Tag: health
Dial 988: State’s new mental health crisis hotline debuts
Jocelyn WienerCalmattersStarting Saturday, people experiencing mental health crises need to remember just three numbers to dial for help: 988.The new federal number – debuting...
Central Valley air advisers resign over pollution program
Kathleen RonayneThe Associated PressThree members of an advisory group tasked with helping a Central Valley air district reform a flawed pollution credit program resigned...
Growing antioxidants in your backyard
Roger BoddaertSpecial to the Valley NewsMost fruits and vegetables provide some source of antioxidant value and can grow successfully in your garden.One common trait...
How to cope with difficult dementia behaviors
Alissa SauerLeisure CareAny dementia symptoms can make caregiving difficult – especially to a loved one watching their loved one suffer and change as the...
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...