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Flesh-eating screwworm cases rise after detections in Texas 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Sunday that three more cases of the flesh-eating New World screwworm have been detected in Texas, bringing the total in the United States to 15.  The latest cases involved a lamb in Crockett County and two calves in Edwards County, Texas. The USDA said in a post on X that it would immediately begin releasing sterile flies

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Lauffer to retire from HMNH after 11 years of service 

News release  Marlee Lauffer, president of the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation and vice president of marketing and communications for Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, has announced her retirement effective June

Triumph Foundation hosts 13th annual Wheelchair Sports Festival  

Andrew and Kirsten Skinner founded the Triumph Foundation in 2008 aiming to create an inclusive space for individuals with disabilities so they could participate in adaptive sports.   Skinner suffered a spinal cord injury in 2004 and knows firsthand the systemic barriers,

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CDC warns more measles cases expected in coming months 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning that more cases of measles will likely occur in the next few months.  “With continued measles transmission in areas

ARTree showcases student art 

The ARTree Community Arts Center held its Student Art Show last weekend in Old Town Newhall.   There were 49 pieces of original artworks created by students as young as 5 and up to 90 years old following the culmination of

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Walsma appointed to HMNH board of directors 

News release  Dr. Kelly Walsma, who is board certified in critical care, pulmonary and neurocritical care medicine, was recently appointed to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital board of directors, the hospital announced in a news release. 

SCVi celebrates Neurodiversity week 

Empathy and inclusive collaboration are among the core values for the Santa Clarita Valley International School in Castaic.   To further that message to its students and the community,  the charter school celebrated its third annual Neurodiversity Celebration Spirit Week last week.

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is recognizing and celebrating its volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 19-25. Courtesy photo.

HMNH celebrates National Volunteer Week 

News release  Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is recognizing and celebrating its volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 19-25. This annual celebration honors the contributions of individuals who generously give their time to

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HMNH announces partnership with AFC Urgent Care 

News release  Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and AFC Urgent Care clinics announced a new partnership with locations in Valencia and Canyon Country.  “This partnership reflects a shared commitment to improving

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SCV Sheriff’s Station to host drug take-back day  

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is scheduled April 25 to host a prescription drug collection event as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.  The event is

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CMS boosts 2027 Medicare Advantage payments 

By Bill Pan Contributing Writer   The federal government will increase payments to private Medicare insurers by 2.48% in 2027, far more than it initially proposed.  The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services