Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law on Feb. 11 a 90 million dollar infusion of funds to Planned Parenthood clinics to make up for federal funding cuts from the One […]
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Supporting Black and African American Families with Doula Services
For Black families and those who identify as African American, pregnancy should be a time of joy – but too often, it is overshadowed by fear. Despite medical advancements, Black […]
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Keys to surviving breast cancer
As the nation observes October as national Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it’s vitally important for women to have a good understanding of this potentially deadly disease.According to the Centers for […]
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South LA senior attacked by dogs
South LA senior Jimmy Lindsey said he is lucky to be alive. The 83-year-old grandfather was mauled on Dec. 16 by his neighbor’s two pit bulls and has been hospitalized […]
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World Aids Day continues battle against deadly disease
Each year Dec. 1 commemorates World AIDS Day. People worldwide are united on this day to show support for people living with HIV and to remember those who have died […]
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World Aids Day continues battle against deadly disease
Each year Dec. 1 commemorates World AIDS Day. People worldwide are united on this day to show support for people living with HIV and to remember those who have died […]
Posted inCOVID-19, Health, National
Finding an updated bivalent COVID-19 booster
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people ages five years and older receive one updated (bivalent) booster if it has been at least two months since […]
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Public Health will follow federal rules on monkeypox
Los Angeles County is aligning with federal guidelines on distribution of monkeypox vaccines, offering the shots to people who have had confirmed contact with an existing case or who attended […]
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County extends requirement of masks on public transit
With COVID-19 case numbers steadily rising — enough to push Los Angeles County into the “medium” virus risk level — the mask-wearing requirement on public transit and at transportation hubs […]
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Grammy-winning star shares battle with hypertension
Brian Kennedy fell in love with music at a young age. In fact, just after high school he moved from Kansas City, Mo. to Los Angeles to pursue work in […]
