News release Samuel Dixon Family Health Center Inc., a federally qualified health center dedicated to providing affordable, accessible and compassionate health care to underserved residents of the Santa Clarita Valley, has been honored as Organization of the Year by the California Chapter
The National Association of Social Workers recognized several local residents for their work in promoting mental health programs and resources in the community at its annual awards ceremony. The organization
Our Lady of Perpetual Help hosted its annual Health and Wellness Fair for Santa Clarita residents with free ultrasounds, flu shots, classes and resource booths on Sunday. Booths included various
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced last week that the state would start selling its own brand of affordable insulin pens next year to improve access to essential medication across the
News release The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating the possibility of a local spread of Clade I mpox cases after confirming its second case in an
News release Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital recently celebrated four individuals who completed their year-long journey with the hospital through the PathPoint Project SEARCH program. With their certificates in hand, the
The “Finish the Ride and Finish the Run” event, scheduled Oct. 26, aims to help raise awareness of the need for safer streets for cyclists, drivers and pedestrians in Southern California. The event is open to all who
News release Shaveen De Mel, a 2024 graduate of The Master’s University’s biology program, has gained international recognition for his original research, TMU announced in a news release. After
News release The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, in partnership with the Asthma Coalition of Los Angeles County, has released “Breathless: Impact of Asthma on Children in Los
News release Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and Keck Medicine of USC breast surgical oncologist, Dr. Amanda M. Woodworth, has been appointed to the American Cancer Society National Breast Cancer Roundtable Steering
News release JCI Santa Clarita is scheduled Saturday, Oct. 18, to present its first-ever Wellness Expo, a community-centered celebration of health, wellness and connection, the organization announced in a news
The emergency room at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia cares for all patients at any time of day, any day of the year, regardless of what conditions bring them
Seymour joined The Kite Club at West Ranch High School and with the help of a few other students, he built a kite strong enough to lift him up from
“Save the tatas!” That’s what Steffanie Stelnick yelled to a crowd of people on Saturday night during the Bras for a Cause breast cancer awareness annual fundraiser presented by Soroptimist
Dear Savvy Senior, With a longtime vaccine critic leading the nation’s health departments, can you give me updated information on which vaccines are recommended for Medicare seniors this fall? —
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved a new therapy for advanced breast cancer, based on data from a phase 3 clinical trial. Regulators said
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel postponed a vote on delaying the first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine to weigh whether
News release Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital’s Girl Talk, its women’s health education series, is scheduled to address breast health at its next session, scheduled 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at
Vinnie Corbo and Jackie Castro didn’t have kids of their own, but their lives are filled with children seeking to learn, explore and play with no limitations. As a special
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer Tylenol use in pregnancy is possibly associated with autism, and pregnant women should generally not take the drug unless they have serious fevers, federal officials said