By Marie Y. Lemelle, Contributing Writer As a radiologist for the Medical Center Radiologist serving the Sentara Hospital System and Bon Secours Hospital System, Dr. Jose […]
Category: Health
Health Official Says Some Positive Data Seen In COVID-19 Stats
LOS ANGELES — Rising coronavirus cases and fatalities remain concerning — with four dozen more deaths confirmed July 23 — but there are signs Los […]
County To Spend $1.2 Billion In Coronavirus Relief
LOS ANGELES — The county Board of Supervisors voted July 21 to approve a spending plan for $1.22 billion in federal and state coronavirus relief […]
Coronavirus-Related Hospitalizations Continue Record Pace In County
LOS ANGELES — For the fourth time in the past week, Los Angeles County reported a record number of COVID-19 patients in area hospitals July […]
Workplaces Are Major Source Of COVID-19 Cases, Official Says
LOS ANGELES — For the second time in three days, Los Angeles County set a daily record July 16 for new coronavirus cases and announced […]
Governor Orders New Round Of Business Restrictions As Coronavirus Cases Rise
LOS ANGELES — On a day that saw the governor order a renewed round of business restrictions due to spiking coronavirus cases, Los Angeles County’s […]
Black Women For Wellness Offer Healthy Programs
MAKING A DIFFERENCE Janette Robinson-Flint Janette Robinson-Flint was one of six enthusiastic and determined women who co-founded Black Women for Wellness because they were concerned […]
Governor Bans Indoor Dining As COVID-19 Spreads
LOS ANGELES — Responding to continuing increases in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations, Gov. Gavin Newsom July 1 ordered a halt to indoor dining and barred […]
New Column To Tackle COVID, Health Issues
LOS ANGELES – A new medical column called “Rx Report” debuts in the Wave this week designed to tackle questions about COVID-19 and other community […]
Operation Tooth Fairy Provides Dental Care To Students
LOS ANGELES — Students in the Los Angeles Unified School District will receive more than 50,000 toothbrushes through an oral health initiative called Operation Tooth […]