Hart district hosts drug symposium
October 31, 2025
MarLee Perez began abusing alcohol and drugs as early as middle school in an attempt to cope with her depression and anxiety. The only person who knew she was using
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Henry Mayo Fitness and Health Club names new GM
October 31, 2025
News release Cezanne Youmazzo has been appointed general manager of Valencia’s Henry Mayo Fitness and Health Club. Youmazzo has over 20 years of leadership experience in fitness and wellness management, member
City celebrates Dia De Muertos: ‘We should always be remembered’
October 30, 2025
Alfredo Reveles’ grandmother, Sebastiana Hortencia Rosales de Abarca, was 93 years old when she died earlier this year. She had 11 siblings, then had 14 children of her own, and
OCD Awareness Walk brings hope and understanding
October 29, 2025
As a local advocacy group for obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD Awareness SCV aims to bring awareness, foster supportive community, and expedite access to treatment. To do so, on Oct. 18
‘Finish the Ride, Finish the Run’ advocates for safe streets
October 28, 2025
On Feb. 17, 2013, Damian Kevitt and his wife, Grace, decided to go on a bicycle ride through Griffith Park in Los Angeles — and in one split second, Damian’s
Circle of Hope celebrates 21 years of fighting cancer at annual tea
October 28, 2025
Circle of Hope Inc.’s annual tea began 21 years ago in Colleen Shaffer’s very own backyard to help provide financial aid for cancer patients in need. But because the organization
Henry Mayo hosts talk on ‘lifestyle medicine’
October 27, 2025
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital welcomed the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce and members from the business community for a panel discussion Thursday on the benefits of lifestyle medicine. The
First West Nile virus death of 2025 reported in LA County
October 27, 2025
News release The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first local death due to West Nile virus for the 2025 mosquito season. The person, a resident
JCI hosts first Wellness Expo
October 24, 2025
Various wellness booths, ranging from sound baths to martial arts, lined up at Plum Canyon Park recently during the inaugural JCI Santa Clarita Wellness Expo. Hosted by JCI Santa Clarita,
Dixon Family Health Center named Organization of the Year by National Association of Social Workers
October 22, 2025
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
NASW honors local residents for mental health support
October 21, 2025
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
OLPH hosts annual Health, Wellness Fair
October 21, 2025
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
Newsom: California will start selling $11 insulin pens next year
October 20, 2025
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
County Public Health investigating possible spread of mpox
October 20, 2025
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
Hospital holds ceremony to celebrate PathPoint graduates
October 17, 2025
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
Finish the Ride, Finish the Run scheduled for Oct. 26
October 15, 2025
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
TMU Biology Grad published in international science journal
October 13, 2025
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
LA County Public Health releases report on impact of asthma on Children
October 13, 2025
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
HMNH physician appointed to National Breast Cancer Roundtable Steering Committee
October 13, 2025
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
JCI Santa Clarita to host Wellness Expo
October 10, 2025
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