SPECIAL REPORT: Bringing people back from the brink
Naloxone or as many know it as Narcan can be the difference between life and death, bringing people back from the brink.…
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Sacramento County deputy hospitalized due to chemical exposure
Details were not released on what the chemical was and what the extent of the deputy’s injuries were, but the deputy is said to be in stable…
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Attorneys General announce action against social media companies
Attorneys General across the nation will hold a press conference to announce action against social media companies regarding the mental health of…
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Red Ribbon Week kick off!
The Yuma County Anti-Drug Coalition and the City of Yuma kicked off Red Ribbon Week Monday morning with a ceremony.…
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YRMC to host ‘Stop the Bleed’ event on Saturday
Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is hosting an event this weekend to teach you how to save…
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Local event to provide life-saving training for community
Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) announced its “Stop the Bleed: Train the Trainer” event, which will allow individuals to gain life-saving…
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Local high school district to host community forum on fentanyl awareness
The event will be on Thursday, October 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Jimmie Cannon Theater at Southwest High School, 2001 Ocotillo Drive in…
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YRMC staff gather together for 2023 Quality Hall of Fame Presentations
Yuma Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC) health system presented quality improvement projects on Tuesday as part of their 2023 Quality Hall of Fame…
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Sure Helpline Center open for services and introduces new board of directors
Sure Helpline Center announced they have a new board of directors and are open for services Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5…
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Heffernan Memorial Healthcare District to host health fair, 5K run and walk-a-thon
The 2023 Community Health Fair, 5K Run, and Walk-A-Thon is happening on Saturday, October 28, and is open to the…
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Israel-Hamas conflict affecting kids in the U.S.
As war continues between Israel and Hamas, parents find this brings about very difficult topics when talking to children. But, a child psychologist…
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Military Vets and active duty members healing through golf
Organizers say its impact is real, helping more than 7,500 Veterans last year, and the goal this year is to serve 11,000…
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California Senator Laphonza Butler tests positive for COVID-19
Butler is following CDC guidelines and plans to be in isolation while the Senate is in session and work…
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Kaiser Permanente reaches a tentative deal with health care worker unions after a recent strike
Unions representing 75,000 health care workers have reached a tentative agreement with industry giant Kaiser Permanente following a strike over wages…
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Governor signs AB 918 into law, creating new healthcare district for Imperial Valley
Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 918 into law to combine local healthcare districts in Imperial County into…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill aimed at limiting the price of insulin
The bill would have banned health plans and disability insurance policies from imposing any out-of-pocket expenses on insulin prescription drugs…
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California governor vetoes bill to make free condoms available for high school students, citing cost
“This bill would create an unfunded mandate to public schools that should be considered in the annual budget process,” Newsom wrote in a message…
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Kaiser Permanente strike reached third day mark
About 75,000 medical workers from Kaiser Permanente facilities went on a planned three-day strike, which started on Wednesday, and put pressure on…
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World Mental Health Day Summit in Imperial Valley brings awareness
Imperial County Behavioral Health Services along with Imperial Valley College hosted their World Mental Health Day Summit to bring awareness to the…
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Fentanyl roundtable brings awareness to Imperial Valley
The Imperial County District Attorney’s Office, along with local law enforcement agencies and Assembly Member Eduardo Garcia hosted a leadership…
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