Health

Rep. Nannette Barragán Briefs: Senator Highlights Environmental Threat on Latina Maternal Health, Introduces Bill to Access Economical Generic Drugs

[The bill] highlights that these communities face disproportionate exposure to environmental toxins, leading to adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth…

1 year ago

Mpox Cases Increasing in Los Angeles County

People in high-risk groups are urged to get fully vaccinated with two doses for the best protection. Second doses can…

1 year ago

City of Carson Dedicates City Hall Lawn-to-Garden Transformation, Sept. 24

The project demonstrates how water-wise gardens do not have to sacrifice beauty and the new landscaping could save an estimated…

1 year ago

LA Sees Unprecedented Cluster of Locally Acquired Dengue Cases, Public Health Investigates

Cases of locally acquired dengue were previously confirmed by Long Beach and Pasadena in fall 2023.

1 year ago

Public Health Investigating a Rare Disease Spread from Animals to Humans

The confirmed cases of this rare infection are an important reminder for all in Los Angeles County residents to take…

1 year ago

POLB Briefs: Port Sees Busiest Its Month and Petroleum Tanks Project Report Released

The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners will consider the report, which will incorporate public feedback that was collected during…

1 year ago

Long Beach Hospital Seeks Help in Identifyng Unknown Patient

  On September 7, 2024, at approximately 6:32 a.m., an unidentified Hispanic/Asian-American male was brought to a local hospital. He…

1 year ago

Supervisors Unanimously Support EPA Proposal to Add Exide Site to Federal Superfund Site

The Exide site proposal is currently in the standard 60-day public comment period required of all proposed additions to the…

1 year ago

Public Health Confirms Case of Locally Acquired Dengue

While the potential risk for widespread dengue virus transmission in Los Angeles County remains low, these cases highlight the presence…

1 year ago

HEAT UPDATE: City of L.A. Continues Urgent Response to Restore Outages and Protect Angelenos

The city has launched a multilingual heat safety campaign, “Heat Relief 4 LA”, which includes information in multiple languages to…

1 year ago