Health

Barragán Amplifies Call for Climate Justice and Chemical Safety on Earth Day

"As we face the growing threats of climate change, toxic pollution, and environmental injustice, we cannot allow corporate polluters or…

5 months ago

First Partner Siebel Newsom Unveils Recommendations to Strengthen Support for Sexual Assault Survivors

The working group’s report highlights California’s leadership in addressing sexual violence, including the establishment of the nation’s first Victim Compensation…

5 months ago

Caring for the Earth, Caring for Communities: Dignity Health Leads by Example

In celebration of Earth Day, Dignity Health hospitals and care sites are participating in a variety of local efforts to…

5 months ago

LA Health Services and Harbor-UCLA Launch LA-DROP: A Life-Saving Blood Transfusion Initiative

Through partnerships and a community-driven blood donor network, LA-DROP aims to reduce preventable deaths and strengthen Los Angeles’ emergency medical…

5 months ago

Wetlands vs. Oil

Like many other waterways in the American West, the river was channelized — encased in concrete — for flood control…

5 months ago

When the Ocean Sends a Cry for Help

Mutual aid has become a buzzphrase of our times, as people provide the material, moral, and spiritual resources for each…

5 months ago

Explore the New Dashboard: Stay Informed on Environmental and Health Impacts from January Wildfires

This dashboard offers a visual overview of monitoring locations across Los Angeles County, including areas where assessments are being conducted…

5 months ago

Rep. Barragán Urges Oversight of Container Fumigation Facilities in Long Beach, San Pedro, and Compton

To gain greater transparency of these fumigation facilities and their impacts on local communities, the Members requested for community air…

5 months ago

L.A. County Supervisors Approve $3M for Soil Testing to Aid Residents Affected by Eaton Fire

Soil samples taken by an environmental consulting firm contracted by the Department of Public Health detected unexpectedly high lead concentrations…

5 months ago

As Peak Fire Season Looms, State Launches Wildfire Preparedness Campaign

This year’s campaign emphasizes two essential strategies in wildfire preparedness: home hardening and defensible space.

5 months ago