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THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES IS SET TO LAUNCH THE EMERGENCY RENTERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The Program Provides Financial Assistance to City Residents Who Owe Back Rent LOS ANGELES, Calif. — In a continued effort to prevent individuals from becoming unhoused, today the City of Los Angeles Measure United to House LA (ULA) launches the Emergency Renters Assistance Program. The program …

We chose several questions about senior benefit’s eligibility from the calls and letters we received and want to share the information in this month’s column. If you have additional questions on Medicare, Medicaid, Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace, Social Security Retirement Benefit, Supplemental Security Income, or COVID/Flu vaccination, there are 3 ways you can reach us today: Call our …

DUPAGE COUNTY – August is National Immunization Awareness Month and the perfect time to make sure your child is up to date with their routine vaccinations. The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is encouraging parents to add vaccinations to the top of their back-to-school checklist. Illinois immunization requirements for children and adolescents enrolling in childcare or school are aligned with …

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advised Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax to manufacture monovalent (single strain) vaccines targeting the omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant by fall 2023.  The XBB.1.5 subvariant is one of the most resistant strains to immunizations. In early June, the XBB.1.5 subvariant accounted for almost 40% of all COVID-19 cases in the U.S.   About 17% of the U.S. …

Hebei,China The summer months are here, signaling that it’s time to soak up the warm weather, enjoy time outside, and make the most of the longer days. The hotter months can also bring additional risk for outdoor activities, so follow these safety tips to prepare for a fun and healthy summer. Use sun protection. Always take protective steps when enjoying …

By the We Can Do This COVID-19 Public Education Campaign A mother carrying her baby and they are putting heads together. Health information can be overwhelming when you first become pregnant or are considering becoming pregnant. On top of dietary restrictions, medication considerations, and overall health management, these days there is the added question about how to protect yourself and …

Spring break is around the corner, and families everywhere are pulling out the essentials to prepare — whether that’s sunscreen to catch some rays, extra layers to hit the slopes, or getting passports and visas to visit family and friends. To make the most out of their time off, families should do some extra homework to make sure any travel …

Mother doing yoga at home surrounded by children The Lunar New Year has started, and spring is in sight. As the days start to lengthen, it is a good time to tend to your overall health and well-being, including your mental health, by practicing daily acts of self-care. Mental health and physical health are closely related. Our emotional, psychological, and …

From the We Can Do This COVID-19 Public Education Campaign With vaccines and treatments, we’ve come a long way in preventing the worst outcomes from COVID-19. But older adults remain among the most at risk. As we gather together to celebrate Lunar New Year, there are many tools that older adults — and anyone — can use to help protect …

By Yasuko Fukuda, MD With influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and COVID-19 currently circulating in California, it is important for families to take precautions to stay healthy this winter, especially when it comes to indoor gatherings, like shopping and holiday celebrations. Respiratory infections are on the rise, and we are still seeing patients end up in the Emergency Room. Sadly, …