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Councilmember Dee Andrews joins NFL player Desean Jackson in free pancreatic cancer awareness fair
Sixth District Councilmember Dee Andrews, along with NFL player Desean Jackson and his mother Gayle Jackson, will host…
July 15, 2011
LB Memorial to offer cancer wellness retreat for women
On Saturday, July 23, the MemorialCare Breast Center at Long Beach Memorial will sponsor a wellness retreat at…
July 15, 2011
Professional surfers bring good vibes to Miller Children’s Hospital patients
The Mauli Ola Foundation brought a special art workshop to patients at Miller Children’s Hospital Long Beach last…
June 27, 2011
Vector control confirms year’s first West Nile virus sample in LA County
The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD) has confirmed the first West Nile virus (WNV)-positive mosquito…
May 20, 2011
LA County Health Department encouraging parents to have kids vaccinated early
This week, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health launched a multimedia public education campaign urging parents…
April 29, 2011
Ninth District to host health fair for kids and teens
Ninth District Long Beach Councilmember Steven Neal will conduct a “Healthy Kids and Teens Day” health fair, in…
April 29, 2011
Friends don’t let friends (and kids) eat themselves into poor health
By Jack Mapes Personal Trainer We, as a culture, discourage drunk driving because innocent people can lose their…
April 20, 2011
The numerous benefits of prenatal yoga
By Laura Tree Prenatal yoga teacher, FreeSpirit Yoga For most women, during pregnancy, awareness of the body and…
April 20, 2011
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