Washington—Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today released the following statement announcing she will not run for reelection in 2024 but will continue to serve out her current term in office: “I am announcing today I will not run for reelection in 2024 but intend to accomplish as much for California as I can through the…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California is reminding Californians that they still have an opportunity to sign up for quality health insurance and get financial help to lower the cost of their monthly premiums even though open enrollment ended on Jan. 31. Every year, Covered California allows people who have experienced a significant life event…
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians donates $450,000 toward state-of-the-art therapeutic tool POMONA, Calif., (January 19, 2023) – The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has awarded Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare a grant in the amount of $450,000 toward a new Interactive Musical Playground, providing therapeutic and rehabilitative services to children and…
Men tend to ignore subtle symptoms that their health is in trouble. Black men might be even more likely to take health changes in stride because of cultural beliefs and expectations. That’s a bad idea because Black men can be prone to certain illnesses more than other ethnicities. Here are 10 symptoms Black men should…
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/typhimurium-12-22/index.html. Key points: Fifteen people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from Oklahoma, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Two people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. Interviews with 12 sick people and traceback…
SACRAMENTO – Following the Bruce family’s decision to sell their property to the County of Los Angeles, Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) released the following statement: “I fully support the decision made by the Bruce family to sell the property to the County of LA. They are exercising a right that should have never been taken…
Have you tried walking for weight loss? There are so many health advantages to simply taking a walk. It can help reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and improve the efficiency of both the heart and lungs. Walking also helps combat anxiety and depression, and recent research…
California Homeless Housing Needs Assessment by Corporation for Supportive Housing puts a first-of-its-kind dollar figure on the investments needed to solve homelessness by 2035. LOS ANGELES, CA – The Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) and the California Housing Partnership, with the support of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, collaborated with multiple stakeholders to determine the…
Cosmetic products like toxic deodorants, body washes, soaps, and other ‘beauty’ treatments are causing greater numbers of breast cancer (though mainstream breast cancer ‘awareness’ organizations won’t talk about it). These products contain toxic ingredients like aluminum chlorohydrate, triclosan, parabens, glycol, TEA, FD&C, DEA, and various other toxins that no one should absorb through their skin….
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. Grand Marshals for the 2023 San Bernardino MLK Parade and Extravaganza are James Ramos, California State Assemblymember; Joe Baca, Jr., San Bernardino County Supervisor, Fifth District; Helen Tran, San Bernardino City Mayor-Elect; and our new African American Chief of Police for the City of San Bernardino Darren L Goodman. The parade celebrates…
By David Ford, Two-time cancer survivor, Senior Government Relations Manager at Southern California Edison, and member of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Board of Directors The holidays are a time to gather with friends and family for food, fun, and great conversations. But imagine those conversations not going as planned and the joy…
An eastern Riverside County child under the age of 4 has died after contracting a respiratory illness that is possibly linked to Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, health officials reported today. “The loss of a child is devastating and all of Public Health sends it heartfelt condolences to the family, loved ones and anyone impacted…
African Americans are more likely to die from cancer than any other ethnic group. LOS ANGELES – The American Cancer Society (ACS) announces the launch of “Get Screened for Cancer Day” taking place Wednesday, November 16, 2022, to highlight the need for cancer screening in the African American community and the importance of having conversations…
For many people, a cup or two of coffee is a necessary part of how they start their day. The caffeine will definitely wake you up but could this aspect of your daily routine reduce your risk of cancer too? Researchers have been doing the work to find the answer to this very question and…
Clorox is recalling millions of bottles of Pine-Sol products because they could contain a potentially harmful bacteria, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The bacteria has been found in products produced between January 2021 and September 2022. The Clorox Company, which owns Pine-Sol, manufactured an estimated 37 million recalled products during that time frame,…
Diseases come and go, but some stay longer than others. And beyond that, some even lay dormant in your body for years, even decades, before they strike. The following list are some of those diseases you should be aware of: HPV Human papillomavirus, also known as HPV, is a virus that can cause skin or…
Today, CDC’s Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., signed a decision memo allowing Novavax monovalent COVID-19 boosters for adults. This action gives people ages 18 years and older the option to receive a Novavax monovalent booster instead of an updated (bivalent) Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna booster if they have completed primary series vaccination but have not…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California Executive Director Jessica Altman commended President Joe Biden’s administration for finalizing the proposed fix to the “Family Glitch,” an issue that had prevented millions of Americans with unaffordable employer health insurance from getting marketplace coverage through the Affordable Care Act. “Covered California supports this proposed rule change, which will build…
“Women should not take chances. Every woman should get an annual breast cancer screening and because October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, now is the perfect time to schedule an exam,” said LaSalle Medical Associates CEO Dr. Arteaga. REDLANDS, CALIF. LaSalle Medical Associates encourages women to come in for breast cancer screening during October, which…
MORENO VALLEY, Calif. — Riverside University Health System (RUHS) – Medical Center’s cancer treatment program has been accredited by the American College of Surgeons, just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The American College of Surgeons is a professional organization dedicated to ensuring high standards throughout the continuum of cancer treatment — from prevention…
Content sponsored by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Chances are you probably know someone who is or has been impacted by sickle cell disease (SCD). In fact, 1 in 13 African Americans have the sickle cell trait. While it’s considered a rare genetic disease, it’s actually the most common inherited blood disorder in the world. Every September,…
California Abortion and Reproductive Equity Act SACRAMENTO – Today, (9/27/22) Governor Newsom signed the California Women’s Caucus priority package of bills aimed at expanding and protecting reproductive healthcare in California. Included in the package is Assembly Bill (AB) 2134 by Assemblymember Akilah Weber, M.D. which will provide funding to reimburse providers serving the uninsured and…
As if HIV and AIDS wasn’t scary enough… The disease has stricken the Black community for decades and was starting to see some action against the disease, but for the first time in 19 years, a team of scientists has detected a new strain of HIV. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that mutations in a…
Everybody has their favorite way of sleeping. Some sleep on the backs, others sleep on their stomach. Some sleep with one leg under the covers and one leg out. And even others prefer sleeping with a pillow in between their legs. Many say that the pillow adds a little extra comfort, but little do they…
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect almost any organ or body part and lasts for a long time. Your immune system attacks healthy cells, which causes pain, swelling, and damage. The Lupus Foundation of America says that about 5 million people worldwide have lupus, and women are nine times more likely than men…
