Category: Health
CUSM Marks a Key Milestone for Inland Empire’s Newest Medical School on September 17
One of California’s Newest Medical Schools Celebrates its Rising Structure Colton, CA – September 4, 2019 – California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM) is celebrating a milestone for its new rising medical school building. Dignitaries and individuals who are central to the university’s founding will gather together to sign a steel beam that is…
Testing urged for some Moreno Valley clinic patients after active tuberculosis exposure at Kaiser Permanente facility
Riverside County health oTesting urged for some Moreno Valley clinic patients after active tuberculosis exposure at Kaiser Permanente facility officials are notifying those who may have been exposed to active tuberculosis at the Kaiser Permanente Moreno Valley Oncology clinic. While the risk for contracting the disease is low, both Kaiser Permanente and the Health department…
Health officials confirm first two West Nile cases in Riverside County
A 65-year-old Mecca woman and 71-year-old man from Coachella are the first two confirmed human cases of West Nile Virus in Riverside County this year, said Dr. Cameron Kaiser, county public health officer. The illness was confirmed recently and Riverside County officials were notified this week. The individuals are expected to recover. The virus is…
Forgetting is normal for most people as they age, but take precautions if memory loss persists and interferes with daily life, says AMAC
WASHINGTON, DC, Aug 23 — Dementia, in general, and Alzheimer’s disease, in particular, have emerged as a clear and present danger for America’s aging population. And, this has many seniors scaring themselves every time they forget someone’s name, according to Dan Weber, president of the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. “One of our members…
The Wisepause Lifestyle Tour Empowers Women With Real Talk About Perimenopause And Menopause
September is Menopause Awareness Month LOS ANGELES – (August 27, 2019) – Far too many women ages 40 to 55 are taken by surprise by perimenopause and menopause. One day they’re feeling fine; the next day they’re experiencing night sweats, hot flashes, belly fat, mood swings, insomnia, low libido, and other perplexing symptoms. Since September…
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is coming – September!
Men’s Health Network is kicking off Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in September and we’re inviting you to take part in spreading awareness about prostate health. Prostate cancer remains the leading cancer in American men: about 3 million men are living with prostate cancer with almost 30,000 men dying each year. The American Cancer Society reports…
Black Women Increasingly Suffer From Stress, Depression and Anxiety
Nationwide(BlackNews.com) — Half of black American women report that they experience severe stress, while only a quarter of Caucasian women in the US report extreme stress. Research indicates that black women are also more likely to experience major depression and anxiety disorders, and Black women’s symptoms are more severe than those of their white counterparts….
Your New Personal Assistant Visiting Angels Introduces Artificial Intelligence to Keep Older Adults Safe and Independent at Home
(August 13, 2019) – Anyone living alone can now get access to a personal voice assistant that calls for help if you fall, reminds you to take your meds, plays your favorite music and interactive games, and connects you with family and friends without needing Wi-Fi or even a telephone. Visiting Angels, the nation’s leading…
Activities planned in celebration of National Breastfeeding Month
The County of San Bernardino Department of Public Health’s (DPH) Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program will be celebrating National Breastfeeding Month throughout the month of August. Several breastfeeding promotional activities will be taking place in the community such as milk bank drives and acknowledgment of breastfeeding mothers throughout the county. This year’s theme for…
Ring of Champs Boxing Show In Fontana at the Jessie Turner Center helps Fighting 4 the Tatas cause!
The Fontana Boxing Club will hold the Ring of Champs Boxing Show on August 10, 2019, at 1 pm, in the Jessie Turner Center in Fontana, CA. This event is scheduled to hold 20 bouts of young amateur boxers and will showcase the work of the Fontana Boxing Club and the young boxers that are…
‘Our Words Are Not Enough’: Educators Call for Immediate Action to End America’s Gun Violence Epidemic
BURLINGAME – CTA President E. Toby Boyd issued the following statement today calling for immediate action to end the deadly gun violence epidemic that terrorizes our communities and threatens families indiscriminately nationwide: “Our words are not enough. Our combined thoughts and prayers do nothing to stop the seemingly endless plague of mass shootings and violence…
Making Progress Against America’s Number One Cancer Killer on World Lung Cancer Day
[SAN DIEGO] – (July 31, 2019) – Lung cancer death rates in the U.S. have decreased 11.5 percent since 2013, according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For World Lung Cancer Day on August 1, the American Lung Association in California is highlighting recent lung cancer advancements that save more…
RUHS Medical Center Welcomes Resident Physician Displaced by Sudden Closure of Philadelphia-based Teaching Hospital
MORENO VALLEY, Ca.—When Hahnemann University Hospital suddenly announced its bankruptcy and imminent closure this summer, Dr. Michele Van Hal was among more than 570 resident physicians at the Philadelphia-based public teaching hospital who unexpectedly found themselves without an academic program to continue their training. “We were shocked. Everything was so tenuous. The hospital closed so…
Experienced health care executive named Chief Executive, St. Mary Medical Center
APPLE VALLEY, Ca. (July 8, 2019) – Randall Castillo, a health care executive who began his career as a nursing assistant, will return next month to his native Southern California as chief executive of St. Mary Medical Center in the High Desert, Providence St. Joseph Health announced today. Castillo will join St. Mary on Aug….
