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St. Mary presenting diabetes self-management workshops
Those affected by diabetes or who have family members coping with the disease are invited to attend Diabetes…
April 23, 2010
A wake-up call to keep kids fit
By Carol Berg Sloan, RD I don’t know about you, but I am thrilled that First Lady Michelle…
April 23, 2010
Restaurants, artisans, bands joining together for breast-cancer fundraiser
Twelve of Long Beach’s best restaurants and four local bands will gather with a host of artisans on…
April 23, 2010
After getting second opinion, move to LB from Oregon pays off for woman with cancer
When Theresa (Terry) Rossiter, 67, was given the diagnosis of inoperable, metastatic lung cancer on November 11, 2009,…
April 9, 2010
LB Cancer League gala to help fund research, special programs
The Long Beach Cancer League, a fundraising auxiliary of the American Cancer Society, will conduct its 35th Annual…
March 26, 2010
Cedars-Sinai releases new finding on heart treatments
Physician scientists from the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute presented new findings last week on the effectiveness of routine aspirin…
March 26, 2010
Self-defense training day for families affected by cancer
Walk With Sally, a non-profit organization committed to providing mentorship programs to children of parents and siblings with…
March 5, 2010
H1N1 vaccine clinic coming to SH
The Signal Hill Park Community Center, 1780 E. Hill Street, will host a clinic providing free H1N1 vaccinations…
March 2, 2010
Government privacy breach affects nearly 50,000
Submitted by the office of Bonnie Lowenthal During an Assembly floor session on Tuesday, February 16, Assemblywoman Bonnie…
March 2, 2010
In the Red
Long Beach Memorial (LBM) employees have raised awareness of heart disease this month by wearing red and hosting…
February 12, 2010