Henry Mayo celebrates Healthy Heart Month with events
February 4, 2020
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. “One person dies every
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Survivors After Suicide groups to be held in SCV
January 31, 2020
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services are expanding their Survivors after Suicide (SAS) support group to the Santa Clarita Valley, starting on Saturday, March 22. “Anyone who lost someone to suicide
A vaccine for everyone: HPV vaccine
January 28, 2020
The human papillomavirus, or HPV, vaccine, is a vaccine that everyone should receive, according to health officials who say HPV can affect anyone, so everyone should be prepared to fight
First case of coronavirus confirmed in L.A. County
January 26, 2020
By Vivianna Shields & Emily Alvarenga Signal Staff Writers The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first case of 2019 novel coronavirus in Los Angeles County
American Cancer Society seeking volunteer drivers in SCV
January 21, 2020
With only six volunteer drivers in the Santa Clarita Valley, American Cancer Society is seeking volunteer drivers in the area to provide rides with their Road to Recovery program. “We
Community hosts presentation for processing trauma
January 20, 2020
A presentation held by the Trauma Resource Institute prepared the community on how to process trauma through different exercises and guided conversations Saturday morning at the Child and Family Center.
Flu on the rise in L.A. County
January 14, 2020
Influenza, or flu, is a contagious respiratory illness that the community can take steps to avoid. Los Angeles County Public Health officials remind county residents that it is not too
Easing chronic anxiety with exercise
January 14, 2020
Diverting the symptoms of anxiety can be accomplished with exercise. For many, chronic anxiety is a debilitating disorder that significantly affects their everyday life. Anxiety disorders affect 40 million Americans
Kaiser Permanente Santa Clarita offices awarded for operational excellence
January 14, 2020
Kaiser Permanente offices in the Santa Clarita Valley were awarded with the Garfield Distinction Award for operational excellence at a ceremony on Jan. 7. These offices include the Santa Clarita
Separating healthy eating from dieting fads
January 12, 2020
Our local hospital and medical centers have experts available who can help you create healthy eating habits.
Community presentation for those affected by the Saugus Shooting
January 11, 2020
On Jan. 18, the Trauma Resource Institute will be asking community members who were affected by the Saugus High School shooting, “When did you realize you survived”? At the Child
‘Tis the season: the cold vs. the flu
January 7, 2020
Influenza, or flu, and the common cold are both viral infections that are virtually similar, but are ultimately caused by different viruses. The severity of symptoms, treatment options and prevention
Henry Mayo offers diabetes-prevention program
January 3, 2020
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is offering a 12-month diabetes-prevention program to the community to help those who are at risk of developing the disease. PreventT2, a lifestyle-change program, is led
California among the lowest depression rates in the country
December 31, 2019
Data collected by the Centers for Disease Control found that states with higher access to mental health care experienced lower rates of depression. Quote Wizard, an insurance company, analyzed the
Make 2020 the year of health
December 31, 2019
Starting the new year with lifestyle changes to improve your mindset and health will reward you in the new year, health experts say. In 2018, 45% of people wanted to
New year, new you, same challenges
December 30, 2019
A new year is about to begin, bringing with it the New Year’s parties, the Rose Parade and the dreaded “new year, new me” resolutions.
‘Be The Difference’ campaign launches mental health resource website
December 26, 2019
The SCV Suicide Prevention, Postvention and Wellness Committee, along with the city of Santa Clarita and numerous other organizations, launched the campaign “Be The Difference” with a website and Facebook
Navigating the holiday menu
December 25, 2019
For most, celebrating the holidays and eating healthy are an unlikely pairing. Every holiday season welcomes parties filled with delicious festive foods and desserts. At these gatherings, people experience the
Waste Management offers program to recycle your tree
December 20, 2019
According to the National Christmas Tree Association, around 25 to 30 million Christmas Trees are sold each year, but where do they all go after the holidays? In Santa Clarita,
Kaiser celebrates 30 years in SCV
December 17, 2019
To commemorate 30 years of providing health care to the Santa Clarita Valley, Kaiser Permanente held a celebration at the SCV Boys & Girls Club Thursday night. “We have watched