section of Milpitas.

Sun: Beauty or the Beast (Skin Cancer Discussed)

Sun: Beauty or the Beast. Dr. Sunil Dhawan discusses causes and prevention of skin cancer with host Ann Zeise.

Exposure to the sun can have a variety of harmful effects, including skin cancer. Ann Zeise interviews Milpitas and Fremont dermatologist Dr. Sunil Dhawan, who describes the risks, effects, and prevention of solar-induced skin cancer. (There are medical images in this program that may be disturbing to some viewers.)

Skin Cancer Prevention

With the warmer months just around the corner you may be getting ready to plan some fun in the sun. The summertime always finds children spending hours outside playing, as well as beach-filled family vacations, backyard barbeques, and more days just spent soaking up some much-needed vitamin D.

While it can certainly be great for our emotional and mental well-being to go outside, it’s also important that we are protecting our skin against the harmful effects of the sun’s rays. These are some habits to follow all year long to protect against skin cancer,

Wear Sunscreen Daily

Just because the sun isn’t shining doesn’t mean that your skin isn’t being exposed to the harmful UVA and UVB rays. The sun’s rays have the ability to penetrate through clouds. So it’s important that you generously apply sunscreen to the body and face about 30 minutes before going outside.

Opt for a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 that also protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Everyone should use sunscreen, even infants. Just one sunburn during your lifetime can greatly increase your risk for developing skin cancer, so always remember to lather up!

Reapply Sunscreen Often

If you are planning to be outdoors for a few hours you’ll want to bring your sunscreen with you. After all, one application won’t be enough to protect you all day long. A good rule of the thumb to follow is, reapply sunscreen every two hours. Of course, you’ll also want to apply sunscreen even sooner if you’ve just spent time swimming or if you’ve been sweating a lot (e.g. running a race or playing outdoor sports).

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Dr. Dhawan is a graduate of San Francisco State University and the University of Southern California School of Medicine. He completed an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at U.C.S.F followed by a residency in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami, where he was also Chief Resident. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Dermatology. Dr. Dhawan is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American Academy of Dermatology. He also is an Assistant Adjunct Professor at the Stanford University, Department of Dermatology, where he teaches dermatology residents and medical students. In addition to English, he speaks Hindi.

Center for Dermatology Cosmetic and Laser Surgery
995 Montague Expressway, Suite 111
Milpitas, CA 95035
855-374-4128

This program was aired on KMVT15 Community Media.

Produced and edited by Dox Doxiadis and Ann Zeise.
Guest: Dr. Sunil Dhawan
Camera: Robin Frank
Studio Engineers: Robin Frank & Mark Taylor

Hospitals & Clinics In and Near Milpitas, CA
Emergency hospitals and non-emergency health clinics serving Milpitas, CA.

Intimate Partner Violence During Covid-19

Domestic violence has increased during stay-at-home restrictions during Covid-19.

olence-Hotline-800.799.SAFE-7233-National-Sex

Reporting Family Violence National Hot Line
Has resources to call or chat on this page, as well as a quick exit button, if needed.
What to Expect When You Contact Us. Your safety always comes first.
Call Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
TTY 1-800-787-3224

Community Solutions
We provide critical services for children, teens, adults, and families who are facing times of crisis, ranging from mental health and substance use challenges to domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. We provide services in Santa Clara County and San Benito County.
24-Hour Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking Crisis Line
1-877-END-SADV (1-877-363-7238)

Family Violence Unit
The Family Violence Unit in Santa Clara County reviews, files, and prosecutes crimes of domestic violence; physical abuse, endangerment, and neglect of children, elders, and dependent adults; and child abduction crimes. For More Information please contact:
Family Violence Unit
70 West Hedding Street
San Jose, CA 95110
Email: dvunit@dao.sccgov.org
Phone: 408-792-2969

Maitri
A free, confidential, nonprofit organization based in the San Francisco Bay Area that primarily helps families and individuals from South Asia (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives) facing domestic violence, emotional abuse, cultural alienation, or family conflict. No one is turned away.
Toll Free Helpline: 1-888-862-4874

YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley
Dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Challenges During Covid

Can’t meet in public spaces, such as restaurants.

Person seeking help can’t avoid their abuser who would be constantly monitoring them.

Zoom fatigue, especially with children. Therapy became just too much. Isolation was tough for kids. Challenge to engage for therapists.

Shelter capacity dwindled. Some had to go to hotels. They didn’t get services going to those in shelters. Clients were often tech challenged.

Hard to get empathy across on Zoom. Staff of services had to learn how to build rapport via Zoom. Disconnect has been tough for everyone.

Financial problems greatly increased. Problems paying rent, buying food.

Different populations affected differently by COVID19 and job losses and food insecurity.

See also ~ Domestic Violence
What to do and who to call if you or a friend are a victim of domestic violence in Santa Clara County.

 

Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation

Health Services in and near Milpitas

AA Meetings, Al Anon Meetings, and Narcotics Anonymous Meetings in Milpitas, CA

Isha Diagnostics California Corporation
Drug & Alcohol, DNA Testing. Live Scan Fingerprinting
1207 S Park Victoria Dr
408-791-6016

AA meeting

Alcohol Rehabilitation

Find AA Meetings in Milpitas, any day, any time, any type.
Meetings in several places around town.

