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HMNH offers free heart health events in February

News release  February is American Heart Month, and Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital has a full slate of activities throughout the month to help raise awareness and educate the community about

Going to the beach? Take a hike.

Every year, thousands of thru-hikers make the treacherous trek through the Pacific Crest Trail, a 2,650-mile route stretching from Mexico to Canada and zigzagging through three different states.  Physically abled

Antibody treatments can help fight COVID-19

As the winter surge in cases continues, COVID-19 testing along with monoclonal antibody treatments have become harder to come by. Locally, COVID-19 testing lines could be seen wrapping through and

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia. 041621. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV welcomes first baby of 2022

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital welcomed the Santa Clarita Valley’s first baby of 2022 early Saturday morning.    The newborn boy arrived at 6:35 a.m. on New Year’s Day.   The parents of

SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Lynn Evans of Canyon Country raises her arm as she finishes donating blood during the Red Cross Blood Drive held the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library in Canyon Country on Friday, Jan. 4, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

Historic Red Cross blood, platelet shortage

The American Red Cross, which provides 40% of the country’s blood, announced its blood supply is at historically low levels. Busy holiday schedules, breaks from school and winter weather all

Santa Clarita Runners give thanks with Turkey Trot

News release  Early Thanksgiving morning, the Santa Clarita Runners Club set off on its annual Turkey Trot. More than 75 participants came out to Heritage Park to run the course, socialize with friends and celebrate Thanksgiving with baked goodies and coffee. 

Spreading the importance of oral health

Across the Santa Clarita Valley and beyond, organizations are working to educate residents on the importance of oral health. Often overlooked, oral health is an extremely important area of health

Medicare: Understanding and choosing a plan

It’s that time of year again – when many people reevaluate their health care needs and decide whether it’s time to change health plans, especially for individuals 65 and older,

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HMNH names new VP of clinical Support, food/nutrition and environmental services

News release  Carissa Bortugno has been appointed to the position of vice president of clinical support, food/nutrition and environmental services at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital.  Bortugno joined Henry Mayo 10 years ago as the hospital’s manager of pharmacy services, and was subsequently promoted to pharmacy director, and