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Long Beach Public Health Lab now offering environmental lead testing
Residents, businesses and organizations can now receive environmental lead testing from the Long Beach Health and Human Services…
Long Beach reaches 16 West Nile virus cases. Here’s how to protect yourself
Due to a recent uptick in West Nile virus (WNV) cases, the Long Beach Department of Health and…
Housing, homeless services suffer as Health Department copes with budget cuts
Faced with losses in federal funding, increased service charges and the City’s own $58.2 million deficit, the Long…
Long Beach announces heat alert through Aug. 20. Here’s how to stay cool.
With sweltering temperatures expected through Thursday, Aug. 20, Acting City Health Officer Dr. Cliff Okada has issued a…
Long Beach issues heat advisory as temperatures reach 90s
Due to forecasted temperatures in the 80s and low 90s Tuesday through Thursday, Long Beach’s Acting City Health…
Residents urged to protect against West Nile Virus following first case of the summer
On June 26, the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services announced the first confirmed human case…
Long Beach launches online mental health screenings
The City of Long Beach has launched a SmartScreen assessment, a free online mental health screening tool powered…
‘Earth’s Greatest Enemy’ tows the line of hope and devastation
From Okinawa, Japan to Maui, Hawaii and countless territories in between, United States imperialism has caused environmental devastation…
Long Beach issues Heat Alert amid spring heat wave
Temperatures in the mid-to-high-90s are expected through Friday.
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.