The San Fernando City Council is reminding residents of the various mental health services that are available to those in need
As COVID-19 continues to disrupt educational experiences of students across the nation, newly analyzed survey research by the California Education Lab at the University of California, Davis, details the high level of uncertainty and financial stress experienced by California high school seniors as they weighed their college plans amid an unfolding pandemic.
The new “Health Officer Order” that took effect on Monday, Nov. 30, bars all public and private gatherings with people of multiple households, except for constitutionally protected outdoor church services and protests.
If you can’t take the heat, stay in the kitchen.
With most of the state under a new California Department of Public Health Limited Stay at Home order, the California Dental Association is reminding the public that dental care is an essential health care service and dental practices remain open.
The number of cases in Valley area cities and communities for the week ending on Nov. 21:
If you’re planning a large Thanksgiving gathering with family and friends this year, plan carefully and thoughtfully.
I am a registered nurse working in a pediatric hospital in Los Angeles. Every shift I work requires me to mask up and wear protective gear. Some shifts, I watch little children struggling to b…
Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment season is underway, and I want to encourage all people with Medicare to review their current health and prescription drug coverage.
It’s difficult these days to walk the streets in Los Angeles county and not see someone who is seemingly distressed and in need of help.They may be out of work. They may be homeless. And — eve…
Trying to tell the difference between what expected behaviors are and what might be the signs of a mental illness isn’t always easy. There’s no easy test that can let someone know if there is …
The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and car…
Do you have a difficult time explaining your mental health issues to your family and friends?
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (PDH) confirmed 21 new deaths and 1,324 new cases of COVID-19 on Oct. 2.
Getting vaccinated for the flu this fall is more important than ever. Not only will a flu shot help keep you and your family healthy, it can help reduce the strain on our healthcare system and…
The flu season, typically from November to March or April, is fast approaching. And getting a flu shot this year is more important than ever because of the ongoing health pandemic created by t…
LOS ANGELES (CNS) —A Los Angeles federal judge has ordered the US Department of Homeland Security to release records regarding COVID-19 outbreaks at immigration detention centers and Border Pa…
Do you know a friend or loved one who suffers from fear, anxiety, and depression and do not know what to do?
Several centuries may have passed, but California State University, Northridge history professor Clementine Oliver has noticed several parallels between the current COVID-19 crisis and the bub…
The COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted every aspect of our lives, from spending time with friends and family to schooling, grocery shopping, and sporting events. But one thing hasn’t changed…the i…
Getting your flu shot has always been recommended as a way of protecting yourself against contracting or spreading influenza, a serious disease that plagues millions each year.
Each year, more than 250,000 women in the United States learn that they have breast cancer, and more than 20,000 find out they have ovarian cancer.
Nursing homes have become ground zero in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, with outbreaks causing high rates of illness and death among vulnerable residents living together in …
As more local families return to life after quarantine and new data shows a spike in COVID cases as more businesses reopen, doctors are urging families to step out safely this summer by follo…
Do you find yourself overwhelmed by fear, anxiety, and uncertainty during these fearful times?
At a time when we are spending more time sheltering at home as part of efforts to protect public health as we combat the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are glued to our smart phones, tablets an…
First came a high fever, drenching sweats and muscle aches. Then, almost a month later, a weird numbness that spread down the right side of her body.
As we face new circumstances and challenges due to COVID-19 – including isolation, balancing work life with homeschooling children, joblessness or grief – it’s critically important that we pri…
If you have Medicare and want to be tested for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Trump Administration has good news.
At Medicare, we understand you may have concerns about going to your doctor’s office during the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Spring brings warmer temperatures, blooming flowers and, for millions of Americans, the arrival of allergy season. It also coincides this year with the arrival of COVID-19, which could make al…
Although the novel coronavirus outbreak has forced the public to remain in their residences and caused businesses to either close or severely curtail operations, it won’t stop people from seei…
Through Wednesday, April 8, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health had confirmed more than 7,000 cases of COVID-19, with the majority of infections among those 41-65 years old.
The coronavirus should have everyone’s attention by now, health experts say. And people with heart disease have extra reasons to be alert.
Pandemic. Politics. An upending of life at a level that few Americans have ever experienced. And all of it amplified by social media.
Medicare helps pay for a wide variety of medical services and goods in hospitals, doctor’s offices, and other healthcare settings. But it doesn’t cover everything, and it’s useful to know what…
California State University, Northridge Chicana/o studies professor Lara Medina explores the spiritual healing within indigenous ancestral traditions in her new book “Voices from the Ancestors…
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Preventing heart disease (and all cardiovascular diseases) means making smart choices now that will pay off the rest of your life.
Did you sign up for a Medicare Advantage health plan last year only to find that it doesn’t meet your needs? Not to worry.
Paramedics identifying severe stroke symptoms in patients they are transporting in the northeastern San Fernando Valley and the Santa Clarita Valley will now transport them to Providence Holy …
Maybe a tooth broke as you snacked on popcorn. Or perhaps you joined a pickup basketball game and an elbow to the mouth knocked out a tooth completely.
A sore throat. A headache. Body aches. A persistent cough. We’ve all had those symptoms and it’s easy to immediately chalk it up to a common cold.
As the holiday rush kicks into high gear, so is flu season. Right now, doctors are seeing more patients test positive for the illness that landed a half million people in the hospital last year.
LOS ANGELES (CNS) — A liver condition long associated with Type 2 diabetes might actually cause the disease, and testing for it could provide an early warning for at-risk individuals, accordin…
The state Franchise Tax Board (FTB) is urging Californians to get health care coverage now and keep it through 2020 to avoid a penalty when filing state income tax returns in 2021.
For the scores of Californians with low back pain, the condition can range from a minor nuisance to a major disability. For some, it may even lead to opioid use and abuse. In fact, opioids are…
State Attorney General Xavier Becerra, Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey and the County of Los Angeles announced a lawsuit against San Francisco-based electronic cigarette maker, JUUL…
Hope Escalante stretches her arms, moves her legs and keeps up with the rest of the seniors in the Stretch Aerobics class at Las Palmas Park in the City of San Fernando.
Arthritis-related severe joint pain affects adults of all ages, both sexes, and all races and ethnicities.
The flu season is here, and will be in full effect until May 2020. And those who have previously endured the symptoms that can include headaches, muscle aches, fevers, coughing, runny noses an…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Medicare is experimenting with a new direction in health care. Starting next year, seniors in many states will be able to get additional services such as help with chores and…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of retirees will get a modest 1.6% cost-of-living increase from Social Security in 2020, an uptick with potential political consequences in an election year when Dem…
Just a reminder that Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment Period started Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7.
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