(Newswise)– Maintaining a heart healthy lifestyle may also help protect chronic kidney disease patients from developing kidney failure and dying prematurely, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology(JASN). The findings suggest that patients with kidney disease should be encouraged to improve their heart health. Poor [...]
Skin Cancer Remains The Most Common Cancer In US
May 20, 2013 By
WASHINGTON–The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), joined by the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is recognizing the Friday before Memorial Day as “Don’t Fry Day,” to encourage Americans to take a few simple steps to protect their health and [...]
Brain Makes Call On Which Ear Is Used For Cell Phone
May 19, 2013 By
DETROIT–(Newswise)–If you’re a left-brain thinker, chances are you use your right hand to hold your cell phone up to your right ear, according to a newly published study from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. The study – to appear online in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery – shows a strong correlation between brain dominance and the ear [...]
Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center Wins National Environmental Award
April 30, 2013 By
SAN DIEGO–Kaiser Permanente San Diego has received a Partner Recognition Award from Practice Greenhealth in recognition of its efforts to reduce waste and prevent pollution. The award was presented at the 2013 CleanMed conference, an annual premier national environmental gathering for leaders in health care sustainability. Practice Greenhealth is a national membership organization for hospitals and health systems committed to environmentally responsible [...]
Environmental Health Coalition Honors Five Heroes In Fight For Healthy Kids
April 25, 2013 By
SAN DIEGO–This week, Environmental Health Coalition (EHC) honored five heroes whose leadership led to major victories for healthy kids in San Diego. EHC’s four Healthy Kids Champion Awards went to EHC Promotora Martha Cortes, the California Attorney General, San Diego Housing Commission and the Channel 10 Investigative News Team. The organization also gave the 3rd annual [...]
Tri-City Medical Center Named In “America’s Great Hospitals” List
April 25, 2013 By
OCEANSIDE – Tri-City Medical Center has been named one of “100 Great Hospitals in America” by the editors of Becker’s Hospital Review. Selected from over 5,700 hospitals, Tri-City Medical Center was recognized as an innovator in medical treatments, research, technology and care delivery as well as an anchor of health in the country. Three San Diego County medical [...]
County Health Encourages Parents To Vaccinate Their Children
April 23, 2013 By
SAN DIEGO–There are 14 childhood diseases that can be prevented by vaccines. Yet, a growing number of San Diego parents are not vaccinating their children. The percentage of kindergarteners with a personal belief exemption (PBE) grew from 1.7 percent in 2001 to 3.3 percent in 2011. There are more than 42,000 kindergartners in San Diego [...]
Mental Health Services Grant Funds Availability For Vets
April 19, 2013 By
SACRAMENTO–Additional help will soon be available to veterans struggling with post traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, military sexual trauma and other serious mental health issues. The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is now accepting applications for 2013-2014 for grant funds made available by Proposition 63 in support of veteran mental health outreach and treatment [...]
National Healthcare Decisions Day Set For April 16
April 15, 2013 By
SAN DIEGO–In support of National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) on April 16, Kaiser Permanente is joining community, state and national organizations in a coordinated effort to highlight the importance of letting families know about your own health care decisions and wishes in advance. As a participating organization, Kaiser Permanente San Diego is providing information and [...]
County Recognizes Public Health Achievements
April 8, 2013 By
SAN DIEGO–What do public health champions look like? They are school administrators, teachers, parents, and community members working together to change the culture of a school district and create a healthier, safer city. It’s an organization that offers emergency shelter, housing, and children’s services to thousands of people every year. It’s a resident taking on [...]
