Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — As the possibility of a vaccine for COVID-19 takes shape, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Nov. […]
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New minority bank drawing VIP support
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Actor Jesse Williams is lending his star power and advocacy to Greenwood, a new majority Black and […]
Virtual appointments provide access to health care
RX Report By Marie Y. Lemelle Contributing Writer Don’t be surprised when your medical provider prefers to manage your routine appointment or fill prescriptions using […]
Coronavirus surge could bring more restrictions
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — After two straight days of coronavirus case numbers exceeding 3,000, county health officials are weighing possible new restrictions — […]
This Week in Black History
The U.S. Supreme Court declares that Alabama laws requiring segregated buses are illegal, thus ending the Montgomery bus boycott, which had begun the previous December when Rosa Parks […]
Covered California kicks off enrollment drive
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti joined state health officials Nov. 9 to kick off the Covered California health insurance open enrollment […]
COVID-19 and post-traumatic stress disorder
Rx REPORT By Marie Y. Lemelle Contributing Writer Post-traumatic stress disorder is a growing mental health problem. In the U.S., more than 7 million people […]
County steps up outreach efforts to slow COVID-19 surge
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County’s public health director says the county is vastly expanding its community outreach efforts to educate residents […]
As numbers rise, official warns against private gatherings
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Again citing mounting evidence of residents ignoring health orders to gather in public places or hold private get-togethers, Los […]
Researcher battles lupus and the impact of COVID-19
Rx REPORT By Marie Y. Lemelle Contributing Writer The coronavirus is unrelenting when it comes to people with underlying health issues. For people who have […]