During this historic COVID pandemic, more people than ever before signed up for health insurance through Covered California, the state agency that administers the Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. Obamacare). With a record 1.6 million consumers now enrolled in brand-name health plans through Covered California, the agency recently announced that the renewal process is now…
On October 14, 2021, at approximately 9:00 a.m., an unidentified male on a bicycle was hit by a car at 223rd and Vermont Avenue in Torrance and was brought to the hospital by ambulance. The hospital is seeking the public’s and news media’s help in identifying this patient because he had no documentation or evidence…
Two-Part Event Connects Local Cosmetology Students with Cancer Survivors for Complimentary Handmade Wigs and Beauty Makeovers From October 26-30 During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Free On-Site Mammograms On November 5 LAS VEGAS – Local powerhouse, philanthropist and founder of the Cosmetology Institute of Las Vegas, Denise Dixon, will host her 5th annual “Wig-A-Thon” event featuring…
After meeting the U.S. Treasury’s performance benchmark by obligating of over $34 million of pandemic rental assistance to help more than 4,500 San Bernardino County residents retain their housing, the San Bernardino County Rent Relief Partnership (SBCRRP) Program has merged with the State of California’s Housing is Key rental assistance program. The merger of the…
LOS ANGELES, CA – August 23, 2021 – Today, the American Cancer Society (ACS) announces accounting firm CohnReznick as the first corporate partner to invest in a critical American Cancer Society led research project that examines housing discriminations’ impact on cancer care. This $100,000 investment will support the American Cancer Society’s new Systemic and Biologic…
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today issued a statement from Dr. Tomás J. Aragón, CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer, following federal approval of the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for individuals ages 12 and older. “Today’s announcement by our federal partners underscores the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine…
SACRAMENTO – California State Senator Melissa Melendez (R- Lake Elsinore) introduced SCR 59 today, which encourages the Legislature to amend current law preventing the discrimination against those making informed decisions not to receive a COVID vaccine. “Californians have a right to decide what they choose to put in their bodies without being threatened with their…
Anxiety, fear, and worry are just a few of the emotions that parents and caregivers may be grappling with right now. As many school districts are preparing for the return of the school year, and some have already returned, many of us are pondering what exactly will the 2021-2022 academic school year look like, especially…
SACRAMENTO – In response to increasing COVID-19 hospitalizations and ICU patients due to the highly contagious Delta variant, and to support the state’s health care delivery system, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today issued a new public health order requiring hospitals statewide to accept transfer patients from facilities with limited ICU capacity when…
We always talk about food and meals that you need to stay away from because they’ll cause a heart attack, give you high cholesterol or clog your arteries. But instead of just always talking about those foods, we decided to take the approach of what you should be eating. And no, it’s not just the…
New television ads began airing today in California’s biggest media markets, in both English and Spanish, to let uninsured Californians know that they still have time to sign up for health insurance. The ads support Covered California’s new special-enrollment period, which runs through May 15, in response to the ongoing pandemic. The special-enrollment period allows…
Inland Empire, CA — January 14, 2021. A group of local non-profit organizations have co-signed the attached letter which accuses the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, Riverside County Supervisors, and the Riverside County Sheriff of mishandling the COVID-19 response of their respective jurisdictions. Co-signed by over 20 community organizations, the joint letter states, “Instead…
High levels of bad cholesterol and total cholesterol increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Instead of the costly trip to the doctor for surgery after your cholesterol has gone up too much, put your levels in check with a few dietary changes: specifically, what you drink. It plays a huge part in your…
The four county-operated COVID-19 vaccination sites, on all four scheduled days this week, will not be impacted by the “pause” being requested by the state’s epidemiologist for some doses of the Moderna vaccine. More than 330,000 doses from the affected lot have been distributed to 287 providers across the state, officials said. The shipments arrived…
SACRAMENTO – California State Epidemiologist Dr. Erica S. Pan issued the following statement today recommending providers pause the administration of lot 41L20A of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine due to possible allergic reactions that are under investigation. “Our goal is to provide the COVID vaccine safely, swiftly and equitably,” said Dr. Pan. “A higher-than-usual number of…
What are the best detox foods? It can be tough to figure out just which foods will help with a successful cleanse. The trick is to understand the benefits of different choices, as well as the goals you’re trying to obtain. For example, vegetables are a good source of glutathione, which is essential for the…
Germs are talked about a lot nowadays. Avoiding germs and killing germs are high priority now that the novel coronavirus has made it’s mark on the world. So now people are not only trying to get healthy but also stay healthy. And getting rid of germs is a big part of that. So here’s your…
The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health was notified by the California Department of Public Health today that two cases of the more contagious B117 strain of the novel coronavirus have been detected in San Bernardino County. The variant strain is currently prevalent in London and southeast England and the detection of the B117…
Since the recent release of the COVID-19 Vaccine, over 2 million Americans have already been vaccinated. In fact, many of the healthcare professionals share their experiences of both receiving and administering the vaccine including nurse practitioner, Tabe Mase, who was selected to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to President-Elect Joe Biden. BlackDoctor.org got the opportunity to…
*The first major open-enrollment deadline is this week: Consumers who want their coverage to start on Jan. 1 need to sign up by Dec. 30. *The deadline comes as COVID-19 infections and deaths continue to rise across California, with hospitals overloaded with patients and limited ICU bed capacity. *Having health care coverage, staying COVID-safe and…
* Covered California joined forces with African-American health leaders on vaccine safety to urge Black Californians to get inoculated as two surveys found that many were hesitant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. * The call to encourage all Californians to get vaccinated comes as COVID-19 infections and deaths are surging across the state and country….