By Gigi Moreno, Ph.D.
In August, I received an email from Kaiser Permanente asking members to volunteer for a COVID vaccine trial. I have never volunteered as a test subject for any scientific experiment. I also do my best to minimize exposing...
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December 30, 2021: Free...
The new year brings a fresh start and a renewed sense of resilience as we continue to LiveWell during COVID-19. It is also a great time to take stock and create a plan to prioritize your health and well-being. Here are three ways Beach Cities Health...
Keep the face coverings and hand sanitizer nearby; COVID-19 vaccine isn't likely to be available to most Americans until the spring
By Dr. William Kim, Chief Medical Advisor, Beach Cities Health District
The end is near. But not...
Recent surge in COVID-19 cases has made December site’s busiest month to date
The Los Angeles County COVID-19 drive-thru test site at the Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) campus will administer its 100,000th test today, the site’s...
There seems to be something special about waking up on celebration day in your own bed. This year, many will celebrate the holidays in their own homes because you truly are safer at home. And though the holidays are going to be a bit different this...
We’re going into the holidays, but things have been different, to say the least. We’ve shifted our daily routines and settled into a new normal. Many of our roles have drastically changed and expanded from what they were before – full-time employee,...
As we move into this Thanksgiving season, take time to pause for gratitude. Relationships serve as meaningful opportunities to share hearty conversations, savor sweet memories and be generous with acts of kindness. Be kind to everyone and be...
By Kerianne Lawson, Chief Programs Officer, Beach Cities Health District
I love the holidays - the lights, the decorations, and of course the food. The community seems to sparkle in the dark winter nights. This year, in the midst of...
By Marissa Martorana, R.D.
As a Registered Dietitian, I am often asked if there are certain foods that could prevent the flu or a cold. Although there is not one particular food that will offer complete immunity to the flu or a cold, there are...
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