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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
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