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...

REDONDO BEACH, Calif. (October 26, 2020) – Residents and employees of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach have access to free assistance with Covered California enrollment – the state’s implementation of the Affordable Care Act – through...

REDONDO BEACH, Calif. (October 26, 2020) – The Beach Cities Partnership for Youth Coalition is raising awareness about prevention of youth substance use during Substance Abuse Prevention Month in October and Red Ribbon Week®, Oct. 23-31.

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Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) is currently accepting applications for its Micro-Enrichment Grants (MEG) to enhance the community’s ability to provide preventive health services. These grants can provide up to $5,000 per request in a fiscal year...

We’re now into the eighth month of the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve all learned to wash our hands for 20 seconds or more at a time and we know how far six feet is between us and the next closest person. When we leave our homes, we’ve always taken our keys...

Saturday, October 10, is World Mental Health Day. If you’re having a hard time, you are far from alone: The pandemic has had ...

Healthy Living Campus

Our community has the rare and exciting opportunity to reimagine our 11-acre campus to chart the future of preventive health in the Beach Cities. We are building an intergenerational, vibrant modern campus...

By William Kim, M.D., Chief Medical Advisor, Beach Cities Health District

Flu season is upon us and I’ll get right to it: health professionals around the country, including the California Department of Public Health, Los Angeles County...

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