For More Information on Meetings and Times Call 866-641-9190

As Bill Sees It Book Mtg
For More Information on Meetings and Times Call 866-641-9190
Sunday at 5:00:0 PM
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church
1989 East Calaveras Blvd

Big Book Study
Saturday at 8:15 PM
AA Big Book Meeting, Digital Basket, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church
1989 East Calaveras Blvd

Beginners Information
For More Information on Meetings and Times Call 866-641-9190
Saturday at 12:15:00 PM
Newcomer, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church
1989 East Calaveras Blvd

Flying Monkeys (chip meeting)
For More Information on Meetings and Times Call 866-641-9190
Friday at 7:00:00 PM
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
Spring Valley Bible Church
196 S Main St

I Am What I Am Men
Thursday at 8:00:00 PM
Closed AA Meeting, Men, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church
1989 East Calaveras Blvd

Invaders Group
For More Information on Meetings and Times Call 866-641-9190
Sunday at 8:00 PM
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
Christ Community Church
1000 S Park Victoria Dr

Living Sober on Saturday
For More Information on Meetings and Times Call 866-641-9190
Saturday at 1:00 PM
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
1989 East Calaveras Blvd

Meditation Meeting
Monday at 7:30 PM
Meditation, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
196 S Main St.

Morning Reflections
Sunday-Saturday 6:45 AM
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church
1989 East Calaveras Blvd

One Step at a Time 12 & 12
Wednesday at 8:00 PM
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA 12 Step Meeting, AA Traditions Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church
1989 East Calaveras Blvd

Serenity at 7
For More Information on Meetings and Times Call 866-641-9190
Friday at 7:00 PM
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church
1989 East Calaveras Blvd

Sisters in Sobriety Women
Thursday at 7:00:00 PM
For More Information on Meetings and Times Call 866-641-9190
Closed AA Meeting, Women
Sunnyhills United Methodist Church
355 Dixon Rd

Friends & Relatives of Alcoholics & Drug Users

Al-Anon-for friends and relatives
Search on “Milpitas” or your own city in Northern California.

Steps for Growth
10:00 AM Saturdays.
Christ Community Church, Room E104
1000 S. Park Victoria Dr. (Cross street: Clear Lake Ave.)

Narcotics Anonymous

Milpitas Home Group: Somewhere To Turn
Tuesday, 8:00 PM Mount Olive Church
1989 East Calaveras Blvd

Last House on the Block
Saturday, 6:30 PM
Mount Olive Lutheran Church
1989 East Calaveras Blvd

What Trauma Victims Need You to Know

A friend, who was badly traumatized by her caregivers in early childhood and cruelty from employers, created this brochure, to be printed two-sided, to be handed to her health providers to help them understand her past, and how it can be triggered by them if they don’t take care to treat her humanely. For more information about Adverse Childhood Experiences check out the ACEs Connection website.


Trauma Facts-2

This page is part of our continuing effort to provide support for those who have experienced trauma and may be suicidal and need to find help.

  1. Predictability: Everyone loves surprises! Not. Trauma survivors often prefer predictability because that feels safer.
  2. Space: Allow time for the survivor to calm down and take perspective. Remember that we trauma survivors often have difficulty regulating our emotions and take longer to calm down. Maybe support self-soothing, for example suggesting you both go for a walk, maybe stay well clear! If the survivor is caught up in the fight/flight response you may be mistaken for the enemy.
  3. Perspective: Be aware when ‘the past is intruding into the present.’ Don’t take responsibility for what is not yours… gently. You can own any insensitivity or lack of consideration that has provoked the reaction and yet separate it from whatever past trauma is fueling what would otherwise appear to be a disproportionate response. Remember there is no such thing as ‘over-reacting’ – the reaction is in direct proportion to the pain experienced in the past rather than in response to what’s happening now.
  4. Rid ‘over-reacting,’ ‘over-sensitive,’ ‘over’-anything from your vocabulary.
  5. Language: Don’t refer to ‘your upbringing, your problem, issues, behavior.’ This sounds like judgment or at the very least like the trauma survivor is somehow broken or the problem. Call it for what it is – trauma.
  6. Be kind, loving, patient… But empathetically set limits – you have needs too! It’s okay to talk about when the survivor’s reactions hurt you too. “I love you and I understand how scared/angry/sad you are… and it’s not okay to hurt me.” Whatever our trauma history, we must all learn to be accountable when we hurt others.
  7. Reciprocity: Most of us had parents who lacked skills in listening, empathy, tolerating uncomfortable feelings, empowerment… Give what you also need to receive [because that’s the best way of making sure you get it back. Make sure that you are getting these things somewhere in your life. If the survivor is your friend or romantic partner, be sure that there is a two-way street. However much you love someone who has experienced trauma, it is unhealthy if you become a savior, therapist, or martyr.
  8. Control and choice. Big trigger when a survivor is denied these. Confer, collaborate cooperate. Unilateral moves even when benevolent will not be appreciated! Trauma is about getting hurt when you had no power or control over the situation, and it is immensely activating when the trauma survivor experiences that powerlessness again. If you want one way to ensure one of the fight/flight/freeze/collapse survival responses, taking away control is the way to do it!