LOS ANGELES — Warning again that holiday gatherings can lead to spikes in coronavirus cases, Los Angeles County’s public health director said Sept. 9 that […]
Category: Health
Rx REPORT: The dramatic shift of cancer screenings, prevention
By Marie Y. Lemelle Contributing Writer The global worry about the COVID-19 pandemic has redirected the focus of other life-threatening medical conditions and diseases. The […]
Snoop Dogg attends Inglewood panel discussion on COVID-19
By John W. Davis Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — Snoop Dogg and Los Angeles County Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer participated in a COVID-19 panel […]
County reopens remodeled Curtis Tucker Health Center
By John W. Davis Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — A new and improved, affordable health center is now open in the heart of Inglewood. The Curtis […]
Coping with addiction during a pandemic
Rx Report By Marie Y. Lemelle Contributing Writer These days, most of us are living in some level of fear: COVID-19 infection, self-isolation, homelessness, incarceration; […]
Health officials worried about Labor Day weekend
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — With a decision still pending on the possible reopening of indoor shopping malls and hair salons, Los Angeles County […]
Governor’s new plan for tracking COVID-19 won’t impact county for now
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Gov. Gavin Newsom has unveiled a four-tier, color-coded system that will use daily coronavirus case numbers and positivity rates […]
Rx REPORT: Dermatologist talks about face coverings
By Marie Y. Lemelle, Contributing Writer While the consistent use of face coverings and constant hand washing is a good defense against the COVID-19 spread, our […]
Venice Family Clinic expands food distribution program
By Cynthia Gibson, Contributing Writer Culver City — The staff at Venice Family Clinic realized the need for a second food distribution program after […]
County coronavirus numbers continue downward trends, official says
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A county health official painted a positive picture Aug. 24 of downward trends in coronavirus cases, deaths and hospitalizations, […]