Health and Lifestyle

County officials provide update on coronavirus

County officials hosted a roundtable Monday to provide the public with the latest information on the coronavirus, or COVID-19.  Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and Los Angeles County Department

Valencia Choir hosts walk in support of member

A chant for “Nadia! Nadia! Nadia!” could be heard on the Valencia High School track as biodegradable green balloons were released into the air. Those green balloons represented awareness for

Henry Mayo to host free heart health course

To discuss lifestyle changes to promote heart health, Kim Brown, a registered dietician and nutritionist, is scheduled to lead a conversation and a question-and-answer session at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital

Local couple runs all over the world

For local runners Paola and Phil Howard, running has not only taken them all over the world, but it has also provided them with a family here in Santa Clarita.

Survivors After Suicide groups to be held in SCV

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

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

Community hosts presentation for processing trauma

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

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

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