Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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December 16, 2024 - Public Health Launches Los Angeles County Medical Debt Relief Program The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health today launched the Los Angeles County Medical Debt Relief Program, an initiative designed by the Medical Debt Coalition, which is working together to address the growing crisis of medical debt that disproportionately affects vulnerable communities across the County. The Medical Debt Relief Program will initially eliminate $500 million in debt by leveraging...
UPDATE: After initially reporting a number of Hepatitis A cases among LA County's large homeless population, a few days later, the health department now reports a case in a non-homeless individual, a worker at a Whole Foods market in Beverly Hills. This is an expected result of allowing health conditions to foster in a certain population that are strictly regulated in other populations. May 17, 2024 Public Health Investigating a Case of Reported Hepatitis A at an LA County Grocery Store The Los...
The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) is pleased to share advice this week in acknowledgment of Dog Bite Prevention Week. Dog Bite Prevention Week is here to raise awareness about the serious health risks posed by dog bites and to educate the public on how to prevent them. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year in the United States, with over 800,000 requiring medical attention....
Gun Safety Locks are Available Now at Six LA County Medical Facilities – No Questions Asked To address the public health crisis of gun violence, the Los Angeles County Office of Violence Prevention, housed in the Department of Public Health, has made 60,000 gun safety locks available to the public; free, no questions asked. Free gun safety locks will initially be available at six County medical facilities: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center High Desert Regional Health Center Los Angeles General M...
SACRAMENTO – As Women's History Month enters its fourth week, the Listas Campaign is proud to launch the participation of the First Partner of California Jennifer Siebel Newsom. Recognizing the vital role California women play as leaders and changemakers in their own families and communities, the Listas Campaign has been empowering women with emergency resiliency knowledge this past month and will continue to do so into April. "As moms, we shoulder so much of the invisible- yet vital- work of c...
It's National Animal Poison Prevention Month and the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) is dedicated to raising awareness about the risks of pet poisoning and providing essential tips to keep our beloved pets safe. Pet owners are encouraged to take proactive measures to prevent accidental poisoning incidents such as: Know the Risks: Be aware of common household items and substances that are toxic to pets: Foods: Chocolate, grapes (including raisins), onions, garli...
Heartbreak!! We’ve all been there at some point in our lives. Maybe it was with that perfect someone that got away or you got fired from your dream job and if that wasn’t enough, a long-time friend calls it quits, unannounced. Life happens! While it is the norm to vent and cry to a friend, you can give them a break because there’s a new friend in town. This friend is in the form of a stranger who’s ready and willing to help you navigate your difficult time, all without judgment and all by just l...
Our pets are suffering from an explosion of cancer, heart disease, arthritis and other chronic health challenges. The pharmaceutical industry controls veterinary industry standards and protocols just as it does in our own health care. Love for our furry family members is manipulated to further their own agenda resulting in over-medicalization and undesirable side effects, causing additional illnesses for our beloved pets. What Matters West L.A. Presents: Integrative Veterinary Care Lighthouse...
UPDATE January 17: Public Health Warns Consumers About Eating Raw Oysters from Certain Areas of Mexico The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is reporting that there are more than 150 suspected local cases of gastrointestinal illness linked to the consumption of raw oysters, likely caused by norovirus. At this time, Public Health is warning consumers not to eat raw oysters from Laguna De Guerrero Negro, Baja California, Mexico; Laguna Manuela, Baja California, Mexico; and Bahia...
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued a heat advisory as high temperatures have been forecast for the following areas: Santa Clarita Valley: October 5, 2023, through October 6, 2023. Santa Susana Mountains: October 5, 2023, through October 6, 2023. West San Fernando Valley: October 5, 2023, through October 6, 2023. East San Fernando Valley: October 5, 2023, through October 6, 2023. San Gabriel Valley: October 5, 2023, through October 6, 2023. Calabasas/Agoura Hills: October 5, 2023,...
August 18, 2023 - The County Health Department, which oversees the distribution of free needles to the homeless drug-addicted, has advice regarding an apparent increase in transmission of the Covid-19 virus, including a recommendation to get the new Covid-19 booster that is to be considered for approval next month. The health department admits that hospitalizations due to Covid are at near-record lows but cautions that individuals over the age of 80 are five times more likely to be hospitalized...
July 25, 2023 - The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) advises the public to never touch a bat with bare hands, and to report injured, sick, or dead bats. Summer and early-fall months are when rabid bats are most often found in Los Angeles County, especially during July, August, and September. Healthy bats, which are good for the environment, typically hide and sleep during the day and emerge at dusk to fly and eat insects. Only about 1% of bats in nature have...
June 21, 2023 - As spring days become warmer - and mosquitos more common - the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health advises all residents to take precautions now to help prevent mosquito-borne diseases. Illnesses such as West Nile virus and Saint Louis Encephalitis virus can be spread through the bite of an infected mosquito here in Los Angeles County. Public Health recommends the following actions to reduce the risk of West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne disease infections: Take...
