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Prescription-drug discount cards available to local residents
The City of Signal Hill is reminding residents of a program to help provide them with some relief…
July 9, 2010
Local dentist seeks to teach seniors, kids about special issues related to their age
By Brett Ashley Hawkins Editorial Intern Local schools and senior-living communities are reaping the benefits from the 2010…
July 9, 2010
Community Hospital to possibly merge with Memorial
By Steven Piper Editorial Intern Long Beach Memorial Medical Center (LBMMC) and Community Hospital of Long Beach (CHLB)…
July 2, 2010
LB Memorial, Miller hospitals become totally smoke-free
The campus of Long Beach Memorial (LBM) and Miller Children’s Hospital Long Beach (MCHLB) became completely smoke-free on…
July 2, 2010
Red Cross offering course in wilderness First Aid
The American Red Cross Greater Long Beach Chapter last week announced the release of its new Wilderness and…
June 18, 2010
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