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Riverside – Stop Osteoporosis With Easy Exercise Program
Riverside, CA (January 4, 2013) – Start the New Year off right. Learn how to be proactive against the onset of osteoporosis with the help of two-pound weights during a free presentation on January 9, 2013 thanks to a partnership between Visiting Nurse Association California (VNA) and Geri-Fit. The 45-minute presentation will be held at 2 p.m. January 9, 2013 at the VNA California Riverside branch located at 6235 River Crest Drive, Suite L in Riverside, California. Space is limited. Call toll-free to reserve a spot at 855-VNA-CA11 (855-862-2211). Men and women of all ages and fitness levels are encouraged...
Arrowhead United Way 2012 Annual Meeting and Awards Breakfast
Arrowhead United Way, a volunteer driven organization that actively supports health and human services by focusing on education, income, and health. These services address the underlying causes of the community’s issues and create lasting change. The organization was established in 1891 and is led by prominent respected community leaders; it is one of the oldest United Ways in the country. WHAT: 2012 Annual Meeting and Awards Breakfast WHEN: Thursday, April 19, 2012, 7:15 a.m. to 9 a.m. WHERE: Valencia Room, National Orange Show Events Center, 930 South Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92408; Enter through Gate 9 The Annual Meeting...
"Spring Into Health” Fair at Plymouth Village
“Spring Into Health” Fair at Plymouth Village Plymouth Village invites the local community to participate in their “Spring Into Health” Fair on Wednesday, March 28th from 10:00AM to 2:00PM at the Plymouth Village Health and Rehabilitation Center, 819 Salem Drive, Redlands. The Health Fair will offer fall and balance evaluations, infection control information, blood pressure screenings, nutrition tips, door prizes –and more! Health and Rehabilitation Center programs are designed to enrich life, promote health, wellness and independence. Plymouth Village’s Health and Rehabilitation Center includes a full Rehabilitation department featuring physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies for its residents and outside...
“Spring Into Health” Fair at Plymouth Village
“Spring Into Health” Fair at Plymouth Village Plymouth Village invites the local community to participate in their “Spring Into Health” Fair on Wednesday, March 28th from 10:00AM to 2:00PM at the Plymouth Village Health and Rehabilitation Center, 819 Salem Drive, Redlands. The Health Fair will offer fall and balance evaluations, infection control information, blood pressure screenings, nutrition tips, door prizes –and more! Health and Rehabilitation Center programs are designed to enrich life, promote health, wellness and independence. Plymouth Village’s Health and Rehabilitation Center includes a full Rehabilitation department featuring physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies for its residents and outside...
Arrowhead United Way Recognizes Physicians of Beaver Medical Group for Donation
Arrowhead United Way Recognizes Physicians of Beaver Medical Group for Donation San Bernardino, CA – Beaver Medical Group presented a $5,000 donation to Arrowhead United Way to be used to fund programs in its service area; programs focus on education, income, and health.  Michael Leong M.D., Chair of the physician’s Community Services Committee, stated, “Physicians of Beaver Medical Group are charged with improving the quality of life in the Inland Empire and are proud to support local charitable organizations such as Arrowhead United Way.” ”This year has been difficult for many families in the community and we are finding that...
Kaiser Permanente Opens New Medical Center in Ontario
ONTARIO, CA, November 1, 2011 – The Kaiser Permanente Ontario Medical Center opened its doors at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, November 1, bringing more jobs to the Inland Empire and expanding Kaiser Permanente’s convenient health care offerings and sustainable building design. Designed with the patient in mind, this spacious 386,000 square foot hospital combines cutting-edge technology with a peaceful, patient-centered atmosphere. The Ontario Medical Center is based on Kaiser Permanente’s “template” design that represents the next generation of Kaiser Permanente facilities. Its design allows for enhanced flexibility to accommodate changing practices and technologies, such as the addition of “green” features to...
Recent Medical Studies show African American and Latina women in the Inland Empire highest at-risk group for cervical cancer
RIVERSIDE, CALIF. — October 25, 2011 — Researchers in City of Hope’s Center of Community Alliance for Research & Education (CCARE) recently launched an initiative to increase awareness about routine screening for cervical cancer in Southern California’s Inland Empire region. According to medical studies, cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers among women and can easily be prevented through early detection. “Unfortunately, too few women are getting regular screenings, so it remains one of the deadliest cancers to women worldwide,” said Kimlin Tam Ashing-Giwa, Ph.D., founding director of CCARE. CCARE researchers found that women from the Inland Empire...
Health and Fitness Fair for Teens
Fontana, California – The Mayor and City Council invite Fontana teens and their families to learn about the many ways to stay fit and healthy at Fontana’s Teen Health & Fitness Fair this Saturday, October 22nd from noon to 3 p.m. at the Jack Bulik Teen Center, 16581 Filbert Street. Teens can participate in fun activities, view cooking and fitness demonstrations and receive free health screenings and vaccinations. Have fun while learning how to make smart decisions about living a happy healthy lifestyle. The fair will feature live entertainment, demonstrations, free fitness activities, food, mental & physical health information, diet...
Healthy Fontana Partners with First Lady’s Let’s Move! Program
Fontana, California – The Mayor and City Council are pleased to announce that the City of Fontana has partnered with First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! program. Let’s Move! is a comprehensive initiative launched by Mrs. Obama in an effort to combat the childhood obesity epidemic in the United States. Studies have shown that health education curriculum is most influential early in a child’s life. Let’s Move! aims to increase knowledge and awareness about the dangers of unhealthy habits before they become a routine by making children’s health the responsibility of every American. The Let’s Move! initiative is focusing on the...
Healthy Fontana Classes in July
Fontana, California, June 23, 2011.  The Mayor and City Council invite the public to register for the upcoming cooking classes and Health & Fitness Boot Camp offered by the Healthy Fontana program. Children can join Healthy Fontana’s Chef for the “Healthy Jr. Chef” cooking class for an interactive and fun cooking class teaching children how to cook and prepare healthy dishes and snacks. Exciting class themes include nutrition, safe food handling, sanitation and proper utensil use. This class is specifically for children ages 8-14.  Pre-registration and parent supervision is required. To register, please call the Healthy Fontana Hotline at (909)...
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