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Nonprofit weight-loss organization suggests hiking for healthy lifestyle
Fitness is often a common topic of conversation for many— getting fit, staying fit, and everything in between.…
June 11, 2010
Soroptimist International recognizes women from local schools
At the Second Annual Scholarship Luncheon for Soroptimist International of Long Beach (SILB) recently, winners were honored with…
June 11, 2010
LBPD warns parents, grads about dangers of underage drinking
With Long Beach high school graduation ceremonies taking place next week, the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) is…
June 11, 2010
St. Mary expo to provide free health screenings
The St. Mary Medical Center Senior Health Program, in collaboration with HealthCare Partners Medical Group, will conduct a…
June 4, 2010
Funereal book to help fund breast-cancer treatment
By Brett Ashley Hawkins Editorial Intern With death comes new life. It’s been said over and over again,…
May 21, 2010
Wellness event to provide mental-health information, resources
Approximately one out of every four Americans suffers with some form of a mental-health challenge in their lifetime.…
May 21, 2010
UCLA seeks smokers for study testing cessation vaccine
UCLA researchers are seeking smokers between the ages of 18 and 65 for a national study using an…
April 23, 2010
Local Red Cross offers reduced-fee First-Aid classes at CPR Saturday
The Greater Long Beach Chapter (GLBC) of the American Red Cross, Long Beach City College Carson Campus and…
April 23, 2010
Treasure Box program offers low-cost grocery packages to community
Sometimes the most essential things in life are hard to come by. Providing affordable and quality meals to…
April 23, 2010
SH fitness organization’s bike fest to raise funds for kids’ health programs
The Make a Leap Fitness Foundation, whose mission is to provide community-based wellness opportunities for both adults and…
April 23, 2010