Health

Pt. Mugu quarantine site for coronavirus being readied

From the February 28, 2020 Edition

The TME Team

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Wednesday, Feb. 26 that coronavirus (COVID-19) is reaching pandemic status. Worldwide spread of the virus is now likely.

The CDC reported 14 cases …

Coronavirus: on Kern’s radar

From the February 7, 2020 Edition

Note to readers, to compare with flu statistics–So far, during the 2019-2020 influenza (flu) season,10,000 people have died and 180,000 people have been hospitalized from flu, the Centers for Disease Control reports.

By Michelle Corson, …

Pain management on Medicare

From the January 17, 2020 Edition

By Greg Dill, Medicare Regional Administrator

Medicare patients are covered to provide options to help manage pain safely and effectively.    Prescribed pain medications are covered under Medicare Part D. Medicare Part B (medical insurance) …

First flu-related death of 2019-2020 reported in Kern County

From the December 27, 2019 Edition

By Patric Hedlund, TME

The first flu-related death in Kern County for the 2019-2020 flu season was confirmed last Thursday, Dec. 20.

“We encourage our residents to protect themselves and their loved ones,” said Kern …

You Don’t Have to Feel Alone – This Is Not a 9-to-5 Disease

From the December 13, 2019 Edition

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The Mountain Enterprise called to learn more about the Alzheimer’s Association National Hotline.

The …