The origin of the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic which killed millions and caused worldwide disruptions, definitely originated in the Wuhan Institute of virology in mainland China. "Ben Hu, patient zero, the first person in the world to become infected with COVID-19 worked at the Wuhan Institute for Virology and Tony Fauci's NIH paid for this dangerous gain of function research." This acording to US Senator Rand Paul, who tweeted same this morning. "Sharri Markson's book What Really Happened in...
As the storms continue to affect Southern California, keeping dry and safe has been a goal for most families and this includes making sure that their furry family members are out of harm's way. Inclement weather can create an unsafe environment as well as cause anxiety and stress to some pets. LA County's Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) and the Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation have some advice on how to keep pets safe and secure. Keep pets indoors as much as possible and...
SEX! Now that I have your attention, please read this post about Medicare. If not for your sake, then perhaps for someone else you love. It is now OPEN ENROLLMENT, and you can either sign up for Medicare for the first time or switch plans. If you are just getting Medicare for the first time, do not make the mistake of purchasing a Medicare Advantage plan. Buy a private supplemental plan and a separate Part D plan. "D" stands for Drug plan. The supplemental plan may cost you less than $200/month...
Enroll into a vacation style Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Retreat Program! The Dr. J Rising Star Retreat on the beautiful island of Sint Maarten, in the Dutch Caribbean; which runs from October 1st 2022 thru February 28th 2023 and beyond Call us on USA Number (786) 667-7250, Caribbean Number +! 721 553-7877 . . . or email us at retreat@drj-foundation for your consultation/ reservation and secure your spot for the 2 week, 3 week, 1 month 2 month or 3 month program, or simply have us arrange...
Have you ever heard of sunburn on dogs? Some dogs are at a greater risk of sunburn than others, but it is possible for any dog to get a sunburn under the right conditions. Sunburn on dogs In the article below, we'll explain the risks of sunburn on dogs and how to recognize when a sunburn may be an emergency for your pet. We'll also explore signs and symptoms of sunburn to be on the lookout for. With this information, you should be ready to respond if your pet suffers from a sunburn this summer....
August 2, 2022 - The Novavax vaccine to prevent serious disease in Covid-19 will begin to be administered at county Public Health vaccination sites beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, August 3. The Novavax injection uses older, protein-based technology rather than the novel mRNA technology utilized by the Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines. According to Dr. Glenn Wortmann, infectious disease specialist at MedStar Health, as reported by CNET, Novavax is similar to the Hepatitis B vaccine and those...
If you watch as much TV as I do, you've seen the ads with the healthcare workers, arms crossed, complaining that LA's new healthcare minimum wage is unfair. The $25 minimum wage only applies to private sector hospitals, and not to public sector hospitals. The measure, which was sponsored by unions like SEIU-UHW, was signed into law by Mayor Garcetti on July 8th. It puts before the voters a ballot initiative to establish a $25/hr minimum wage for private sector healthcare workers who work in...
Venice Family Clinic is expanding and integrating its medical, mental health, early childhood education and other services to young families with an innovative initiative called The Community Connection. Launched with a $5 million grant from the Tikun Olam Foundation, The Community Connection serves families from the moment they are expecting a child through the first three years of the child's life. It is designed to build better health outcomes and foster economic opportunity and increased...
Los Angeles (July 1, 2022) - Dr. Anne L. Coleman, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of epidemiology and an internationally known vision researcher, physician and professional leader, has been named executive medical director and chair of the department of ophthalmology at UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine. Coleman, a Santa Monica resident, will also serve as director of the UCLA Stein Eye Institute and affiliation chair of the Doheny Eye Institute. Her appointment takes...
Life might indeed be cool by the pool, but it's even better when it's safe in and around the water. That safety begins with an annual electrical inspection - of your pool, hot tub or spa and all their working parts to ensure that life-saving devices like ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) and all grounding and bonding systems are functioning correctly to prevent hidden electrical hazards. "With swimming pools and hot tubs bringing water and electricity close together, it is critical to...
Is your dog prone to eating sand when you take him to the beach? Have you ever wondered if this is a cause for concern? Do you know what to do if your dog eats too much sand? If you've ever asked yourself these questions, then this article will help! Many dogs love to go to the beach with their human family members, and it's not uncommon for them to eat a little sand while playing fetch or digging. However, eating too much can be potentially deadly for dogs, so this article is to help owners rec...
Sameday Health, a Venice-based COVID-19 testing company, allegedly falsified and forged test results, according to a complaint released by the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, which reached a $22.5 million settlement with the company late last week. Sameday Technologies, which operates under Sameday Health, has 55 testing sites throughout the country, with 16 locations in Los Angeles County. In Santa Monica, a Sameday clinic is still open at 1335 3rd St. Promenade. The testing company also...
