The American Diabetes Association announced that Cigna achieved the Elite Corporate Health Champion designation. The award was presented on Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017 during a presentation at the company’s office located in Glendale.
Category: Los Angeles, CA
Vasectomies May Not Pose a Risk of Prostate Cancer
… what he and his doctor decide. As always, that’s the goal – making the right choice to maintain or improve your health based on your unique needs.” Men over the age of 50 are encouraged to regularly undergo screenings for prostate cancer, which test …
Homeless people dont just need housing – they need services to get…
… as varied as the reasons they tumbled into homelessness. Someone suffering from psychosis or depression needs mental health care. Someone with a drug addiction needs substance abuse treatment. Someone who’s been laid off and can’t pay the rent needs …
Not rich, not poor, and not ready for the cost of growing old
… age.” They were among a small army of readers who responded to my Nov. 20 column about my 87-year-old mom’s failing health and the tough choices families are forced to make. Many thanks, by the way, for all the well wishes. To update the situation, …
Antibiotic-Resistant Infections Reported in Venice
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health today was investigating reports of multiple cases of antibiotic-resistant infections in Venice. The action comes as a community group known as the Venice Stakeholders Association , long critical of the area’s homeless situation, announced that six cases of “apparent MRSA” have been reported.
North Coast Rep Heralds New Year with Critically Acclaimed Hit,…
North Coast Repertory Theatre continues its highly successful Season 35 with the San Diego premiere of Marjorie Prime, hailed as “an elegant, thoughtful, quietly unsettling drama” by The New York Times. Written by Jordan Harrison, the play enjoyed triumphant runs in Los Angeles and New York and was a finalist for the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for drama and won the 2016 Horton Foote Prize, which honors excellence in American theatre.
Meet the Shriners Hospitals for Children’ Representatives who will Ride in the 2017 Rose Parade
… theme, Echoes of Success, Shriners Hospitals for Children believes that many hands are needed for the 22-location health care system to carry out its mission to improve the lives of children. The ship represents Shriners Hospitals and all of the …