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North County’s Mask Crusader
“Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping,” Fred Rogers said. In recent weeks, we’ve seen our world turned upside down and it can be difficult to remain positive but we’ve seen many people find ways to show us that there are still good things happening all around us. From barren […]
Read More →“Healthy Community Healthy You”: DIVERTICULOSIS: Stomach Diversion
Megan Johnson McCullough — The walls of the digestive tract play a very important role in our relationship with food. Diverticulosis is a condition that occurs when pockets form in the digestive tract. These pockets, called diverticula, mostly form in the colon (the lower part of the large intestine). The lining of the inner intestine […]
Read More →Ask The Pro
Ben: Should you stretch before you workout? I’ve heard different answers. Megan: Hey Ben, Let’s say you just got off work sitting at a desk for at least 6 hours. You walk into the gym stiff from sitting down and the muscles aren’t warmed up or prepared for movement. Blow flow and circulating the blood […]
Read More →Tri-City Medical Center’s Carlsbad Marathon
Running past adversity – how the “Lucky 13” team bonds and beats health scares through marathon training Oceanside, CA — Tri-City Medical Center’s Carlsbad Marathon is January 19 and we have an amazing and inspirational story to tell about the Medical Center’s Lucky 13 Program. The Lucky 13 is a group of thirteen individuals from North County […]
Read More →Tri-City Medical Center Leads the Way for Innovative Video Remote Interpreting Technology
OCEANSIDE, Calif., July 22, 2015 – Tri-City Medical Center has become the first hospital in San Diego to implement video remote interpreting using Stratus Video, the latest communication tool for delivering care to Limited English Proficiency patients, to serve the diverse North County community. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, California has the highest number of foreign language […]
Read More →Vista Community Clinic Presents Health & Safety Day
Vista Community Clinic presents Health & Safety Day, Bringing Fun and Education to Vista! Vista … Vista Community Clinic presents Health & Safety Day on Saturday, February 21st from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM in the Vista Village (the shopping center that stretches from The Wave Waterpark, past the Krikorian Movie Theater to Starbucks on […]
Read More →Confirmed Measles Cases Reported in San Diego County
Like the 10 confirmed measles cases reported in the county earlier this year associated with a measles outbreak at Disneyland, these three individuals traveled to Disneyland on Dec. 18, 2014. None of them had been vaccinated for measles. Two have recovered from their illnesses, and one is currently ill and isolated at home. Laboratory testing […]
Read More →10 Tips To Make 2015 Your Best Year Yet!
It’s the beginning of a new year, and this is the time where everyone wants a fresh start. Get rid of all the negative and bring on all the positive. But “resolutions” can be challenging. They are often made when people are feeling motivated and positive. But what happens when that motivation and positive […]
Read More →Metahuman Fitness Hosts Boys and Girls Club Workout
Saturday, December 13 at 9 am – Boys & Girls Club of Vista – 410 W California Ave, Vista. Two workouts from 9am-10am -one workout for the adults -one workout for the kids In the Boys & Girls Club gymnasium. One half of the gym will be the adults workout, the other half of […]
Read More →Vista Community Clinic 28th Annual Holiday Homes Tour
Vista, CA— Vista Community Clinic’s 28th Annual Holiday Homes Tour will offer visitors the opportunity to get a close-up look at four spectacular private residences in Vista decorated for the holidays and to visit the historic Rancho Buena Vista Adobe. The tour will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7. Featured Homes in […]
Read More →Kaiser Permanente and Target Team Up
Seems shopping isn’t the only thing you can do at the Target store in Vista and Mission Valley; now you can see a nurse. Kaiser Permanente is teaming up with Target to open four medical clinics inside their stores in Southern California. With two clinics in San Diego County — one in Vista and the […]
Read More →VCC Offers Free Covered California Plan Renewal Assistance
VISTA, CA—Vista Community Clinic (VCC), a Certified Covered California Enrollment Entity, is now offering free Covered California plan renewal assistance to patients and community residents. Certified VCC enrollment counselors are available to assist with renewal of health plans, changing plans, adding members and updating information that may impact premium assistance. The service is free and […]
Read More →Stay Active to be Fit!
What does it take to become Healthy and Fit? Do you need fancy machines, the latest most expensive technology? Do you need to be in Great shape to begin exercising? NO! Most people fail to even begin their “Fitness Journey” because they can’t afford a gym membership, they may be intimated to join a gym, […]
Read More →Vista Community Clinic to Host Breast Cancer Awareness Event
VISTA, CA—Vista Community Clinic (VCC) will host a breast cancer education conference from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18 at the VCC: Vale Terrace Women’s Center, 1000 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista. Breast Cancer Awareness: What You Should Know – What You Can Do will feature education and information on the importance of early […]
Read More →Can all US Hospitals Safely Treat Ebola?
A breach of infection control resulting in a Dallas health worker getting Ebola raises fresh questions about whether hospitals truly can safely take care of people with the deadly virus, as health officials insist is possible. Even in the United States, with the best conditions and protective gear available, mistakes can happen that expose more […]
Read More →Vista Community Clinic Celebrates Renovation and Dedication of VCC: Pier View
OCEANSIDE, CA—Vista Community Clinic (VCC) will host a celebration to mark the renovation of VCC: Pier View and the dedication of the site as the Karen Talamantez Memorial Clinic at 5:30 p.m., Oct. 16. VCC: Pier View, one of five VCC clinic sites, is located at 818 Pier View Way in Oceanside. The event marks the […]
Read More →Vista Community Clinic Offers Flu Vaccine Clinics
VISTA, CA—Vista Community Clinic (VCC) will offer the influenza vaccine to adults 19 and older at two walk-in flu vaccine clinics at the following dates and times. The flu vaccine will be available at VCC: Vale Terrace, 1000 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista on Wednesdays from 8 to 10 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m., Oct. 15-Nov. 12. A second flu vaccine […]
Read More →Free Health & Wellness Fair
Saturday, October 11 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Vista Branch Library at 700 Eucalyptus Ave., Vista (760) 643-5100 Activities for All Ages • Health and Wellness Screenings Healthy Snacks • Tips for Active Living Cooking Demonstrations • Prizes and Giveaways View the San Diego Legends Art Exhibit and meet Legend Ofelia Escobedo! This event supports […]
Read More →Metahuman Fitness Now Open In Vista
The founders of this new business are a “Power” couple that shares a love and passion for Health and Fitness. Dave was born and raised in New York and Lisett was born in Chile, South America. When Lisett was 6 years old, she moved to NY and later met Dave who was a personal Trainer […]
Read More →November’s National Hospice and Palliative Care Month Good Time to Plan Ahead
HERE’S to your HEALTH By Sharon Lutz, RN, BSN, CHPN; Executive Director, Hospice of the North Coast A longtime Hospice of the North Coast (HNC) supporter recently lost his wife of 62 years. Thankfully, the illness that terminated her life was brief and, for the most part, free of pain. Her beloved husband’s anguish was […]
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