Category: Health
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Wins Awards for Maternity Care
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center was recently honored by the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) with two quality and engagement awards. CMQCC launched the Quality and Engagement Award Program to recognize and honor member hospitals for excellence in maternity care. To receive an award, the recipient hospital must have the highest level of engagement with…
Southern California Jack in the Box Locations Roll out Air Freshener Campaign In Support Of Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino
(Riverside, CA – June 7, 2022) – Envision Foods, LLC, a franchisee of Jack in the Box, has selected Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino, the regional food bank of the Inland Empire, as the beneficiary for their 2022 Charity Fundraiser. Now through July 10th, 2022, guests are invited to purchase a one-of-a-kind Jack in…
From Producer Tressa Azarel Smallwood Directed by Meagan Good & Naturi Naughton Announces July 9th Premiere During Mental Health Awareness Month
(June 13, 2022 – New York/Los Angeles) – BET HER, in partnership with producer Tressa Azarel Smallwood of MegaMind Media, Executive Producer for the series, announces that two of the original dramas shot as the anchor of their Women’s Health Initiative for 2022 will premiere during Minority Mental Health Month (July 2022) on Saturday, July…
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Expands Eligibility for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose to Children 5 through 11 Years
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, authorizing the use of a single booster dose for administration to individuals 5 through 11 years of age at least five months after completion of a primary series with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. “While it has largely…
“State Of The Air” Report Finds People Of Color Are 61% More likely To Live In Areas With Poor Air Quality
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — The 2022 “State of the Air” report, released earlier this month by the American Lung Association, finds that despite progress, an unacceptable number of Americans are still living in areas with poor air quality that could impact their health. Nearly 9 million more Americans are affected by deadly particle pollution than last…
5 Amazing Things Doctors Say Happen When You Eat Garlic On An Empty Stomach
Garlic has a strong smell, but even a stronger power to defeat disease. Many people have found that garlic can actually relieve the symptoms of high blood pressure and so much more. It not only regulates the circulation, but it also prevents various heart problems and stimulates the proper function of your liver and bladder….
Doctors Said She Was Overreacting, But She Didn’t Give Up
At the age of 16, Shantana Hazel began to experience symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). “In the morning, I would wake up with what I called ‘old lady hands.’ They were achy and stiff and hard to move. It took me a moment before I was able to get out of bed, and even then…
Friendship Is Good for Our Mental Health
“One of the things we learn in Adult Mental Health First Aid, is that spending time with your friends is good for your mental health,” said Ceseña. (San Bernardino, Calif.) “It’s one of those ‘everybody knows’ things, that men tend to be reluctant to ask for help when they need it. To counter the negative…
Coalition Calls on the United States Preventative Services Task Force to Review its Recommendation Against Testicular Self-Exams
April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month WASHINGTON — Several organizations are calling for the United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) to reconsider its recommendation against screening for testicular cancer, which includes a recommendation against self-exams. The coalition is also calling for increased research and greater awareness of the challenges facing testicular cancer patients, survivors,…
Fibroids: When Your Pudge Just Won’t Budge!
You’re eating all the right things and you’ve even joined that new Zoom fitness class. You’re giving it your all to get “summer-time fine,” but no matter how many planks you do, your belly fat just won’t budge! What’s going on?! Maybe you’re thinking your metabolism is malfunctioning or maybe you’re just too old to…
How COVID-19 Can Change the Brain
Scientists have discovered that even a mild case of COVID-19 might inflict damage on your brain. On average, middle-aged and older adults who’d been sick with COVID showed signs of tissue shrinkage in brain areas related to the sense of smell, the researchers reported. They also tended to have more trouble completing complex mental tasks,…
CDC Recommends Additional Boosters for Certain Individuals
Data continue to show the importance of vaccination and booster doses to protect individuals both from infection and severe outcomes of COVID-19. For adults and adolescents eligible for a first booster dose, these shots are safe and provide substantial benefit. During the recent Omicron surge, those who were boosted were 21-times less likely to die…
Fact Check: Can Prolonged Face Mask Use Cause an Asthma Attack?
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, face masks have become an integrated part of everyday life. Although mask mandates vary across states, school districts and employers, wearing a mask is required at airports, federal properties, public transit and for the duration of flights. Failure to comply with mask mandates within the aviation industry can result in…
Rehab or Steroid Shots: What’s Best for Arthritic Knees?
