• Health Services

    Medicine Sources & Disposal in Milpitas, California

    Prescriptions and other medicine suppliers in Milpitas.

    Drug Discounts Santa Clara County MedAssist Program Sponsored by the County of Santa Clara and the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC). The program provides cash grants to eligible adults or parents of children with valid prescriptions for asthma inhalers, insulin, or EpiPens. Drug Disposal How should I dispose of old or unused medication? The Medication, Education and Disposal (MED) Project is a community drug take-back program and provides drop off locations at local law enforcement agencies and pharmacies to allow residents to bring expired or unwanted medicines to a convenient, centralized location for proper disposal. MED Project accepts expired medications, medicinal liquids and controlled substances. Do not flush medications…

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    Hospitals & Clinics In and Near Milpitas, CA

    hospitals & clinics

    Health Services in and near Milpitas Emergency hospitals & clinics (non-emergency) serving Milpitas, CA. We have some of the best medical facilities in the country in the area surrounding Milpitas to take care of you in your hour of need. Use address links to get maps and directions. Click on phone numbers if you are using a cellphone, and call will go through. Donate Home Medical Equipment Hospice Care Hospitals & Clinics In Milpitas Hospitals & Clinics in Santa Clara and Alameda Counties Donate Home Medical Equipment If you have medical equipment that’s in usable condition, consider donating it or giving it away. Charitable organizations such as Little Wins, AFCA and…

  • Shops

    Beauty, Cosmetics & Health at the Great Mall

    Cosmetics

    While we all like to be well-groomed, it is good to know how beauty products are regulated before we rush to the Great Mall to buy some. Also look here for ear piercing shops, and places with health products. Cosmetics & U.S. Law The following is an introduction to how cosmetics are regulated under U.S. law, and how these laws may be different from those in other countries. Introduction How U.S. Law Defines Cosmetics How U.S. Law Defines Drugs How a Product Can Be Considered Both a Cosmetic and a Drug Assuring Ingredient and Product Safety Cosmetics Registration More Resources Cosmetics, Beauty Salons & health products sold at the Great Mall…

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    Health Advice from Milpitas & Other Local Resources

    Combating COVID-19 with resilience

    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…

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    Sun: Beauty or the Beast (Skin Cancer Discussed)

    DZ Open Lens Productions

    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…

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    Health & Beauty Services in Milpitas Square

    Milpitas Square

    Health and beauty services can be found in Milpitas Square, though it is best known for its restaurants. Da Tang Foot Spa Yelp reviews. “Very clean and nice staff. The massage was great! It helped me relax a lot, and I will go back for sure.” 448 Barber Ln. 408-217-4868 Haircom You can purchase beauty products on their website. 212 Barber Ct. 408-321-8288 IQ Laser Vision We are proud to offer the most up to date laser-assisted eye correction surgery options in the field, including the ZEISS SMILE procedure. 310 Barber Court 408-475-2220 PCT Ginseng & Herbs Though other stores may offer products that are more inexpensive, the grade and…

  • Community Matters

    LGBTQ Milpitas

    While Milpitas is far from being a city known for its LGBTQ community, as we really have no night life here for anyone, we do have activities and services to serve this part of our community, and most businesses are open and friendly to people of all sorts. Milpitas is proud to be the hometown of Broadway’s Drag Darling Cacophony Daniels. Milpitas Pride Part 1 Broadway’s Drag Darling Cacophony Daniels welcomes you to Milpitas Pride with the song “Perfect Day” from Legally Blonde. Part 2 – Part 3 – Part 4 – Part 5 Milpitas Pride Flag Raising 2020 Avenidas Rainbow Collective Monthly LGBTQ+ social group. We are collaborating with…

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    Health Services in and near Milpitas

    Valley Medical Center

    We have some of the best medical facilities in the country in the area surrounding Milpitas to take care of you in your hour of need. Abortion Providers Chiropractors and Physical Therapists Counseling: Help and Support with Problems Dental Services Donate Home Medical Equipment Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Drug Discounts Drug Disposal Drug Reference Drug Stores / Pharmacies Emergency Training and Planning Fitness – Personal Training, Teams, Sports Programs & Training Health Advice Health Insurance Hospice Care Hospitals & Clinics In Milpitas Hospitals & Clinics in Santa Clara and Alameda Counties Marijuana Dispensaries Medical Technology Developed in Milpitas Medicine and Drugstores in Milpitas Optometric Services / Optometry Suicide Prevention Resources…

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    Coronavirus COVID-19 Updates for Milpitas

    Combating COVID-19 with resilience

    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. Some posts here will be updated with extra links to Covid-19 information related to their usual topics. Covid-19 Case Rates in Milpitas Covid-19 Testing Available in Milpitas Covid-19 Updated Pages COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility and Scheduling Most Recent Santa Clara County Shelter-in-Place (SIP) Order City Services Available or Closed Financial Resources for those suffering financially because of Covid-19 Milpitas Unified School District Services Santa Clara County County Services Pages on GoMilpitas with recently updated Covid-19 coverage Covid-19 Jokes Covid-19 Information…

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    Abortion Providers Near Milpitas

    The Choice is yours

    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…