It’s Time for Health Awareness for Men
It’s no secret. Men simply don’t like to go to the doctor – They either believe they can take care of their health better on their own and don’t want … Read More
Category: Health & Fitness
New law requiring hospitals to maintain a three-month supply of PPE takes effect April 1
RNs applaud new legislation as crucial to health care worker safety Nurses welcome the April 1, 2021 implementation of a new law requiring hospitals to create and maintain a three-month … Read More
Riverside County health officials open new COVID-19 vaccine site in Moreno Valley
Old Sears building will be used for vaccination clinic starting Monday The former Sears building at the Moreno Valley Shopping Mall is being converted to a COVID-19 vaccine site. The … Read More
Nurses applaud introduction of CalCare bill to implement a single-payer system in California
AB 1400 would guarantee comprehensive, high-quality health care for all Californians as a human right, leading the nation in the larger fight for health care justice Renewing its commitment to the … Read More
MSJC Offering Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine for Tiers 1a and 1b
Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) is offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine only to those who qualify under Tiers 1a and 1b. The vaccines will be given on a first-come, first-served basis … Read More
Number of second-dose vaccines administered rising in Riverside County as more doses become available
Number of second-dose vaccines administered rising in Riverside County as more doses become available Participants must have an appointment to get vaccinated Those receiving a second COVID-19 vaccine is growing … Read More
California nurses declare victory as state tells hospitals all waivers of safe staffing standards expire by Feb. 8
Today, more than 100,000 RN members of the California Nurses Association declared victory when the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced it will not approve for hospitals any new expedited waivers … Read More
And the wheel goes round
Family cycling for a fun escape Going for a bike ride is one of the best ways for people to exercise in fresh air. Cycling is not only earth-conscious and … Read More
Are your eyes letting you down?
Visual impairment affects people of all ages and all walks of life. The American Foundation for the Blind defines visual impairment, often referred to as “low vision,” as any vision … Read More
Kids and fruit juice
Today’s youth continue to battle obesity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the percentage of obese children in the United States has more than tripled since the 1970s. … Read More
Keep your heart healthy with 5 keto friendly foods
The low-carb, high-fat diet known as keto has Americans looking at healthy food consumption in a whole new light. Keto programs have proven effective for weight loss, but how heart-healthy … Read More
Good & Bad proteins
Determining the nutritional value of certain foods can be a tricky business. Many foods can be enjoyed in moderation, and labeling them as “good” or “bad” might lead to negative … Read More