Yuma Civic Center vaccine clinic to close June 26
The COVID vaccine clinic at the Yuma Civic Center closes on June 26. Health officials remind the community to act quickly and receive your vaccine…
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CDC updates its guidance for summer camps
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put out its new Covid-19 guidelines for camps on Friday. Over 3.94 million children have tested…
Continue Reading Don’t try to ‘catch up’ this summer
A year ago, you’ll recall that our family lives were in chaos. We were managing the initial shock and fear of quarantine life. We were…
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Heart issue identified in 2% of athletes who tested positive for Covid-19
A new study published in the Jama Cardiology Journal finds that a small percentage of athletes who had Covid-19 also have a rare heart…
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A refreshing reset: Let’s aim for an emotionally healthier summer
A year ago, you’ll recall that our family lives were in chaos. We were managing the initial shock and fear of quarantine life. We were…
Continue Reading Study finds majority of severe Covid-19 cases had longterm symptoms, as officials race to vaccinate
Mask mandates are being lifted across the US. Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are dropping. People are getting vaccinated. All these promising…
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Yuma County Public Health Services District extends vaccine clinics
Health officials extend COVID-19 vaccine clinic through the month of…
Continue Reading Give kale a chance — or fall in love all over again — with these 7 dishes
Kale has become the poster child for a kind of tongue-in-cheek mockery of virtuous eating habits over the past decade, as evidenced by the now…
Continue Reading Give kale a chance — or fall in love all over again — with these 7 recipe ideas
Kale has become the poster child for a kind of tongue-in-cheek mockery of virtuous eating habits over the past decade, as evidenced by the now…
Continue Reading It’s Memorial Day Weekend. What’s safe to do?
As the United States marks Memorial Day Weekend and the start of summer, so many people are planning to travel to places they haven’t been in a…
Continue Reading Interest in vaccinations increased after CDC announced new mask guidance
Data obtained exclusively by CNN shows that interest in getting vaccinated against Covid-19 increased right after Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of…
Continue Reading As officials race to vaccinate more people, study finds majority of those with severe Covid-19 cases had long-term symptoms
Mask mandates are being lifted across the US. Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are dropping. People are getting vaccinated. All these promising…
Continue Reading Experts say those who are not inoculated against Covid-19 shouldn’t rely on protection from those who are
The US is hitting major Covid-19 vaccination milestones, but health experts say those who are not inoculated should not rely on protection from those…
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Half of American adults now fully vaccinated
On Tuesday, President Joe Biden announced 50% of adult Americans are now fully vaccinated.…
Continue Reading About 120,000 US foster kids are waiting for parents. One of them is now my daughter
I adopted my daughter from foster care. It took a specialized village to help her succeed. The day our daughter toddled around a corner of her foster…
Continue Reading I adopted my daughter from foster care. It took a specialized village to help her succeed.
I adopted my daughter from foster care. It took a specialized village to help her succeed. The day our daughter toddled around a corner of her foster…
Continue Reading Sleep hygiene: 8 ways to train your brain for better sleep
The days are longer, full of sunshine and bright with the promise of enjoying a more relaxing spring and summer with your loved ones. But if you want…
Continue Reading Despite declining cases, expert warns unvaccinated Americans are still at high risk for Covid-19
The US is hitting major Covid-19 vaccination milestones, but health experts say those who are not inoculated should not rely on protection from those…
Continue Reading Young Americans are lagging with Covid-19 vaccines. These threats have experts pushing them to get shots
Experts are turning their focus in the fight against Covid-19 to vaccinating young Americans — warning that even though they don’t face a…
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Imperial County holding steady, with more than 42% of residents fully vaccinated
Imperial County inching closer to the halfway point of COVID vaccinations according to the Imperial County Public Health Department…
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