SCAN Independence at Home Offers Aging Mastery Program

The Aging Mastery Program is composed of 10 classes each about a different aspect of aging. Participants will build a playbook for aging.

Long Beach Hospital Ranks Among Best Places To Have A Baby: U.S. News

Long Beach's MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital was among 817 hospitals in the country with the best maternity care.

Smoke Advisory Issued In Long Beach Due To Multiple Nearby Fires

Potential direct smoke impact from the Bridge, Line, Airport and Roblar fires led health officials to issue a smoke advisory in LA County.

Health Department Awarded $1M Grant To Reduce Hepatitus Infection

The Long Beach Health Department will use the grant to enhance care and reduce infection of hepatitis B.

Long Beach Food Pantry Now Offers Diverse Options

Lutheran Social Services Receives Food Equity Grant Expands its Long Beach Food Pantry Program

Boxing Studio Opens First Long Beach Location At 2nd and PCH

The Long Beach Rumble Boxing studio offers a variety of classes including a free intro class for first-timers and dynamic advanced classes.

MemorialCare Naples Hospital Now Open To Public

The new MemorialCare location expands access to healthcare and comprehensive family medicine to the Naples community.

Tuberculosis Outbreak Kills 1 In Long Beach

A tuberculosis outbreak in Long Beach has killed one person and hospitalized nine more, city health officials said.

Pop-Up Spotlight: Long Beach Strong Boxing Classes

Long Beach's premiere shopping center 2ND & PCH will host weekly fitness classes to encourage the community to stay active.

Billy Blanks® Brings Tae Bo® to Long Beach

Billy Blanks is teaching Tae Bo boxing at the Alpert Jewish Community Center at 9 am, March 16 and 17, 2024. RSVP a must!

A Unique Perspective on Aging - Be Prepared For an Aging Population

Did you know 10,000 people turn 65 every day? It's true, and baby boomers make up 25% of the population. Learn their needs and how to help.

Blood Donations At Emergency Levels: Where To Donate In Long Beach

Blood and platelet donors are urgently needed due to a nationwide blood shortage, according to the American Red Cross.

First Baby Born In 2024 In Long Beach A Boy

Despite being two weeks earlier than anticipated, the baby boy came into the world healthy just about 30 minutes into 2024.

Rare Human Case Of Encephalitis Confirmed In Long Beach

This is the first time in 40 years that mosquito-borne encephalitis was discovered in the region, according to health officials.

SCAN Independence at Home Offers “Trading Ages™” Education to the Comm

Sign-up for no-cost, in-person training designed for professionals and community members who work or interact with older adults.

Rare Case Of Dengue Fever Reported In Long Beach

This case marks only the second time California has documented locally transmitted dengue. The disease is not endemic in the state.

Free Seminar and Digital Coaching for Senior Citizens August 29

SCAN Health Plan's Independence at Home and Providence Little Company of Mary Offer Free Senior Education Event August 29, 2023.

Crisis Response Team Will Provide Mental Health Support In Long Beach

The five-person team will respond to service calls including mental health support, health education and resource navigation.

50,000 Gallons Of Sewage Spills Into Long Beach Waters, Beaches Closed

This is the third sewage spill to affect Long Beach since the start of 2023 and the fifth in LA County in the last nine months.

MinuteClinic mental health services launch at CVS Pharmacy locations

Mental health counseling available in select MinuteClinic locations and virtually for all California residents

250,000 Gallons Of Raw Sewage Spills Into LA River, Closes LB Beaches

This spill is the second to affect Long Beach in less than two months and the fourth in LA County in just eight months.

New City Health Order Doubles Down On Requirements For Care Providers

A new health order that took effect Monday doubled down on vaccine and mask requirements for Long Beach healthcare professionals.

Ocean Water Quality Advisory Issued For Long Beach

Officials are warning people to stay out of the ocean following the recent rainstorm.

Doctor Returns After Stay in Ukraine Providing Medical Training

Dr. Edwin McGroarty, chief of staff at Catalina Island Medical Center, recently returned from Ukraine where he provided medical training.

18,000 Gallon Sewage Spill Shutters Beaches In Long Beach

The Long Beach spill is the third in LA County in seven months and was caused by sewer capacity and heavy rainfall, officials said.

15 Local Nonprofits Receive Total Of $200K In Grants From MemorialCare

Recipients serve vulnerable communities including health access and equity, mental health, transportation, food insecurity and housing.

Rain Prompts Beach Water Use Advisory In Long Beach

Public Health officials in Long Beach issued an advisory for all city beaches due to possible increases of bacteria in ocean waters.

Long Beach Hospital One Of CA's Best For Maternity Care

In Long Beach, MemorialCare Miller Children's and Women's Hospital ranked among the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care for 2022-23.

Free Flu Shot Clinic Offered In Long Beach Ahead Of 'Tripledemic'

Here's where you can get your vaccine shot in Long Beach ahead of what could be a severe flu season.

Long Beach Marathon Won By CSULB Runner

A capacity field of 2,700 runners competed in Sunday's 38th annual Long Beach Marathon.

Some Long Beach Unified Students Struggling Through Latest Heat Wave Without Air Conditioning

Some parents, concerned with the wellbeing of their children have addressed these issues with Long Beach Unified School District.

Long Beach Clinics That Offer COVID-19 Treatment Options

As the Golden State continues to mitigate new coronavirus variants, it’s important to learn where to get therapeutics in your community.

Long Beach Reports First Suspected Case Of Monkeypox

The case concerns an adult Long Beach resident with no recent travel history nor known contacts.

Hospital Capacity In Long Beach Area: See Latest Numbers

See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Los Angeles County and across CA.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Long Beach Area

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Los Angeles County and across CA.

How Close Are Long Beach Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Los Angeles County.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Long Beach Area

Here's an update on how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Los Angeles County and across CA.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Long Beach Area

Here's how many hospital beds are currently filled in Los Angeles County.

Coronavirus Cases Down Recently In Los Angeles County: CDC

Los Angeles County has "high" coronavirus transmission, according to the CDC.

Coronavirus Transmission 'Substantial' In Los Angeles County: CDC

The rate of new cases has decreased recently in Los Angeles County.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.