STUDY: Less than 7% of American adults in good heart health
Cardiometabolic disease poses a serious health and economic burden worldwide and its prevalence is predicted to…
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Central Coast hospitals, public health officials prepare for monkeypox virus
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. – Hospitals and public health officials are preparing for the monkeypox virus. “It’s likely only a matter of time before…
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Man dies from injuries weeks after fight at soccer game in Oxnard
A Port Hueneme man has died from injuries he sustained when a fight broke out between two adults at a soccer match in Oxnard at the beginning of…
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The Ventura County Public Health Department confirmed its first case of Monkeypox on…
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Two children diagnosed with monkeypox in U.S., officials…
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Mask concerns arise again with increasing COVID cases this summer
COVID case numbers are up this summer, but no change in the mask rules has been announced by health officials at this time. The positivity rate in…
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President Biden tests positive for COVID-19, experiencing ‘very mild symptoms’
The 79-year-old Biden is fully vaccinated after getting two initial doses of the coronavirus vaccine and two boosters…
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San Luis Obispo woman arrested for child endangerment, five-year-old tested positive for fentanyl
A five-year-old child tested positive for fentanyl after being removed from their home by Child Protective Services in June. The mom, a San Luis…
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New crisis and suicide hotline launched nationwide
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. – A new crisis and suicide hotline launched nationwide on Saturday, and now residents all across the Central Coast can dial…
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Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics appoints new CEO
Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics has appointed a new CEO to replace Dr. Charles Fenzi who announced his retirement in…
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Inmate saved from fentanyl overdose at Northern Branch Jail in Santa Maria
An inmate overdosing on fentanyl at the Northern Branch Jail in Santa Maria was saved by a WellPath nurse and deputies by using naloxone, according…
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Santa Barbara County reports lower death rate than state of California between 2018-20
Santa Barbara County’s death rate between 2018 and 2020 is roughly 8% less than the state of California, according to the county Public Health…
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Santa Maria man dead after Friday ATV accident in Nipomo
A Santa Maria man died on Friday after his ATV veered off the road and slammed into a parked metal semi-dump…
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Public hearing set to discuss Ventura’s first proposed cannabis dispensary locations
VENTURA, Calif.-A debate is on over proposed cannabis business locations in the city of Ventura. Nine possible locations will be discussed at a…
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Longtime Buellton City Councilman resigned due to health concerns
Longtime Buellton City Councilman Ed Andrisek resigned from his position on the council effective July 8 due to health…
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Santa Barbara County Public Health reminds community to practice COVID safety protocols amid case increase
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Santa Barbara County Public Health leaders remind the community to continue to practice COVID safety protocols,…
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Santa Barbara County Public Health Interim Director begins his role, nationwide search for full-time director
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has announced a new interim public health director to fill the…
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First time in 50 years county ambulance services contract goes to public procurement
Santa Barbara County released its first Request for Proposal (RFP) for the exclusive ambulance services contract – the first time the contract will…
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Texas sues health secretary over emergency abortion guidance
The state of Texas is suing the federal government after the Biden administration said earlier this week that federal rules require hospitals to…
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US study says cocaine production remains high in Colombia
Cocaine production in Colombia remained near record levels in 2021, according to estimates released by the White House, raising the stakes for…
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