This week, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health launched a multimedia public education campaign urging parents and caretakers to get their whole family vaccinated.
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LA County Health Department encouraging parents to have kids vaccinated early
April 29th, 2011 · No Comments · Health
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Ninth District to host health fair for kids and teens
April 29th, 2011 · No Comments · Health
Ninth District Long Beach Councilmember Steven Neal will conduct a “Healthy Kids and Teens Day” health fair, in conjunction with: British Petroleum; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; St. Mary Medical Center; Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine Department; and the Long Beach Health Department.
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Friends don’t let friends (and kids) eat themselves into poor health
April 20th, 2011 · No Comments · Health
By Jack Mapes
Personal Trainer
We, as a culture, discourage drunk driving because innocent people can lose their lives. And because drunk driving can be so life-altering, friends don’t let friends drive drunk.
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The numerous benefits of prenatal yoga
April 20th, 2011 · No Comments · Health
By Laura Tree
Prenatal yoga teacher, FreeSpirit Yoga
For most women, during pregnancy, awareness of the body and the changes that are taking place within are magnified. The desire to incorporate a healthier lifestyle comes naturally at this time as mother and child begin to grow together in countless ways.
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Dietary guidelines– balance is the key
April 20th, 2011 · No Comments · Health, nutrition
By Carol Berg Sloan RD
Columnist
What are the dietary guidelines?
Have you ever wondered where school districts get their menu plans, where the Women Infant and Children (WIC) programs receive nutrition guidance, or where the meal plans at long-term healthcare facilities come from? They’re all from the United States Department of Agriculture’s dietary guidelines.
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