California’s Initiatives Will Lead to Hundreds of Thousands Gaining Health Care Coverage With Lower Premiums and New Financial Help
California’s individual market will see a preliminary rate change of 0.8 percent in 2020, which is the lowest change since Covered California’s launch, due to new state affordability initiatives designed to lower costs and encourage enrollment. An estimated 922,000 people — including many middle-income Californians — will be eligible from a first-in-the-nation expansion of financial…
(BPRW) Vivacelle Bio, Inc. Announces FDA Clearance to Enroll Patients into a Phase IIa Clinical Trial of VBI-S for Elevation of Blood Pressure in Subjects Who Have Shock Due to Sepsis
(Black PR Wire) CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – Vivacelle Bio, Inc. announces that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Dr. Cuthbert Simpkins, MD its Founder and Chief Innovation Officer, an Investigational New Drug (IND) clearance to proceed with a phase IIa clinical trial of the safety and efficacy of VBI-S. Vivacelle Bio, Inc. provided…
Could A Better Diet Cool Your Inflammation? Avoid These 5 Food Groups
Chronic inflammation is associated with such diseases as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, and can harm people in numerous other ways, from painful joints to dental problems and aging skin. It can even disturb your slumber, since inflammation can impact the breathing airways during sleep, resulting in sleep apnea among other potential issues, says Dr….
Black-Owned Company Finds Success Selling Natural Products For Men And Women With Bedroom Issues
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Live Natural, the company formally known as Alpha RX Plus which has successfully helped men control erectile dysfunction for 7 years, now has a new product on the market for women called Eve’s Alpha8. JR Scroggins, CEO of the company, says that he is proud as an African American owned company to…
Woman Pretending to be a Social Worker Tried to Kidnap a Newborn Baby
Santa Ana, CA — A woman in California allegedly posed as a social worker and tried to kidnap a newborn baby from the mother. She reportedly surrendered to police after a video of her leaving the victim’s home went public. The mother said a woman, who said her name was Mayella Ortega, went to her…
The Wellness Coach Who Beat Lupus is Now on a Mission to Help Other Women
Nationwide — Certified Wellness Coach and Aging Expert, Cassandra Hill, recently discussed reversing your health on The Studio with Damon Davis. Cassandra was diagnosed with systemic lupus in 2014. Her days consisted of constant pain and fatigue. She became fed up with the side effects of traditional medicine and was ready for change so she…
Is Mouth Breathing Harming Your Health?
4 Ways To Ensure Your Lips Are Sealed Even a small child knows that people breathe through their noses. Except, of course, that little fact of anatomy isn’t always true. Often, people breathe through their mouths, unaware that this habit could be a sign of potential problems brewing. “In many cases, people breathe through their…
Son Launches GoFundMe For Mother Who Had Been Living the American Dream Despite Having a Debilitating Mental Illness
Family hangs on to hope and long-term medical care as the best medical option Dayton, OH — There was no more highly esteemed than the Moore family matriarch Blanche J. Moore when she was up and well. Into her early adult life, she suffered from mental illness and bouts of depression. A devout African American…
5 Ways States Can Unify Behind Marijuana And Reap The Benefits
Medical marijuana is now legal in 33 states, but some have been slow to reap the economic benefits. Advocates say this is because of a long legislative and legal process that delays the rollout of legalization and results in numerous restrictions. “How the states regulate marijuana varies greatly,” says Sarah Lee Gossett Parrish (www.sarahleegossettparrish.com), a…
Riverside County health officials seek those who may have been exposed to measles case
A 20-year-old Santa Barbara man who has been diagnosed with measles traveled through portions of Riverside County while he was contagious, prompting local health officials to notify local residents who may have been exposed to the illness. No cases have been confirmed in Riverside County, but health officials say the unidentified individual stopped at various…
An Illinois Dad Gives Son (a Heart Transplant Recipient) One of His Kidneys: Father’s Day Will Be Extra Special This Year
June 4, 2019 — June is a month full of family and fun, especially on the third weekend when families gather to celebrate dads. Father’s Day has become a very special holiday for the De La Cruz family of DeKalb, Illinois. Their prayers were answered when their son, Ricky, received a life-saving heart transplant from…
