Tag: health
First monkeypox case confirmed in Riverside County
The first suspected monkeypox case in Riverside County has now been confirmed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a county representative...
State increases asset limits for low-income residents to get and keep free or low-cost...
RIVERSIDE COUNTY – Starting Friday, July 1, a new law in California increased the asset limits for Medi-Cal programs requiring an asset determination which...
Blood and platelet donors needed around Fourth of July
RIVERSIDE COUNTY – As summer officially begins and people gather for holiday celebrations, the American Red Cross reminded communities that patients are counting now...
Educator calls on communities to support mental health services for teens and young adults
RIVERSIDE COUNTY – A longtime education leader and mental health advocate is highlighting the wide range of mental health services available to teens and...
Continuous glucose monitors now available as a TRICARE pharmacy benefit
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency Tuesday, June 21, announced two continuous glucose monitors, the Abbott FreeStyle Libre 2 and the Dexcom G6,...
Exercise expert reveals most effective exercise to burn calories in 30 minutes
As the summer months press on, outside exercises can fall to the wayside due to the heat. For those looking to get a good...
Lake Elsinore Senior Activity Center Receives Supporting Healthy Aging Through Parks and Recreation (SHAPR)...
Grant provided by the National Recreation and Park Association with funding support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
LAKE ELSINORE – Lake Elsinore’s Senior...
Optum hosts health fair to increase awareness
With regional locations that include Murrieta and Lake Elsinore, the nationwide health care provider Optum chose to host a health fair at its newest...
California lawmaker scraps plan for preteen vaccine consent
Don Thompson
The Associated PressCalifornia lawmakers Thursday, June 16, amended a bill that would have let preteens be vaccinated against a range of health conditions...
Riverside County joins global initiative to raise awareness about elder abuse
RIVERSIDE COUNTY – The Riverside County Board of Supervisors proclaimed Wednesday, June 15, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, joining a worldwide effort to...