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Where to get your vaccine in East County

Susannah Meyer, Brentwood’s newly You will get an email or a call back that to anyone with questions. She encourages elected city council member has been allows you to schedule an appointment. As any groups that can give her community extremely helpful in getting information to a courtesy to others, make sure to keep it feedback on all issues for the district, to our local seniors about COVID-19 and other and then let anyone else that contacts you contact her. important issues affecting our community. know you have already been scheduled so A lot of her focus is getting that As a first-time politician, she hit the road they can give it to the next person. feedback from our senior community and running, relaying data According to Meyer, every adult over invites everyone to join any of the virtual

Senior Corner to people in her district, especially seniors that 75 here in Brentwood and surrounding areas has gotten an appointment if they meetings regarding all local issues of concern. You can email her at Smeyer@ are still sheltering-in- have registered. That in itself is great news brentwoodca.gov for more information place. but look out for each other especially any on those meetings that are of concern to Since the vaccine loved ones and neighbors living alone, you as well as going to the Brentwood site became available, that may not be aware of the ways to sign multilingual call center at 1-844-729-8410. which is www.brentwoodca.gov for general there has been a up. Meyers has also shared a link to an Medi-Cal (not Medicare) offers information about our town. Surrounding flurry of phone calls informative webinar that can be seen at nonmedical and nonemergency towns have their own sites as well. Antioch for appointments, http://bit.ly/thepressnet_VaccineWebinar. transportation, which includes rides to get is www.Antiochca.gov, Oakley is www.

Marla and the system is Lots of questions are answered. the vaccine at no cost. Here is a link for ci.oakley.ca.us and Discovery Bay is luCkhardt understandably slow. Transportation issues for seniors some information if you are on the Medi- www.todb.ca.gov. One of her campaign In fact, it is overloaded, who do not drive have been addressed Cal. cchealth.org/insurance/medi-cal. To promises was to assist seniors in our area and one must be a little aggressive and but not solved, according to Meyers. One arrange transportation, Medi-Cal recipients and get information to them. She is doing creative in one’s search for the vaccine. Last positive step is getting in-home caregivers need to contact their Medi-Cal Managed what she promised. week, I shared our experience as we now vaccinated so they can provide rides to Care Plan (CCHP or Anthem Blue Cross). Please remember to check on your wait for round number two of our shots. their clients. Silver Rides is like Uber but A vast majority of Medi-Cal own neighbors. Once you are vaccinated

Sign up wherever you can, starting for seniors who need extra assistance with recipients in Contra Costa have CCHP as perhaps a ride for them can be helpful. with the Contra Costa country website, wheelchairs, walkers or any other type of their care plan, and the phone number for Stay safe. We are getting closer to life www.contracosta.ca.gov, as well as guidance. This, like other ride companies, CCHP is 877-800-7423. Recipients need to outside the living room soon. your local Safeway www.safeway.com/ charges for their service, so ask about make arrangements at least 2 weeks before Marla Luckhardt is a Brentwood pharmacy/covid-19.html. Call your nearby pricing if you call them. 1-415-861-7433. their appointment. resident who works with several local senior CVS and Walgreens to see what their General questions about COVID-19 Meyers is excited about her new care and advocacy groups. Reach her at policies are and when they can fit you in. vaccine may be directed to the county’s responsibilities and is anxious to reach out marla2054@aol.com.

“Since the vaccine became available, there has been a flurry of phone calls for appointments and the system is understandably slow.

What is a seborrheic keratosis?

REGIONAL Thanks to education and awareness about skin cancer, more people are taking heed of skin growths and visiting their dermatologists. A spot or mole on the body can be a cause for concern. A seborrheic keratosis is one such type of skin growth that is actually benign but may cause concern due to its appearance.

Seborrheic keratoses, or SKs, are one of the most common noncancerous skin growths, says The Mayo Clinic. Although anyone can get them, they are more common in middle-aged to older adults.

The American Academy of Dermatology says a seborrheic keratosis may seem worrisome, because it can look like a wart, a precancerous skin growth or even skin cancer. However, despite their appearance, SKs are harmless.

How do SKs form?

Seborrheic means greasy and keratosis means thickening of the skin. Despite the name, SKs are not known to be caused by an abundance of sebum in the skin, nor are they limited to areas of increased oil production. The exact cause of SKs isn’t known, but some doctors feel that an overproduction of skin cells can cause a thickening of the skin in certain areas.

Appearance of SKs

Some of these growths have a warty, rough surface, while others look like dabs of warm, brown candle wax on the skin. ADA says they can range in color from white to black, but most are tan or brown.

Treatment

Unless a seborrheic keratosis is in an area that causes constant irritation, there is really no need to seek treatment. However, dermatologists can remove them quite easily if they are unsightly or uncomfortable. A topical anesthetic, cryosurgery or laser therapy is possible. – Courtesy Metro Creative

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