prevention

Public Health Reports First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Los Angeles County for 2026

LOS ANGELES  —The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has identified the first case of West Nile virus or…

1 month ago

Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes Is Coming to Long Beach

,,, nearly 50% of Los Angeles County employees and their families are living with diabetes or prediabetes – and that…

3 years ago

California Launches New Lifesaving Tools and Resources for Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery

People can assess their risk and severity, which allows them to receive initial guidance on which addiction treatment options might…

3 years ago

Gov. Newsom Announces an Unprecedented $480.5 Million in Grants for Youth Mental Health

These projects will increase care, especially in the least restrictive, community-based settings, with community wellness/youth prevention centers, outpatient treatment for…

4 years ago

Biden Admin Responds to Monkeypox Outbreak

The public health emergency will allow HHS to explore additional strategies to get vaccines and treatments out to impacted communities.…

4 years ago

First West Nile Virus Death Reported in LA County Plus Information and Resources

Those who do get WNV may experience mild symptoms including fever, muscle aches, and tiredness. In some cases, especially in…

5 years ago