Riverside County youth receive Jamil Dada Character Excellence Youth Awards
RIVERSIDE – The recipients for the 2019 Jamil Dada Character Excellence Youth Awards include 10 Riverside County youths who displayed exemplary character while overcoming...
Loma Linda University Health earns accreditation from Pulmonary Hypertension Association
LOMA LINDA – Loma Linda University Health has been awarded an accreditation in pulmonary hypertension as the result of a recent review by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, making...
A resource not to be ignored: the school counselor
Many parents aren’t aware of the wide range of services their schools’ counselors have to offer. Yes, professional school counselors often provide help for students...
Riverside County health officer urges e-cigarette users to stop amid concerns over lung illness
RIVERSIDE – Public health officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser is urging those who use vaping products to stop until health officials can determine the cause...
Riverside Health officials awarded $7.1 million grant to improve surveillance of opioid-related overdoses
RIVERSIDE – A $7.1 million federal grant awarded to Riverside University Health System Public Health will help local officials improve tracking of opioid-related overdoses...
Health officials report first flu-associated death of the 2019-1920 season in Riverside County
PERRIS – A 4-year-old child from Perris who recently died tested positive for influenza, health officials said recently. The child had underlying health issues...
Women hold 76% of all health care jobs, gaining in higher-paying occupations
Women have driven 80% of the overall growth in the booming health care field since the turn of the century.The number of full-time, year-round...
Murrieta Mesa High School hosts blood drive with San Diego Blood Bank
MURRIETA – Murrieta Mesa High School is hosting a blood drive in partnership with the San Diego Blood Bank Thursday, Sept. 26, from 7:30...
#Mole Patrol set to hit the road, raise melanoma awareness, education
Menifee resident Eric Martin is a typical Southern California resident. He is married, has two sons and is a hard worker providing for his...
RivCo officials: Santa Ana River, natural water sources can present health concerns
RIVERSIDE – Riverside County health officials are advising residents to beware the potential health risks of swimming in or ingesting water from natural water...