COVID-19

Local COVID-19 Resources:

County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency

Their website provides Santa Cruz County COVID-19 Data as to the number of cases, FAQ’s and a phone number where questions can be asked.

For Vaccine Information, please visit the Santa Cruz County's Vaccine Information Page.

Monterey County Health Department
Their website provides Monterey County COVID-19 Data as to the number of cases, FAQ’s and a phone number where questions can be asked.

For Vaccine Information, please visit the Monterey County's Vaccine Information Page.

California Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response) and CDPH (California Department of Public Health)
The state website provides California COVID-19 Data as to the number of cases, FAQ’s, resources, new releases and a list of Guidance Documents for COVID-19.

CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Information for Healthcare Professionals

CDC COCA (Clinician Outreach and Communications Activity)
COCA prepares clinicians to respond to emerging health threats and public health emergencies by communicating relevant, timely information related to disease outbreaks, disasters, terrorism events, and other health alerts. There are recorded recent webinars on COVID-19, including one on pregnant women and children. Information for Healthcare Professionals

AMA (American Medical Association) COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) resource center for physicians

AHA (American Hospital Association) Updates and Resources on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Other Related Resources & Tools

Latest COVID-19 News from CMA

CDPH urges physicians to prescribe COVID-19 therapeutics to mitigate impact of winter respiratory surge

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

CDPH is urging physicians to lower barriers for prescribing COVID-19 therapeutics.

Next Virtual Grand Rounds to focus on emerging viruses: COVID-19, MPX and enterovirus

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

COVID-19 remains on our radar, but other infectious diseases are also causing new or unusual symptoms and warrant attention. To learn more, plan to join us on on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, from 12 – 1 p.m. for the latest installment of our monthly Virtual Grand Rounds – Updates of Emerging Viruses: COVID-19, MPX, and Enterovirus, Including Polio .

Health care worker retention bonus application portal now open

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

CMA worked with the Governor and legislature to secure $1.3 billion in the state budget to provide retention bonuses for California’s physicians and other health care providers.

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Statewide Resources

Questions and Answers

Answers to common physician questions during COVID-19

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Telehealth Toolkit

Guidance for physicians implementing telehealth during COVID-19

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Financial Toolkit

Overview of financial relief available to physicians during COVID-19

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COVID-19 Webinar

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CMA PPE Relief

Due to the PPE Relief Program's overwhelming success, CMA is extending support to practices and physicians with direct shipment of PPE supplies. As supplies become available, CMA will contact past program participants. If you have questions or would like to register your practice, please email memberservice@cmadocs.org.

The State of California made millions of medical-grade PPE pieces – including N95 masks, surgical masks, shields, gowns, and gloves – available FREE to physician practices. The California Office of Emergency Services partnered with CMA to distribute this equipment to qualifying small and medium-sized medical practices at live events in July and August. CMA is now distributing PPE Relief kits via direct shipment to practices that did not register for the first round of distribution. PPE Relief kits include up to a two-month supply (exact amount may vary by practice size, specialty and location). Questions? See the FAQ.

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