Health and Lifestyle

Henry Mayo acquires new cardiac technology

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital’s cardiology team gathered Tuesday to unveil the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement, or TAVR, a cutting-edge cardiac procedure. “Over the last decade, the TAVR procedure has revolutionized

When you’re ready for off-road options

It’s summer in Southern California, and the snow has receded from all of the local mountains, leaving thousands of fresh alpine trails ready to break out those areas mountain bikes.

Triple-digit temps return to SCV

An extreme heat warning has been issued for Saturday through Tuesday, with weather officials projecting triple-digit temperatures to return to the Santa Clarita Valley. Temperatures are set to start increasing

Exer announces Sports & Schools program

As more youth return to sports, Exer Urgent Care announced it’d be providing students with complimentary sports screening exams and EKGs through its Exer Sports & Schools program.  The program

How home care can help with health care

Whether young or old, health care has evolved for every patient through the pandemic. And while it’s been a year of ups and downs, those in the industry have done

COVID-19 ‘long haulers’ face harrowing journey

While most people who contract COVID-19 recover completely within a few weeks, studies have shown anywhere from 10%-30% aren’t as lucky.  In fact, millions of Americans are battling lingering symptoms

How health care clinics answered the call

While the pandemic shuttered countless businesses, others in the health care industry saw an influx. As hospitals faced an unprecedented surge, most urgent care centers and health care clinics across

‘Wave of the future’: BrainStim Center opens in Valencia

Local neurosurgeon Dr. Mark Liker is making strides with brain stimulation therapy at his recently opened Valencia center, supporting brain health in patients of all ages.  Liker, who specializes in deep brain stimulation, or DBS, has always had

SCV’s skate mamas letting the good times roll

What began as a local mama looking to create a skating group has turned into a roller-skating community wheeling across the Santa Clarita Valley.  In less than a month, Skate Mamas of SCV have garnered nearly 450 members, with dozens gathering

92-year-old COVID-19 survivor gets vaccinated

Nearly 10 months after 92-year-old David Chalberg overcame COVID-19, he’s working to ensure he won’t have to do so twice.  On Sunday, the longtime Santa Clarita Valley resident received his