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01/24/2026

En ocasiones, la dieta y el ejercicio no son suficientes para alcanzar y mantener un peso saludable.

Jose Covarrubias, M.D., cirujano bariátrico de Enloe Health, comparte información sobre cómo la cirugía bariátrica puede ser una opción efectiva para lograr sus objetivos de salud.

01/22/2026

01/22/2026

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, handwashing is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs.

It’s essential to wash your hands:
• Before, during, and after preparing food
• Before and after treating a cut or wound
• After using the bathroom
• After blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.

If there is no soap or water nearby, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

01/20/2026

We have great news when it comes to visiting Enloe Health Prompt Care. Using your MyChart account, you can now schedule same-day appointments on Mondays and Tuesdays. Skip the wait and secure your spot from a phone or computer.

Prompt Care is a great option to treat conditions that need quick attention but aren’t emergencies. As a reminder, Prompt Care is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

01/19/2026

Enloe Health honors the legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Take a moment to reflect on his dream of equality and peace. Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

01/17/2026

Dieting and exercise are sometimes not enough to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

Enloe Health bariatric surgeon Jose Covarrubias, M.D., shares insight about how bariatric surgery can be an effective option to achieve your health goals.

01/15/2026

Hair loss is a common experience for cancer patients undergoing certain chemotherapies. It’s a physically — and often emotionally — challenging aspect of treatment. To help reduce chemotherapy-related hair loss, the Enloe Health Regional Cancer Center offers the Paxman Cold Caps System to affected patients.

Learn how the Enloe Health Regional Cancer Center in Chico, CA, used cold caps to help one patient keep her hair as she went through chemotherapy.

01/14/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | January 14, 2026

Public Health Announces Free Flu Vaccine Clinics for the Community

BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. – Butte County Public Health (BCPH) is hosting several free community flu vaccine clinics this month to protect residents against influenza. As flu activity increases across the United States and begins to rise in California, BCPH urges residents to get vaccinated.

It takes about two weeks after vaccination for your body to build up full protection. With flu cases rising, getting vaccinated now helps ensure you are protected before peak season arrives. In Butte County, flu season typically peaks about two weeks later than much of the rest of California — offering a critical window to get vaccinated.

FREE Flu Clinic Dates & Locations:
Flu vaccinations are available to everyone age 3 and older. No appointment is required.

Chico Flu Clinic
January 20 | 10 am - 2 pm:
Butte County Public Health, 2080 E. 20th Street, Ste 180

Oroville Flu Clinic
January 23 | 10 am - 2 pm:
Butte County Public Health, 202 Mira Loma Drive. Clinic located in the Tahoe and Klamath rooms

Gridley Flu Clinic
January 29 | 10 am - 2 pm:
Gridley WIC Office, 239 Sycamore Street

Why Get Vaccinated?

Protection Against Flu Illness
The flu vaccine significantly reduces your risk of getting sick from influenza, a contagious respiratory illness that can lead to serious health complications.

Helps Prevent Severe Outcomes
Some people are at higher risk for serious flu complications that can lead to hospitalization, including:
• Children younger than 5 (especially under 2)
• Adults 65 and older
• Pregnant people
• Individuals with chronic health conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease)
• People with weakened immune systems

• Even If You Still Get the Flu
The flu vaccine may not prevent all infections, but it can still reduce the severity of illness, shorten the duration of symptoms, and lower the risk of hospitalization or death. Vaccinated individuals who get the flu tend to experience milder symptoms.

Flu vaccination is one of the best tools we have to protect individuals and the community, help prevent flu-related hospitalizations, and reduce strain on our healthcare system during peak respiratory illness season.

For more information about clinic locations, visit www.buttecounty.net/PublicHealth/952/Get-Vaccinated

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01/14/2026

La prediabetes no presenta síntomas y es la precursora de la diabetes tipo 2, una condición que puede provocar una enfermedad cardíaca y un derrame cerebral. Afortunadamente, la prediabetes se puede controlar. Aprenda cómo asistiendo a nuestra clase gratuita en inglés este jueves de 6-7:30 p.m. por Zoom. Regístrese hoy en www.enloe.org/prediabetes.

01/13/2026

What is pre-diabetes? It means your blood sugar levels are elevated and you’re at an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Luckily, you can take charge of your health by making lifestyle changes. Learn more during our next Pre-Diabetes Class on Thursday from 6-7:30 p.m. on Zoom. Register for this free class at www.enloe.org/prediabetes.

01/13/2026

Flu season is here! If you or a loved one needs care for a cold, flu or cough, the caregivers at Enloe Health Prompt Care can help. Open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., these trusted caregivers treat several illnesses and injuries that need quick attention but are not emergencies. Learn more at www.enloe.org/promptcare.

Caregivers treat many conditions, including:
• Flu, cold and bronchitis
• Cuts that require stitches
• Earaches
• Skin rashes and infections
• Sprains, strains and fractures

01/09/2026

Construction on the Gonzales Comprehensive Cancer Center continues to make progress.

We’ve made new developments thanks to your support:
• We completed the third-floor infusion suite insulation and flashing.
• Framing for the Aaron Rodgers Supportive Therapies Suite passed inspection.
• Chiller piping and condenser installation are underway.
• We are adding drywall and paint to multiple levels.
• Our storefront glass will arrive soon.

Check out some photos featuring Penny, a crew member’s dog that earned the title of site safety pup, that showcases the progress that’s been made.

We’re not just building a facility. We’re building a new era of hope and wellness for our communities. Thank you to everyone for helping turn this vision into reality.