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An open house was held on November 9th to showcase the new location of the NorthState Care Clinic which will open sometime in early 2026. The Clinic is offering options with compassion and support for parents facing an unplanned pregnancy. The new location is directly across the street from the Women's Health Specialists, a clinic that offers abortion services.

The Northstate Care Clinic is relocating from a rented location on Athens Avenue near Cypress to a purchased building on Victor Avenue in East Redding which was previously a chiropractic office. Executive Director Kirsten Lapp considers this location to be a “God location”. They will be located across the street from Women's Health Specialists, an abortion provider.

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Signature Health has questionable record care for behavioral health patients, but far Northern California Counties are facing bed shortages and high suicide rates

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Why should we be concerned about including play in our daily lives? Because it has been proven to be the best and fundamental way to achieve a healthy brain and body for both children and adults! A life without play is a recipe for cognitive and physical problems.

A coalition of healthcare professionals is working on plans to improve healthcare access for California's rural North State.

Shasta County Board of Supervisors and the Shasta County Behavioral Health Director Oppose Plan for Regional Behavioral Health Campus.

Two rabid bats found in Shasta County prompted Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency to warn residents to avoid direct contact with bats.

Shasta County is facing a critical shortage of primary care physicians and healthcare professionals. Currently, data shows there are...