Category: Health
Riverside Community Health Foundation Hosted Its “Strangely 80s” Annual Celebration, Raising $235K For The Riverside Community!
(Riverside, CA) — June 12, 2018 – Like something out of an 80s basement or sci-fi novel, on Thursday, May 24th, Riverside Community Health Foundation (RCHF) held its “Strangely 80s” Annual Celebration fundraising event at the Riverside Convention Center. Strewn throughout the cocktail reception room, were nods to the geeky side of the 80s, from…
Los Angeles company selected to accelerate innovation for U.S. health security, daily medical care
MedTech Innovator of Los Angeles has been selected as one of eight accelerators in the nation by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to drive innovation in lifesaving medical technologies that solve challenging problems spanning modern health security threats and daily medical care. “Accelerators are part of a new business-friendly approach,” said…
YES,YES, YES On Prop E!
The past year has been a virtual roller coaster in our ten-year battle to remove mentholated and all flavored tobacco products from our communities. In 2017, Malia Cohen and the City and County of San Francisco boldly passed historical legislation that restricted the sale of these deadly products city-wide. Tobacco Giant, RJ Reynolds promptly bankrolled…
Riverside County bird owners urged to protect against virulent Newcastle disease
Riverside County residents with backyard chickens, and people with other birds, should take steps to protect the animals from virulent Newcastle disease, county agricultural officials urged today. The disease has not been identified in Riverside County but recent outbreaks in Southern California demonstrate the need for precautions. “This disease is so virulent it could significantly…
Tri-Caucus Announces Introduction of Health Equity and Accountability Act
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Senator Mazie Hirono, CAPAC Chairwoman Judy Chu, CHC Chairwoman Michelle Lujan Grisham, and CBC Chairman Cedric Richmond released the following statement announcing the House introduction of the Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA) of 2018: “The Health Equity and Accountability Act is a bold, comprehensive vision for addressing persistent…
New Medicare Cards are Arriving in California Mailboxes
CMS removes Social Security numbers, increasing fraud protection and consumer experience for millions of Americans The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is mailing new Medicare cards to protect the safety and security of people with Medicare benefits. The new Medicare cards no longer contain a person’s Social Security number, but rather a…
AHA: Blood Test Could Offer Life-And Death Clues For Black Diabetics
It is no secret that there is a strong genetic component to type 1 and type 2 diabetes, this holds solid in the African American community where you can commonly find diabetes running ramped within families. Some researchers believe that inheritance of diabetes, specifically diabetes 2 is more apparent in the black community than any…
Low-income Americans would receive free medical care under proposed legislation, says AMAC
WASHINGTON, DC, May 21 – Congressman Daniel Webster (R-FL) has introduced ‘‘The Good Samaritan Charitable Physicians’ Services Act of 2018’’ in the House of Representatives [H.R. 5856]. It’s aimed directly at the dire need to provide healthcare services for the nations’ poorest citizens. Under the proposed law, medical professionals who offer free medical care for…
This – Heart Stopping Condition May Have Warning Signs
A heart-stopping condition that causes about half of all cardiovascular-related deaths seems to happen in an instant, with no symptoms. But several recent studies show that, sometimes, people who experience sudden cardiac arrest have warning signs hours – and even weeks – ahead of time. Experts say that’s why it’s important for everyone to be…
Reported Sexually Transmitted Diseases Reach a New High in California
SACRAMENTO – A record number of Californians were diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease (STD) in 2017, according to a new report released by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). More than 300,000 cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and early syphilis were reported: a 45 percent increase compared to five years ago. Particularly concerning, in…
Brain Mapping That Seeks To Identify ‘Normal’ Could Aid Alzheimer’s Treatment
Inside Florida’s largest retirement community researchers using new brain-mapping technology are trying to peel back the secrets of the brain. The goal: Make world-changing discoveries about how our minds work that could lead to earlier detection of Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases. The research’s success could allow physicians to start treatments earlier than ever and…
County Environmental Health earns national awards for outreach to public, system for businesses to file hazmat plans online
Environmental Health officials have earned two national awards for their efforts to educate residents about food safety, swimming pools safety and mosquito-borne diseases, and for developing an online system that helps businesses file hazardous-materials plans online. The Department of Environmental Health was recognized with two Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The…
Here’s One Allergy Symptom You May Not Expect This Spring: Vertigo
