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Work Off Thanksgiving Calories With Fun Family Activities
Thanksgiving Day is traditionally centered around the holiday feast, but you can burn calories from the big meal by staying active. Dr. Stequita Jackson, a primary care physician at Baylor College of...
Los Angeles County Confirms First Flu Death Of 2023-24 Season
Los Angeles County has recorded its first flu death of the 2023-24 season, according to the Department of Public Health. The person who died was only identified as an "elderly resident with multiple...
Ocean Water Quality Rain Advisory: Advisory for all Los Angeles County Beaches
Due to current rainfall, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health advises beach users to avoid all water contact, especially near discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers due to...
Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches
BEACH AREA WARNINGS: · Arroyo Sequit Creek at Leo Carrillo State Beach 100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms. · Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach 100 yards up and down...
Los Angeles Chargers Bring the Fight Against Cancer to Monday Night Football
Bolts continue long-standing tradition of raising awareness about early detection and providing support to cancer survivors through Monday's "Crucial Catch" game presented by Hoag Health The Los...
Solar Eclipse Eye Safety
On October 14, a solar eclipse will be visible across North, Central and South America. No matter where you view it, it is crucial to take precautions to prevent damage to the eyes. Ophthalmologists...
Gateway LA Shows Off World-Class Cuisine
On Sunday, August 13, Gateway LA gave the community a taste of the incredible cuisine being served up every day at the hotels along Century Boulevard. The BID's annual Century Stroll – a...
Covid Cases Climb in County
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health released increases in reported COVID-19 cases, virus concentrations in wastewater, and the percentage of positive COVID-19. Two thousand thirty four...
eat Advisory Extended - High Temperatures Forecast for Parts of Los Angeles Count
Hy The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued a heat advisory as high temperatures have been forecast for the following areas: · Santa Susana Mountains:Tuesday, July 25, 2023, through Friday,...
Long-Range Neuronal Connections Drive Glioblastoma Invasion
Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most aggressive and lethal form of brain tumor. Despite treatment, GBM recurrence is inevitable and tends to occur outside surgical margins or in locations remote to the...
Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches
BEACH AREAS WARNINGS: · Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach 100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms. · Temescal Canyon storm drains at Will Rogers State Beach. 100 hundred yards up...
Airport Marina Counseling Service Unveils Guest Speakers for LGBTQ Pride Fest on June 17 at LMU
Airport Marina Counseling Service (AMCS) has announced two outstanding guest speakers who will speak at its annual LGBTQ Pride Fest – a free community event aimed at reducing stigma around mental he...
Dairy Council of California Wins 2 Telly Awards for 'Let's Eat Healthy Together' Broadcast Series
Dairy Council of California, a nutrition organization working together with champions to elevate the health of children and communities through lifelong healthy eating patterns, has been awarded two...
Introducing the Featherweight Wheelchair: 1800wheelchair.com's Innovation in Lightweight Mobility Solutions
TALLMAN, NY - 1800wheelchair.com, a leading provider of mobility solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking Featherweight Wheelchair, a cutting-edge innovation set to redefine th...
THREE YEARS AFTER COVID LOCKDOWN, UNITED WAY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES SHOWS HOW THE NEXT CRISIS CAN HURT LESS
Los Angeles, CA— As the end of the COVID-19 pandemic state of emergency in Los Angeles County approaches, and we remember back to the beginning of the global pandemic, United Way of Greater Los Angeles is excited to share a Community Conversations...
New Alzheimer's Association Report Finds Growing Caregiver Burden in California
Thursday, March 16th — The Alzheimer’s Association 2023 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report finds the burden on California Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers remain significant. The new report released yesterday shows there were an...
$21.8 Million in Grants Awarded to 15 Trauma Recovery Centers Statewide
SACRAMENTO — The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) today awarded nearly $22 million in grant funding to 15 trauma recovery centers (TRCs) to assist crime victims with urgent services, including mental health and wraparound case...
Spring into action: Give blood with the Red Cross
LOS ANGELES, March 16th — Spring is near! As the seasons change, the American Red Cross is reminding the public that the need for blood doesn’t take a break. Blood and platelets remain at risk of running low this month. Donors are crucial to...
Marc Anthony Makes Appearance at Expo West to Celebrate Growth of Plant-Based Energy Drink, OCA
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - Marc Anthony, co-owner of OCA, a unique, plant-based energy drink straight from the Amazon, appeared at Expo West to celebrate the brand's newest innovations. Within 2 years,...
Southern California Residents Invited to Free Alzheimer's Educational Conference on April 19 Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) will host a free Alzheimer's & Caregiving Educational Conference for Southern California residents on Wednesday, April 19 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm PST...
Oncologists Say Prior Authorization is Out of Control and Harming Patients With Cancer
The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) has submitted formal comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on a proposed rule for streamlining the prior authorization process. In the comments, COA notes that prior authorizations by...
Walnuts are one of the only sources of essential plant-based omega-3
California Walnuts is raising awareness of the health benefits associated with omega-3 alpha-linoleic acid while spotlighting the many ways that the versatility of walnuts can help increase the...
California Nurses Association condemns state decision to lift mask, vaccine requirements in health care settings
California Nurses Association (CNA) condemned today's announcement by California Department of Public Health (CDPH) that mask and vaccine requirements would be lifted April 1 in the state's health...
UCLA nurses to protest overcrowding in hospitals
Registered nurses at UCLA will rally on Wednesday, March 1, outside Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical to demand that management end the unsafe practice of placing ER patients in hallway beds and squeezing...
