For many in the U.S., health is more determined by zip code than by genetics. @KCET Earth Focus examined the socio-environmental determinants that affect the health of the Los Angeles communities that @AltaMedHealthS serves. @dr_shaps #AltaMed #EarthFocus youtu.be/piJaSNqyLIg

A simple test during carpal tunnel surgery can help uncover an often undiagnosed heart condition called amyloidosis. @HoagOrthopedic's Dr. Daniel Gittings explains what patients should know and what can happen if it goes untreated. @abc7denise @ABC7 abc7.com/post/could-carpal-t…

During the month of October, Pomona Valley Hospital will offer $50 mammograms to women who meet certain eligibility, regardless of insurance status. The program is meant to remove financial barriers and help women get diagnosed in the early stages dailybulletin.com/2026/09/25…

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and @jo_kwon @SpecNews1SoCal visited Rady Children's- OC to meet 8-year-old Hendrik King who is thriving after finishing 2 years of #leukemia treatment and is donating legos to bring joy to kids in treatment. specne.ws/ToncHX

Riverside Transit Agency unveiled its new hydrogen fueling station and 5 of its hydrogen-powered, zero-emission buses. This marks beginning of RTA's transition from compressed natural gas bus fleet to a fully zero-emission. Via @pressenterprise pressenterprise.com/2026/09/… @RTABus

Measles cases have hit a record in the United States not seen since 1991, nearly a decade before the viral disease was declared eliminated. @dr_shaps, pediatrician at @AltaMedHealthS in Los Angeles, joined @FOXLA to discuss what parents need to know about the rise in cases.

Responding to the health needs of Boyle Heights residents, @AltaMedHealthS has taken its mobile health unit to the Lou Costello Jr. Recreation Center to provide free medical care. View the coverage from @NBCLA here.

Firework injuries are fully preventable and it is recommended to attend a professional fireworks show rather than buying your own. Dr. Michael Jimenez, trauma head medical director for @myPVHC Trauma Center, spoke to @ABC7 on firework safety. Watch the coverage here.

Retired 55-year-old firefighter George Rojas is looking forward to celebrating another Father’s Day with his family after surviving a stroke last November. George and his family reunited with the @myPVHC team who saved his life. Watch the coverage from @NBCLA here.

Ahead of the June 2 primary, @AltaMedHealthS physicians Dr. Ilan Shapiro and Dr. Regina Inchizu joined Santa Ana residents to discuss how civic participation can help build healthier communities and improve health outcomes. Read more here: ocregister.com/2026/05/29/ca…

More than 150 Los Angeles high school and middle school students shared their Civic Action Project (CAP) that addressed pressing social issues in their community at the California Endowment. The Civic Action Expo was hosted by @_Teachdemocracy. Watch the @abc7 coverage here.

The American Red Cross says children under five years old drown most often in pools owned by family and friends. With summer approaching, Dr. Kevin Goldman of @PVHMC shared pool safety tips with @ABC7. He also says to always supervise kids and choose visible swimwear colors.

Across the United States there have been many mass shootings in public places. @MtSAC and @PVHMC hosted a mass casualty incident to give health careers students and emergency department staff an opportunity to prepare on how to respond to a crisis. Watch the @ABC7 coverage here.

Mark Saville as been named interim president of Laguna College of Art + Design. Mark has secured the largest gifts in @lcad's history and is spearheading a transformational construction project to modernize the college. via @TheDailyPilot latimes.com/socal/daily-pilo… #LCAD #Laguna

Project Sleep founder Julie Flygare spoke with @jo_kwon @SpecNews1SoCal on living with a sleep disorder and how @project_sleep came about. @UCIrvineHealth Dr. KyongBin Im joined in by explaining the possible health risks from insufficient sleep. spectrumnews1.com/ca/souther…

CalOptima enrollment is declining in Orange County. State rules for Medi-Cal eligibility are making it harder for low-income families to become eligible. Yunkyung Kim, COO of @CalOptima, talked to @NBCNews on enrollment shrinking. Watch here: nbclosangeles.com/video/news…

As of January 30, there have been 588 measles cases reported nationwide, including one local case linked to Disneyland. Dr. Danielle Curitore, a pediatrician at @ProvCalifornia joined @NBCLA to share how to stay protected. Read more here: nbclosangeles.com/news/local…

According to the DEA, carfentanil is an extremely potent synthetic opioid used by vets to tranquilize large animals and it's gaining popularity. @PVHMC Substance Use Navigator Sherrie Cisneros spoke with Cody Taylor at @Spectrumnews News about the drug spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/tri…

One year after the Eaton Fire devastated neighborhoods across Altadena, @PasadenaHumane is reflecting on the extraordinary rescue efforts that saved countless animals, and the long road to recovery that continues today. 🐾 Learn more at @LAist. laist.com/news/climate-envir…