High pollen counts can cause springtime dizzy spells. ust as the weather has started to warm up and cold season has subsided, we’ve got yet another thing keeping us from enjoying the outdoors: seasonal allergies. But it’s not just the sneezing, itchy eyes, and headaches we have to worry about when the trees bloom —…
CMS Sets a Powerful Precedent Against Malicious Lifetime Limit Medicaid Waivers but Betrays Fundamental Obligations to American Indians and Alaska Natives
Washington, D.C. —The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma announced that the Trump administration rejected Kansas’s proposal to implement lifetime limits for portions of their Medicaid population. Separately, she said that CMS hopes to work with states to impose work requirements on American Indians and Alaska Natives. Following is the statement…
When Mental Health Interferes With Dental Health
Oral health problems often are connected to other health concerns, such as diabetes and heart disease. But one additional challenge dentists face is when a patient’s mental health issues get in the way of caring for their oral health. “It’s not unusual for people to be anxious about visiting the dentist, or to fail to…
Community meeting to address spike in syphilis cases in Coachella Valley
Riverside County health officials are collaborating with medical providers, community groups and others to tackle the surge of syphilis cases in the region, particularly in the Coachella Valley, where the rate of infection is nearly three times the rate countywide. The Riverside County Syphilis Community Collaborative will hold its inaugural meeting at 1:30 p.m. May…
Cedars-Sinai Researchers Focus on Understanding the Mental Health of New Mothers
LOS ANGELES (May 3, 2018) — Cedars-Sinai investigators are examining the risk factors associated with mental health issues experienced by many women after giving birth. “Maternal mental health has long been undervalued,” said Sarah J. Kilpatrick, MD, PhD, chair of the Cedars-Sinai Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. “While pregnancy is a normal part of many…
Why Losing Weight Is So Difficult After You Turn 40
Even well-toned actresses like Charlize Theron have discovered that losing weight is tougher as you get older. Here’s the science and what you can do about it. It’s going to be harder to lose weight as you get older. That’s just a fact of life. But what if you’re over the age of 40 and…
New Guidelines Released on Multiple Sclerosis Treatments
Multiple Sclerosis Treatments At its annual meeting, the American Academy of Neurology unveiled recommendations for starting, switching, and stopping disease-modifying treatments. People living with multiple sclerosis (MS) currently can choose from 17 disease-modifying treatments (DMTs) approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Recommendations for starting, switching, and stopping these DMTs were announced at…
Senate Health Committee Approves Leyva Bill Improving Hospital Patient Safety
B 1288 Ensures Hospitals Follow Nurse-to-Patient Ratio Regulations SACRAMENTO – Following powerful testimony, legislation authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) that will protect patient safety and reinforce nurse staffing ratio requirements passed the Senate Health Committee . Co-sponsored by SEIU California, SEIU Local 121RN and United Nurses Associations of California / Union of…
Recall: Over 200 Million Eggs Recalled In 10 States
(HealthDay News) — Nearly 207 million eggs produced at a farm in Hyde County, N.C., are being voluntarily recalled because of concerns of contamination with the salmonella bacteria, the egg company announced. US Food and Drug Administration inspectors found a rodent infestation, filth, unsanitary conditions and more at the Rose Acre Farms location in Hyde…
New Campaign Targets Tobacco Industry’s Deceptive Marketing to Youth
SACRAMENTO – In an effort to combat the tobacco industry’s latest marketing strategies aimed at getting youth hooked on nicotine, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today launched a new “Flavors Hook Kids” campaign. The campaign warns parents and concerned adults about the increasing availability of flavored tobacco products targeted to teens. The campaign…
JDRF Track Day Invitational Raises Over $100,000 to Support Type 1 Diabetes Research
Los Angeles, CA, April 23, 2018 -On Wednesday, April 18th the JDRF Los Angeles Chapter held its 7th Annual Track Day Invitational at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. With the support of Windsor Healthcare, L.A. Car Connection, RVW Wealth, Concord, Envoy, Edmunds.com, The Petersen Automotive Museum, The Cellar Beverly Hills, and The Eric and Yvette…
Cured! First Adult Canadian Woman Cured Of Sickle Cell!
A Canadian woman just set the bar for possibly many more to be healed of sickle cell anemia after becoming the first adult in Canada to be cured of the disease. She has God, the doctors, and her sister to thank after receiving a life-saving stem cell transplant. Revée Agyepong, 26, of Edmonton was diagnosed…
5th Annual Walk by Faith
The Walk Returns To Park Avenue Missionary Baptist Church To Empower, Encourage And Promote Unity In The Eastside! (Riverside, CA) April 17, 2018- Eastside HEAL (Healthy Eating, Active Living) Zone (EHZ) and local Riverside churches will unite for the 5th Annual Walk by Faith event on Sunday, April 29th from 2pm – 6pm at Park…
