Sacramento County’s newest podcast episode features Rosa Vega, the County’s Coroner.
In the “County Conversations: Sacramento County Podcasts,” Vega explains the essential functions and misconceptions of her office, the scientific and investigative rigor required for the determinations of manner and cause of deaths, and the Coroner's role in providing closure and medical answers to grieving families.
Vega also talks about how the shift in death trends, particularly the rise in synthetic opioid fatalities, has reshaped the office’s workload.
Listeners can subscribe via their preferred podcast platforms by searching for "Sacramento County" and clicking on the “County Conversations” episode. Additionally, episodes can be streamed on the County's podcast webpage.
With a commitment to showcasing the human side of County governance, "County Conversations" will feature in-depth interviews with County leaders and discussions about various programs. Through these conversations, listeners will gain valuable insights into the County's efforts to serve its residents with excellence and care.