June 29, 2007 RSS feed / Health & Wellness

Keep garden pesticides from going down the drain

County trying to bring greater awareness to the problem

A new public service campaign kicks off to educate residents on how they can keep dangerous residential pesticides out of the Ventura County watershed. More...

Online test focuses on heart disease

Community Memorial Hospital has launched an online screening for early detection of heart disease in Ventura County. More...

Helping seniors use OTC medicines wisely

There are more than 100,000 over-the-counter medicines on the market today, and those age 60 and over use more than one-third of all OTCs purchased. More...

Carotid, peripheral artery screenings offered

The city of Simi Valley Senior Center will offer free carotid artery and peripheral artery blockage screenings to seniors age 60 and older three Fridays during the summer by appointment only. More...

Sun and skin cancer: a year-round concern?

UV protection not just important in the summer

If it is not 90 degrees and sunny outside, using sunscreen may be the last thing on anyone's mind. More...