The hantavirus has sparked headlines as an outbreak occurred on a cruise ship. The MV Hondius is the cruise ship in which the hantavirus has caused three deaths as of […]
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LA County launches CalFresh Awareness Campaign
Los Angeles County officials launched a month-long outreach campaign on May 1 to raise awareness about CalFresh benefits and upcoming federal policy changes that could affect eligibility and participation in […]
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BEAM creates space for healing community
The disparity Black people have experienced in relation to the medical industry has left a lot to be desired, and the mistreatment has led many to be dissuaded from trusting […]
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A call to action to help fight kidney failure in at-risk communities
Newly established AMKD Coalition unites leading voices to address need to heighten awareness of APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD) ROCKVILLE, Md. (April 28, 2026) – Today marks the third annual APOL1-Mediated […]
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‘Virus without Vaccine’ spreading in California
Health officials say a respiratory virus spreading in parts of the United States is not new and most people should not panic, even as cases increase in California and other […]
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Do you know how much sugar is in your drink?
On April 8, Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson (D-San Diego) introduced a public health bill that would require chain restaurants to include warning labels on their menus for beverages with high […]
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Kaiser Permanente opens new sports center
Kaiser Permanente is making another investment in South Los Angeles with a new youth-focused community health initiative, “Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies, Thriving Futures.” This three-year community-led initiative is designed to […]
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Los Angeles sees a decline in drug-related deaths
Los Angeles has struggled with drug overdoses for years, but recent data suggest improvement. According to the county public health department, in 2024, drug-related deaths declined 22 percent compared to […]
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Habitat Health opens new clinic in South Los Angeles
Habitat Health, in collaboration with Kaiser Permanente, officially celebrated the opening of its South Los Angeles Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Center in Compton with a ribbon-cutting […]
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Lessons from Skid Row
Social Model Recovery Systems, Inc. (SMRS), in partnership with First 5 Los Angeles, released new community-based research findings, The Power of Prevention: Lessons from the Skid Row Oral History Project, […]
