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Daylight saving time: The misnomer, history and dangers of the controversial time change
Plus, tips from Dignity Health St. Mary Hospital on preparing for the time change.
Vaccinations highly encouraged to stop measles surge
The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging residents to take preventative measures following a…
Long Beach presents first-ever LGBTQIA2S+ Community Health Needs Assessment
Community members presented the findings of the inaugural LGBTQIA2S+ Community Health Needs Assessment on Tuesday to the Long…
Healthy Active Long Beach programs shuttered due to federal funding cuts
As a result of the passage of H.R.1 (a.k.a. the One Big Beautiful Bill), the Long Beach Health…
Long Beach presents first-ever Black Community Health Needs Assessment
The full report will be presented to the public in early January, along with members of a steering committee tasked to create a strategic plan based on these findings.
Medicare enrollment made easy with MemorialCare
Local seniors can learn the ins and outs of Medicare plans through a series of in-person and virtual…
St. Mary Medical Center releases Breast Cancer Awareness Month PSA
Following the release of the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) 2024-2025 Breast Cancer Facts & Figures, Dignity Health –…
Long Beach confirms clade I mpox case; three countywide so far
Long Beach confirmed the first-ever case of clade I monkeypox (mpox) in the city on Oct. 14, also…
Long Beach’s Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community presents health assessment
Data gathered by the community shows a pressing need for investments in housing assistance and culturally-grounded outreach.
Flu vaccine clinics held at Long Beach parks throughout October
Long Beach is offering free flu vaccines throughout October to help keep residents healthy during flu season. Last…