Upcoming Daylight-Saving Time Change Poses Challenges
March 11, 2021
Sleep expert offers simple advice on how to cope with initial loss of sleep
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Racial Discrimination in Alzheimer’s Care
March 11, 2021
A recent report by the Alzheimer’s Association found that two-thirds of Black Americans surveyed believe it is difficult to get excellent care for Alzheimer’s or other dementias.
How Mindfulness Saved My Life During COVID-19
February 25, 2021
Of all the symptoms he experienced, he says the worst one was the virus’ effect on his mental health.
African Americans Urged to Enroll in Health Plans
February 18, 2021
Due to COVID-19, Covered California’s special enrollment on now through May 15 for anyone without health coverage
New Plan Moves People with Disabilities to Front of COVID Vaccine Line
February 18, 2021
Health officials announced that people suffering from COVID-19 co-morbidities or who are at higher risk of dying from the disease because of other medical conditions will be eligible for vaccination in March.
Plant-Based Diet Offers Strong Medicine for a Healthy Heart
February 18, 2021
With February recognized as American Heart Month, a Kaiser Permanente cardiologist explains how a plant-based diet combats heart disease and leads to better health
Preventing Heart Disease Among African Americans
February 11, 2021
With February being American Heart Month, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles offers the following lifestyle tips to help maintain good health and a strong heart
Medical Legal Community Partnership- Los Angeles Improves Well-Being of Vulnerable Patients During the COVID-19 Crisis and Beyond
February 4, 2021
The program is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic, as many people are dealing with job losses, inability to pay rent or cut-off benefits.
75 % Of COVID Vaccines in U.S. Sitting in Freezers
January 21, 2021
The lack of a comprehensive national plan has greatly contributed to a bottleneck in administering the vaccine
Tis The Season to Destress: Nine Ways to Leave the 2020 Blues Behind
December 24, 2020
Here are some tips to help your through this holiday season.
The vaccine is coming. Let’s get ready to roll up our sleeves
December 10, 2020
In order to return to a welcome normalcy, we need to do our part—get the vaccine.
The Disparity Cascade: Attention to Sexual Health during an Epidemic
December 10, 2020
Similar to COVID-19, African Americans are disproportionately impacted by STIs
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trials Open for Enrollment in Los Angeles: Understanding the Importance of Diversity
November 19, 2020
We may end up with more than one COVID-19 vaccine, just like we have many medications for diabetes or cancer.
Breast Cancer Awareness Still Up Front in Compton Despite COVID
October 29, 2020
The VIRTUAL walk began with a swag parade, in which almost 500 people lined up in cars