When you feel pain, the first thing you may do is reach for a bottle of pills, but as it turns out, there are multiple ways to reduce pain without the use of medication. Most of them involve natural means of conditioning your body or finding ways to take pressure off of pained body parts….
Riverside County health officials are reporting the first confirmed case of the Omicron variant in a 41-year-old fully vaccinated man from the western portion of the county. Officials received confirmation this week. The individual is not being identified because of confidentiality guidelines. “The reporting of this case reminds us of the importance of taking steps…
Emily Oster, PhD1,2; Rebecca Jack, MPP1; Clare Halloran, PhD1; John Schoof1; Diana McLeod1,5; Haisheng Yang, PhD1,3; Julie Roche4; Dennis Roche4 In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, schools across the United States began transitioning to virtual learning during spring 2020. However, schools’ learning modes varied during the 2020–21 school year across states as schools transitioned at…
WHAT: To celebrate the arrival of summer, The Shops at Rossmoor, an outdoor lifestyle shopping center located in Seal Beach, California (https://shopsatrossmoor.com), invites the community to participate in its “Hello Summer” giveaway for a chance to win $250 in retailer gift cards: $50 to Hof’s Hut, $50 to Ulta Beauty, $50 to Kohl’s, $50 to…
As a man, there are a lot of things you should say to a woman if you like her, want to honor her and care for her. But if you do care for a woman, there are certain things you should never say. 10. “You’re not like the other girls.” It sounds so flattering on…
As part of California’s historic Vax for the Win incentive program, 50,000 Californians aged 12+ will get a free ticket to Six Flags upon receiving their first COVID-19 vaccine dose at local clinics operated by community organizations. Organizations selected for the giveaway have demonstrated success in reaching the communities hardest hit by the pandemic and…
BALTIMORE — With the country showing increasing signs of reopening each day, the tendency exists among some to forget the most devastating impacts of COVID-19. In many of our most vulnerable communities, the battle against the disease continues to rage on as Americans contend with not just high infection rates, but also the pandemic’s long…
After leaving The Biggest Loser ranch, American Idol veteran Ruben Studdard didn’t leave his hard work behind. He still has his eye on an at-home weight loss win, as well as a far more important prize: his health. When Studdard started the show, he weighed 462. He dropped 39 pounds on the ranch, and afterward…
Today, the FDA expanded the emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) to include adolescents 12 through 15 years of age. The FDA amended the EUA originally issued on Dec. 11, 2020 for administration in individuals…
CLEVELAND, Ohio, and ROCHESTER, Minn. — A coalition of 60 top hospitals and health care institutions have joined forces in a nationwide campaign to encourage adults to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Led by Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic, the campaign “Get the Vaccine to Save Lives” is designed to reassure the public that vaccines are…
Heart failure is real, and it often begins with high blood pressure. It’s a silent killer in the African American community. If you aren’t experiencing high blood pressure, then you most likely know someone who is. According to the American Heart Association, more than 40 percent of Blacks are living with high blood pressure. Blacks…
Multi-Million Dollar Statewide “Let’s Get to ImmUnity” Campaign Will Address Questions, Concerns With COVID-19 Vaccinations Specific to the Black and African American Community SACRAMENTO- Ahead of expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine on April 15 for all Californians aged 16+, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is rolling out tailored outreach for Black and…
As of last Friday, 100 million vaccine shots had been administered across the country. On Thursday, President Biden announced a new goal: 200 million shots by April 30 and his desire to have a celebration by July 4th. In California, some 27% of people have received at least one dose, with nearly 400,000 shots administered…
Top Cause of U.S. Bankruptcies, Worsened by COVID, Hits Communities of Color Hardest OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – Medical debt, long the leading cause of U.S. bankruptcies, has been greatly worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic – but the problem is solvable according to a new Greenlining Institute report, Solving the Medical Debt Crisis. Even before the pandemic…
Friday, March 19, 2021 (Los Angeles, CA) –Special Needs Network (SNN), one of the nation’s premier autism advocacy organizations, has promoted five women of color to senior clinical positions as a part of its strategy to expand its footprint across Southern California and in preparation of the summer 2021 opening of its state-of-the-art medical and…
A San Bernardino resident is the first California case of the P.1 “Brazilian” variant of the novel coronavirus. County health officials urge residents to be as vigilant as ever about wearing masks, social distancing, avoiding contact with people outside of their households, and getting tested often to prevent the transmissions of all variants, along with…
Campaign Honors African American Heroes in Local Communities SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The state of California in partnership with The Center at Sierra Health Foundation has launched a “COVID-19 Community Champions” campaign to recognize COVID-19 warriors who have made significant contributions in their communities. Honorees of the campaign include medical community leaders, Dr. Elaine Batchlor, CEO,…
Rancho Cucamonga, CA, February 22, 2021 – To support essential COVID-19 vaccination efforts, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) has partnered with San Bernardino County to host a super vaccination site. The clinic will be held at IEHP’s headquarters at 10801 Sixth Street in Rancho Cucamonga beginning on Tuesday, Feb. 23. Regular hours of operation will…