- Oakland Unified School District
- Health Resources
Overview
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OUSD schools are closed to in-person instruction for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year due to the 'shelter in place' order.
The health and safety of all students, staff and school communities is our top priority. To help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including the coronavirus and flu, follow these important tips:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
- Individuals with chronic health issues and/or individuals experiencing severe symptoms should be evaluated by a medical professional.
- Get vaccinated every year
If you are feeling sick
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If students or family members are having a medical emergency (like extreme difficulty breathing), they should call 911 or go to the Emergency Room. Otherwise, please see information below about how families can access needed healthcare.
If students or families have urgent healthcare needs, families should call their medical provider, even if they have not seen their medical provider for a long time, to get advice or schedule an appointment. Right now, testing for the coronavirus is still limited. Your medical provider can advise about whether this is recommended or needed.
If families do not already have a medical provider, La Clínica de La Raza can register new patients over the phone and then conduct a phone consultation to assess if the patient should come in for a visit or stay home. We are reaching out to other community clinics to see if they will be accepting new patients at this time.
For adults and pre-school aged children (ages 0-3) who do not already have a doctor or medical provider please call:
- La Clínica de La Raza - Transit Village at Fruitvale BART Station: 510-535-3650 OR San Antonio Neighborhood Health Center at 1030 International: 510-238-5462.
- LifeLong Medical Care - Central Call Center at 510-981-4100.
For OUSD students and school-aged children/youth (ages 4-21) who do not have a doctor or medical provider, please call:
- La Clinica de La Raza’s School-Based Health Centers Phone Consult Line at 510-481-4566.
Note about Public Charge: If families are concerned that the Public Charge Rule may affect their immigration case if they access medical care, please mention this when you call to register. Public Charge Rule does not apply to individuals under 21 (age 20 and below).
Medi-Cal and CalFRESH
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- To enroll in CalFRESH, call: 1-800-422-9495 (leave message & you’ll get a call back within 24 hours)
- To check your CalFRESH balance, call: 1-877-328-9677
- To enroll or renew MediCal, add a new person, or if your MediCal/EBT card is not working, call: 1-510-777-2300
- The OUSD Central Family Resource Center is also available by phone to help walk families through these services, make appointments, answer questions, etc. Please call or text us: 1-510-821-2562
COVID-19 Resources
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- Protect your family from COVID-19 (CDC guidance)
- City of Oakland Coronavirus News: Learn more about what the City of Oakland is doing in response to COVID-19.
- The Alameda County Department of Public Health (ACPHD): Situation Update provides a snapshot of the current situation and risk in Alameda County. It is updated frequently.
- Please visit COVID-19 Resources for resources, fact sheets and FAQs from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO).
- CDC Handwashing Posters: Wide variety of posters in different languages
- Federal Department of Education Updates: Provides resources from federal level.
- CDC - Coronvirus Disease Information for Travel: Provides information about travel and what to do if going to certain areas.