Physical therapy for arthritic knees tends to cost patients more out-of-pocket and involves a lot more hassle than a quick steroid shot to soothe an aching joint. But in the long run, physical therapy is at least as cost-effective as steroid injections and is more likely to provide longer-term relief, a new study concludes. “Even…
COVID Long Haulers: Long Term Health Issues Caused by COVID
COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, has sickened hundreds of thousands and killed large numbers of people worldwide. There are also several long-term effects of COVID. It is largely regarded as life-threatening for its effects on the lungs. COVID-19 can also cause heart damage, even in people without underlying heart problems. Coronaviruses cause…
CLA Analysis Of The Skilled Nursing Industry Shows Ongoing Economic Crisis Threatening Seniors’ Access to Care
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) released a new analysis produced by CLA (CliftonAllenLarson LLP) on the state of the skilled nursing facility (SNF) industry. The report confirms that increasing costs due to labor shortages and inflation, combined with a sluggish recovery of new incoming patients, are adding to…
“Know That There Is Hope” a FREE 4-Part Seizure Support Series Launches
Upland, CA, March 15, 2022- The Legacy Bridges Foundation, Inc. (LBF) is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation founded to support individuals and families who suffer from epilepsy and other seizure related disorders. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, “epilepsy affects 1 out of every 26 individuals; 3.4 million people nationwide, more than 65 million…
State Superintendent Thurmond Declares Urgent Need to Address Student Trauma and Promotes Effort to Recruit 10,000 Mental Health Clinicians
SACRAMENTO—Earlier this week, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond provided testimony to the joint hearing with Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 1 on Health and Human Services, Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Education Finance, and Assembly Select Committee on Early Childhood Development regarding Children and Youth Behavioral Health Issues and Programs, at which he…
Ontario Convention Center Celebrates 25 Years
ONTARIO, California (Tuesday, March 1, 2022) – Ontario Convention Center has announced the 25th anniversary of Ontario Convention Center! A community event is planned for late summer to enjoy an open house at the 225,000 square foot venue. “We look forward to a year-long celebration of our 25th Anniversary with several events.” said Shannon Perry,…
FDA Approves New Antibody Drug to Fight Omicron Variant
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave the nod for a new monoclonal antibody treatment that works against the Omicron variant. The emergency use authorization for bebtelovimab is for the treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 in adults and pediatric patients at least 12 years of age who are at high risk for severe disease….
S. Mark Taper Foundation Grants $50,000 to Jenesse Center
Funds will be allocated to support life-saving services for domestic violence victims Los Angeles, CA – February 15, 2022 — The S. Mark Taper Foundation issued a $50,000 grant to Jenesse Center to be utilized as unrestricted funds. This is the second grant awarded to Jenesse Center by the Foundation. Karen Earl, Jenesse CEO said,…
Omicron Lasts Longer on Skin, Plastic & Other Surfaces (How to Clean Omicron)
After a new report, researchers are saying the Omicron variant survives longer on plastic and skin than other COVID-19 variants. That may be one possible explanation for why Omicron has spread so rapidly around the world. In a lab experiment, samples of different variants were applied to pieces of plastic and human skin collected from…
SBCUSD School Of Choice Applications Open Through March 15 For 2022-2023 School Year
San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) believes that all families should have choices and input when it comes to their children’s education. To that end, SBCUSD offers several Signature Programs, middle school lottery programs, and School of Choice options. If your child is currently enrolled at an SBCUSD school, you can apply now for…
Surge in COVID-19 Cases Sparks Questions, Recommendations During Cold and Flu Season
Doctors recommend steps for preventing viral infections Sacramento, Calif. – With the cold and flu season in full swing at the same time as a dramatic uptick in COVID-19 cases due to the highly transmittable Omicron variant, many people wonder how to tell the difference between the viruses which can share similar symptoms. Likewise, California’s…
They Thought I Was Having Seizures, It was Migraines
When I was about 16 years old, I told my pediatric care doctor that I was having headaches very often, and they “sucked.” My mother had a benign meningioma that had grown over 10 years and two brain surgeries and doctors told her for years it was just her sinuses, and my pediatrician knew that….
