November 13, 2009 RSS feed / Health & Wellness

Smokers asked to join National Smokeout

Online resources, encouragement available

Nov. 19 marks the 34th annual Great American Smokeout. During this day Americans from coast to coast will try to give up cigarettes for 24 hours. Quitting smoking is tough to do alone. More...

Vascular surgeons can save feet

Patients with diabetic vascular disease have increased chances to develop blockages in their arteries secondary to peripheral vascular disease. More...

County waiting for more H1N1 vaccine

The availability of seasonal flu and H1N1 vaccines continues to be limited in Ventura County. Seasonal flu supplies at family health clinics are being given only to high-risk patients.  More...

Fire prevention expert urges residents to inspect fireplace, furnace

Chimney should also be inspected

The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting colder. Soon it will be time to light the furnace for the winter and start having fires in the fireplace. More...

Brainpower for seniors

Researchers, scientists to discuss effects of aging

Brainpower 2009: A Memory Health Fair will be presented from 2 to 6 p.m. Fri., Nov. 20 at the Alzheimer’s Association, 80 N. Wood Road, Ste. 302, Camarillo, and again from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., Nov. More...