Alzheimer’s caregivers and families support group
From the July 26, 2019 Edition
A support group for Alzheimer’s caregivers and families: Tuesday, Aug. 20, 10:30 a.m. at the Family Resource Center. See last item in Calendar, page 11.
Health
Tests ‘n’ tennies at Health Fair
From the July 5, 2019 Edition
Reported by Gary Meyer, TME
The 2019 Frazier Mountain Health Fair was an emporium of health knowledge and services Saturday, June 29. Kids were learning kung fu, riding in the California Highway Patrol’s bike rodeo …
Valley Fever Walk
From the June 14, 2019 Edition
By Susan Zahnter, V.P. Three Points Town Council
The mission of the Valley Fever Alliance of the Antelope Valley is to promote awareness of the disease.[Valley fever has risen to an all-time high in Kern …
Frozen berries recalled
From the June 14, 2019 Edition
The Kroger Company is recalling frozen berry products due to potential hepatitis A contamination.
The following frozen berries with the store brand “Private Selection” are included:
• Triple Berry Medley, 48 oz.
• Triple Berry …
Blessed rain brings something else: mosquitoes
From the June 14, 2019 Edition
Kern County residents are encouraged to take these precautions against bug-borne illness
Mosquitoes and summer go together, nothing new about that. What is new this year? All our recent rain has already led to an …
Valley fever cases hit record high in Kern County
From the May 3, 2019 Edition
By Marcy Axness and Patric Hedlund, TME
Startling statistics were released last week. A 27-year record high in the number of valley fever cases was reported in Kern County for 2018—adding up to 30 to …
Curious about meditation?
From the February 8, 2019 Edition
Please join us for a free, one-hour secular guided meditation practice and informational conversation about how meditation positively affects the brain, this Saturday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m. at Artworks Community Gallery. We will start with …
Medicare cost changes — As the December 7 open enrollment deadline looms, here are some basics
From the November 30, 2018 Edition
By Greg Dill, Medicare
In 2019, most people with Medicare will pay the standard monthly premium for Part B, which will be $135.50 next year, an increase of $1.50 over 2018.
Part B covers physician …
Highlights from the Health Care Town Hall — Part 16
From the November 23, 2018 Edition
Emergency Preparedness and Closing Remarks
We are grateful to all 14 panelists for participating. B.J. Saidi, president of the Mountain Communities Chamber of Commerce, recorded the event. Patric Hedlund of The Mountain Enterprise (TME) coordinated …
Comprehensive health care to improve juvenile justice system outcomes
From the November 16, 2018 Edition
Los Angeles County is moving to incorporate a holistic approach to caring for young people in county probation halls and camps. Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s motion creates a new leadership position within the Department of Mental …