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MemorialCare Health System appoints new Breast Center director
Officials at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center (LBMMC) and Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center (OCMMC)— two hospitals in…
October 22, 2010
20th Beach Walk, Health Fair to raise funds for Children’s Clinic
The Children’s Clinic, Serving Children and Their Families (TCC), will have its 20th Anniversary Beach Walk and Health Fair…
October 8, 2010
What I learned in China about eating and exercising
By Carol Berg Sloan RD Nutritionist My husband and I recently went to Beijing to visit our son,…
September 24, 2010
LB hospitals, Health Department working together to combat whooping-cough epidemic
Whooping cough (pertussis) has been declared an epidemic in California this year, with case numbers projected to be…
September 17, 2010
Help not wanted: free resources aid families in overcoming resistance of seniors who need assistance
Just when you thought that a family caregiver’s job couldn’t get more difficult, consider this:Â Many of the estimated…
September 17, 2010
Different forms of substance abuse increasing among women
By Richard N. Waldman, MD An estimated 20 million Americans— including nearly 10 percent of non-pregnant 1 women…
September 17, 2010
Public encouraged to take precaution against West Nile virus
West Nile virus (WNV) activity continues in Los Angeles County as children head back to school. The Greater…
September 10, 2010
Public health officials issue heat advisory for residents to protect themselves from heat
The City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) is advising residents to take…
August 27, 2010
Health Department warns public to take precautions against West Nile Virus
Long Beach Public Health officials are urging residents to continue to be diligent in protecting themselves and their…
August 13, 2010
Tips to ‘be cool’ this summer
The City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) is advising residents to take…
July 23, 2010