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Free Health Care Program For Low Income Adults

Many Americans today are faced with the lack of Health Insurance.  This is not only a problem for them but is also a problem for Emergency rooms overburdened with uninsured people with minor illness’ that could be handled through a regulars doctors visit.  Many lack health insurance because it is simply not affordable.  Some can afford the monthly premium but not the co-pay or deductible every time they see a doctor or fill a prescription, while others can not afford even the premium. Now there is help for lower income individuals ages 21-64 years old who do not qualify...

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Teens Get Second Chance To See

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(San Bernardino, California)  Two teenagers are seeing things much more clearly these days, thanks to help from 2nd Chance Kids and The Salvation Army. Matthew, 13, and Amy, 16, are regular members of the San Bernardino Corps of The Salvation Army’s youth programs. Both of them also struggle with poor vision. Matthew, who will soon enter seventh grade, had never worn glasses before and was straining to read anything not inches in front of him. For him, even reading what his teacher wrote on the board was difficult. “I would sit near the front and squint,” Matthew said. “When...

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Medi-Cal Moves To Managed Healthcare

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(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) Elderly and disabled Inland Empire residents on Medi-Cal may soon face a change in their health care plan because of new federal legislation. This legislation allows 12 California counties, including San Bernardino and Riverside, to require most Medi-Cal patients who are seniors (age 65 and over) or disabled enroll in Medi-Cal Managed Care. These 12 counties began moving their Medi-Cal patients into managed care plans on Wednesday, June 1.In managed care plans, patients must select a primary care physician, such as one of the doctors at LaSalle Medical Associates. The primary care physician must approve all...

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New Vaccine Campaign Aims To Improve Immunization Rates In L.A. County

“Stay Healthy. Vaccinate.” targeted toward parents and caretakers LOS ANGELES – Today the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health launched a multi-media public education campaign urging parents and caretakers to get their whole family vaccinated. The campaign, called “Stay Healthy. Vaccinate.” uses print, television and radio spots, and will provide interactive content and information through Facebook and YouTube. The campaign also features its own website: www.vaccinateLA.com. “Vaccines save thousands of lives each year and are the best way to protect your children and the community against serious diseases such as influenza, measles, polio, and whooping cough (pertussis). Choosing...

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Tips On Controlling Diabetes

If you have diabetes then you know how important it is to try to keep it under control as best as you possibly can. There are many ways you can manage diabetes, and many things that you can do on your own. If you are on any kind of medication, you should be taking it every time you need to. Even if you are on a fixed income, there are many pharmaceutical companies that can supply you with medication at no cost to you, and the forms are pretty simple and straight forward. If you are planning a trip,...

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RAISING PRACTICALLY PERFECT KIDS WITH ADD & ADHD

CORONA, CA  Pediatrician and Davis® Facilitator Dr. Angela Gonzales of Riverside is teaming up with psychotherapist Stacy Dorsey of Corona to conduct a seminar/workshop for parents and educators of kids with ADD and ADHD. Children with ADD or ADHD tend to have one or more of the following symptoms: lose focus bounce or have random movements have a brilliant mind, poor grades seem to be on a different page have discipline issues have troubles communicating people who live around them feel like they live in chaos As the mother of a dyslexic herself, Dr. Angie will give attendees an...

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Autism: What you should know

Autism, is a complex developmental disability that, although rarely talked about, effects the lives of approximately 1 percent of American Children.  One mother of an autistic child stated, “No two Autistic children are the same” and this was proven true through most of the interviews and research in which I conducted.  The major similarity on the feelings toward these children are they are bright, noticed things most of us take for granted and although every form of Autism takes understanding, these extraordinary children are often people that make a positive impact on all of the lives that they touch....

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Tackling Childhood Obesity

Tackling Childhood Obesity

By Staff Writer Remember the fat kid at your elementary school?  You know the child that few kids would play with because he/she looked different?  In the 80′s  the fat kid  stood out, it was not normal so we all noticed this person.  Today, seeing a overweight child is not that out of the ordinary, as a  matter of fact Childhood Obesity has more than tripled in the last 30 years!  Over 19% of children 6-11 years of age are now considered obese and over 18% of those who are between 12-19 years of age.  As parents with this...

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10 Rules For Parents Raising Children In Two Homes

By Shari Delisle, Ph.D. A common and unfortunate reality for our communities is divorce.  Children growing up in two homes is a normal part of the American landscape but too often, parents do not practice healthy co-parenting practices.  A well established and popular psycho-educational program in San Diego County is Cooperative Parenting.  It has helped thousands of parents develop reasonable relationships based on these ten beliefs and rules of behavior. Parents have a lifelong connection with one another because they share children.  Separation, divorce and years apart do not change this fact.  Each parent must decide what their side...

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It’s not too early for immunizations

It’s not too early for immunizations

(San Bernardino, Calif.) –With many schools starting in August, it’s not too early to make an appointment now for back-to-school immunizations. In fact, some children will need to see the doctor for mandatory immunizations before they can start a new year at school. “It is important not to wait until the last minute,” said Dr. Albert Arteaga, president of LaSalle Medical Associates, Inc. “In the fall and late summer, we get very busy with these required immunizations. Why not beat the rush, and schedule your family’s immunizations now?” Four booster immunizations are needed for all kindergarteners before entering school...

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