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...
Riverside University Health System Public Health earns national accreditation
RIVERSIDE – Riverside University Health System Public Health has been awarded national accreditation by the Public Health Accreditation Board.“The designation affirms much of what...
New programs offered to prevent suicide
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. – In California, suicide is the second leading cause of death for ages 10-24 and every 0.65 or less than one young...
Loma Linda University Medical Center – Murrieta recognized for excellence in wound care Hospital...
MURRIETA – Loma Linda University Medical Center Murrieta’s Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Center is a recipient of RestorixHealth’s Patient Satisfaction Award. Recipients of...