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Dietary guidelines— balance is the key
By Carol Berg Sloan RD Columnist What are the dietary guidelines? Have you ever wondered where school districts…
April 20, 2011
When it comes to prescriptions, it’s important to know your meds
By Richard Gellar Pharmacy Director The collection of plastic containers has gathered in the corner of the kitchen…
April 20, 2011
Job Corps Center kicks off its ‘Let’s Move Cities and Towns’ campaign
The Long Beach Job Corps Center (LBJCC) officially kicked off the “Let’s Move Cities and Towns” campaign at…
April 1, 2011
State-of-the-heart facility
St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach recently opened a Heart Center for the specific treatment of women’s…
March 25, 2011
St. Mary dedicates its G.I. lab in honor of doctor who has worked there almost four decades
St. Mary Medical Center recently dedicated its G.I. lab in honor of Dr. Robert Lugliani, a pulmonologist who…
March 25, 2011
Kids’ fair to make healthy lifestyle choices easy and fun
The Sixth Annual Kids in the Kitchen Fair, a signature event of The Junior League of Long Beach…
March 11, 2011
MLB, Susan G. Komen foundation launch contest to honor breast cancer survivors, raise awareness
Major League Baseball (MLB) and Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the world’s largest breast cancer organization, this…
February 18, 2011
Healing with heels: Community Action Team’s new walk afoot to raise funds, awareness of heart disease
In recognition of February as “Heart Health Month,” Justin Rudd’s nonprofit Community Action Team (CAT) will sponsor a…
February 18, 2011
Consider your safety while warming up this winter
The recent period of cold weather means local residents should take extra precautions to protect their personal health…
December 29, 2010
Winter is approaching— break out the sunscreen!
While it’s understood that taking sun-safety precautions during the summer months is a must, many people don’t realize…
November 29, 2010