Time to take to the great outdoors, SCV
May 17, 2020
As Los Angeles County begins to ease the stay-at-home restrictions, the county’s trails and parks are among the first to reopen. With hundreds of trails that traverse the Santa Clarita
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UCLA to host blood drives in SCV
May 13, 2020
UCLA is hosting two blood drives in Valencia, calling on all eligible and healthy donors to attend. While the coronavirus pandemic continues, so do the unprecedented number of blood-drive cancellations,
Child & Family Center awarded Behavioral Health Care Accreditation
May 11, 2020
The Child & Family Center recently announced that it has been awarded a three-year Behavioral Health Care Accreditation from The Joint Commission, a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to improve
L.A. County launches ‘Great Plates Delivered’ initiative
May 10, 2020
In an effort to provide meals to those who need them, Los Angeles County recently announced its participation in California’s “Great Plates Delivered” initiative, a meal-delivery service for older adults.
Mother-daughter nurses in COVID-19 unit at Henry Mayo stay strong for community
May 8, 2020
At home, they’re mother and daughter, but as soon as they put on their medical scrubs and enter Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, they’re a front-line duo helping the community fight
Contact tracing slows COVID-19 spread
May 7, 2020
When it comes to stopping the spread of the coronavirus, public health experts agree that being able to figure out who might have contracted the virus plays a vital role.
Beating the odds: 91-year-old survives his coronavirus battle
May 5, 2020
Longtime Santa Clarita Valley resident David Chalberg is used to taking long walks within Oakmont of Valencia community, where he resides. That all quickly changed in mid-March when the Oakmont
COVID-19 antibody testing now available in SCV
April 27, 2020
Antibody testing for coronavirus is now available to Santa Clarita Valley residents. “With this new antibody testing, we have the ability to identify people who have been exposed to COVID-19
Telehealth in the SCV: the experts discuss virtual appointments
April 27, 2020
The novel coronavirus outbreak has affected, in one way or the other, just about everything in daily lives, including visits to the doctor. As developments in the COVID-19 crisis continue,
Wilk, doctors discuss how to address mental health amid COVID-19 crisis
April 23, 2020
From how to cope with a lost loved one amid the pandemic to ways to build up an immune system, two Antelope Valley doctors offered advice Thursday during a tele-town
UnitedHealthcare members to receive in-network care at Henry Mayo
April 23, 2020
After being without a contract for nearly two years, officials at UnitedHealthcare and Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital reached an agreement last month, allowing UHC members to now receive care at
Henry Mayo nursing director rolls with the punches amid pandemic
April 22, 2020
Back at the beginning of March when talks of the coronavirus were just starting to ramp up, Jennifer Bodar, a registered nurse working at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, just so
Parks and Rec to launch virtual ‘Parks from Home’ program
April 22, 2020
Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation officials found a creative way to support the health and well-being of county residents amid the stay-at-home order. This week, Parks and
SCV’s health care workers adapt to new normal amid coronavirus
April 20, 2020
Though not all are directly on the front lines, the lives of many health care workers have changed dramatically since the outbreak of the coronavirus. Leah Phillips has worked at
Public Health releases COVID-19 antibody testing results
April 20, 2020
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, in partnership with USC, released preliminary results from a collaborative scientific study, which found that infections from coronavirus in the county are
Henry Mayo recognizes volunteers amid health crisis
April 20, 2020
With more than 300 volunteers, including adults, teens and even canines, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is taking a pause from the coronavirus pandemic to thank its volunteers in celebration of
SCV community continues to make a difference
April 16, 2020
As first responders and health care workers on the front lines continue to suffer from a shortage of much-needed personal protective equipment, or PPE, amid the coronavirus crisis, many Santa
City Council donates resources at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
April 15, 2020
Tackling the COVID-19 pandemic from the frontlines is no easy feat for medical professionals. To lend a helping hand, the Santa Clarita City Council donated vital resources at Henry Mayo
What you need to know about mandated face coverings
April 14, 2020
As Santa Clarita Valley residents continue to work on flattening the curve of the coronavirus, Los Angeles County officials announced Friday the extension of the current “Safer at Home” health
How to combat social isolation in seniors
April 14, 2020
As the “Safer at Home” order is extended until May 15, many seniors are beginning to feel the effects of self-isolation, especially loneliness. In fact, research suggests loneliness and prolonged