San Mateo County has launched PulsePoint — a free mobile app that alerts registered, CPR-trained users of a heart attack victim in a public place in their immediate vicinity. Users Read More »
Prevention
Nonprofits collaborate to open food pharmacy
Samaritan House and Second Harvest Food Bank, with support from the Sequoia Healthcare District, officially opened a Food Pharmacy Wednesday where low-income patients with diabetes can “fill” prescriptions for free Read More »
Cielo Vista unveils free community fitness center
Family, students and staff at Cielo Vista Charter School in Palm Springs can now use the school’s recently opened fitness center for free through a $70,000 grant from the Desert Read More »
Tahoe Forest offering free programs for American Heart Month
During the month of February, American Heart Month, Tahoe Forest Hospital is focusing on helping our community understand the threat of heart disease and the importance of staying fit through Read More »
Officials Say California Is Ready To Handle Potential Ebola Cases
California health officials during an Assembly health committee hearing said the state is prepared to respond to an Ebola case, theElk Grove Citizen reports (Gold, Elk Grove Citizen, 11/25). Read Read More »
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Blog
September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. With ovarian cancer known as the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States it’s important to stay informed about this Read More »
National Suicide Prevention Week
Everyday people struggle with life and many end up feeling so alone that they want to give up. It’s important that those around you know how much you mean to Read More »
National Men’s Health Week
This week is National Men’s Health Week, aimed at creating awareness of preventable diseases and promoting early detection for men of all ages. Because men are less likely than women Read More »
Prevention First: Invest in Public Health to Make the ACA Successful
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” The famous quote from Benjamin Franklin is one we hear often in health care, and the Patient Protection and Affordable Read More »