Health and Lifestyle

Founder and Executive Director of Finally Family Homes Christina Dronen officially gives Zion Banks the keys to his tiny home. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

A home no matter how small  

The Finally Family Homes organization hosted an open house in celebration of the completion of its first tiny home built by foster youth and volunteers on Saturday morning at the

Henry the Bear strikes a pose during the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital's Donate-A-Bear Drive on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: Henry Mayo hosts Donate-A-Bear Drive

Santa Clarita residents came by Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital’s Donate-A-Bear Drive, where new stuffed animals were dropped off to give to pediatric patients in the Emergency Department as a form

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Henry Mayo to host teddy bear donation drive

News release  On Nov. 15 from 3 to 6 p.m. Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital will be hosting a Donate-A-Bear Drive. This event is aimed to provide comforting stuffed animals to

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Health screening event scheduled Jan. 2

News release  Santa Clarita Valley residents can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions at a health screening event scheduled to be offered by

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Vicki White named HMNH chief nursing officer

News release   Vicki White has been named chief nursing officer at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital.  White, who has more than 20 years of CNO experience, joined Henry Mayo in July

Finish the Ride and Finish the Run participants get medals for their participation and for completing the scenic route in a certain time frame. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

Cyclists and runners unite for road safety 

Exercise enthusiasts and road safety advocates banded together for a joint cycling and running event held in West Creek Park on Sunday by the nonprofit organization “Streets Are For Everyone,”

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Veloz, UVDI CEO, appointed to HMNH board

News release  Peter Veloz, CEO of Ultraviolet Devices Inc., has been appointed to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital board of directors.  Veloz has been the CEO of Santa Clarita-based UVDI

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Henry Mayo providing medical services at CalArts

News release   To expand convenient access to medical care for California Institute of the Arts students, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is now providing primary care medical care services on the

Beth Jenkins, a patient at Circle of Hope, reflects on her own experiences through the nonprofit during Saturday's tea. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Circle of Hope celebrates 19th annual tea: Royal Tea

Circle of Hope’s annual afternoon tea, with this year’s theme being Royal Tea, provided a customizable experience on Saturday in the royal courtyard — the Canyon Country Community Center.   Tiaras

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Henry Mayo physician leads the way for vNOTES

As technology progresses, so do its benefits for people in areas such as health. An example is vNOTES, which is a relatively new procedure designed to minimize the invasive nature

The Taylor Trail. Photo courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

City launches 2023 Hiking Challenge

News release   It’s fall, which means the city of Santa Clarita’s Hiking Challenge is back.   Going into its second year, the city of Santa Clarita invites the community

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Church to host mental health presentations

News release  First Presbyterian Church of Newhall is holding a series of monthly educational presentations on mental health issues facing the Santa Clarita community.   Living daily with the COVID

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Updated COVID-19 vaccines available soon in L.A. County

News release   Los Angeles County residents will soon have access to updated vaccines designed to target   COVID-19 strains currently circulating. The updated vaccine is strongly recommended this fall for residents