Health

Environmental Briefs: LA County Board Prioritizes Environmental Justice and Climate Health

Plastics make up a significant amount of the 30 million pounds of waste generated in LA County, and, when broken…

3 years ago

Hahn Mobile Clinic to Offer 2nd Booster at First Thursday

San Pedro, CA — Individuals who are over 50 years old or who are immunocompromised will be able to get…

3 years ago

How Black Communities Become “Sacrifice Zones” for Industrial Air Pollution

One of the most dangerous chemical plants in America sits in one of West Virginia’s only majority-Black communities. For decades,…

3 years ago

Honoring Dolores Huerta’s Legacy

It was a profound experience to watch her in union contract negotiations-this diminutive woman facing off against the beefy growers…

3 years ago

CA Environmental Briefs: Climate Adaption Strategy/ Wildfire Mitigation with Prescribed Fire Efforts

California’s Climate Adaptation Strategy is being made available in an interactive website rather than a traditional hard copy report.

3 years ago

St. Mary Medical Center Receives LGBTQ+ Equality Recognition in 2022 Healthcare Equality Index

The HEI is the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey of healthcare facilities on policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment…

3 years ago

Environmental Briefs: Harbor Craft Pollution and So Cal Refinery’s Violation Endangers LA Waterways

EPA alleges that the company violated the Clean Water Act's Oil Pollution Prevention Regulations

3 years ago

Harbor Interfaith Holds Annual Fundraiser Online

The South Bay Auxiliary of Harbor Interfaith Services is hosting a fundraiser for the charity’s Children’s Center from April 25…

3 years ago

LA Unified’s BSAP: A Tide to Lift All Boats

Resource Fair at Dana Middle School to Feature Jobs Training, Mental Health   On April 2, there will be a…

3 years ago

Los Angeles and Long Beach: COVID-19 Booster Vaccinations Now Available

Eligible residents can also check with their local vaccination sites about the availability of the second booster dose.

3 years ago