Health and Lifestyle

SCV community continues to make a difference

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

How to combat social isolation in seniors

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

Life on the front lines of the COVID-19 fight

As Castaic resident and registered nurse Melissa Antolin drives to work at West Hills Hospital, she sees a sign that reads: “We stand ready, and we stand together.” “It’s on

Abuse amid the coronavirus crisis

As the “Safer at Home” health order is extended to May 15, many Santa Clarita Valley residents are struggling to continue to remain indoors, especially those with abuse problems of

Exer now offering COVID-19 testing

Exer Urgent Care is offering onsite testing for coronavirus at various locations across Southern California, including its Stevenson Ranch location.  To better serve its patients, Exer is now offering drive-up

Lesson plans for the new normal

As Santa Clarita Valley parents get accustomed to the kids staying at home for the rest of the school year and distance learning the new normal, teachers across the SCV

Ways older adults can stay healthy and safe

Life has gotten significantly harder for approximately 6 million Californians age 65 and older, as Gov. Gavin Newsom continues to urge them to stay home to protect themselves from the

UCLA to host blood drives in SCV

The University of California, Los Angeles, is hosting two blood drives in Valencia, as severe blood shortages continue due to an unprecedented number of blood-drive cancellations during the coronavirus outbreak.