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  • Colorectal cancer screenings matter

    Updated Mar 14, 2024

    VISTA – Vista Community Clinic wants to talk about something important – colorectal cancer and life-saving screenings. Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the colon or rectum. It is also known as “colon cancer.” And there are things that can be done to catch it early and even prevent it. Screenings for colorectal cancer can be simple, and some can be done from the comfort of home. These screenings can possibly catch problems early on, before they turn into something bigger. When colorectal cancer is...

  • Parkinson's Support Group to learn about lifestyle modifications

    Updated Mar 14, 2024

    FALLBROOK – North County Parkinson’s Support Group Fallbrook invited the community to attend its monthly Parkinson’s Support Group meeting, Friday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to noon. The group meets the fourth Friday of every month at the Fallbrook Regional Health and Wellness Center, 1636 E. Mission Road in Fallbrook. The speaker will be Dr. Khashayar Dashtipour, who will share the topic, “More Days with Good on Time.” Dashtipour is an associate professor of neurology and basic sciences at Loma Linda University and...

  • County public health officials report 17% rise in TB last year

    Fernanda Lopez Halvorson, County of San Diego Communications Office|Updated Mar 14, 2024

    County Public Health officials are reporting a 17% increase in active tuberculosis cases in San Diego County. In 2023, 243 cases of TB were reported, exceeding the average of 205 cases in 2021 and 2022. Over the last 10 years, reported cases have ranged from an annual high of 264 in 2019 and a low of 193 in 2020. TB is a disease that is passed through the air from person to person when someone who is sick with TB coughs, speaks, sings or breathes. TB cases in recent years declined during the pandemic, likely because of...

  • Take in flavonoids for physical and mental acuity

    Julia Solnier Ph.D., Special to the Village News|Updated Mar 14, 2024

    You may have heard about flavonoids before, but did you know that a higher intake of dietary flavonoids is associated with improved physical and mental health and a greater quality of life? Flavonoids – are they important? Flavonoids are a large group of plant compounds, also called “phytonutrients,” with more than 6,000 known compounds that are widely distributed throughout the plant kingdom. In fact, flavonoids are an integral part of our daily plant-based diet as they can be found in fruits like apples, berries, citr...

  • Feeding San Diego receives $129,900.93 from CVS Health to support its year-round hunger-relief and food rescue programming

    Updated Mar 14, 2024

    SAN DIEGO – Feeding San Diego has received its first grant from CVS Health Corporation (CVS Health). The $129,900.93 received will go towards the hunger-relief and food rescue organization’s general operating budget that maintains the non-profit’s year-round hunger-relief programming. Funds come from generous donations from CVS Pharmacy customers as part of a “round up” register campaign for Feeding America in 2022. The non-profit’s programs support San Diegans across the county by providing access to nutritious...

  • Due to January flood, all CalFresh recipients can purchase hot, prepared food for limited time

    Cassie N. Saunders, County of San Diego Communications Office|Updated Mar 14, 2024

    All CalFresh recipients and new Disaster CalFresh recipients can use their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Card to purchase hot and prepared food for a limited time due to the Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for the Jan. 22 storms and flooding. With a few exceptions, CalFresh EBT cards usually can only be used to purchase shelf-stable foods. Through April 3, 2024, all CalFresh recipients can purchase hot and prepared food at any authorized EBT retailer. The...

  • Local hero recognized for Take Steps campaign

    Lucette Moramarco, Associate Editor|Updated Mar 8, 2024

    The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation has named Fallbrook resident Jerica Sanford its Take Steps 2024 Honored Hero for its "largest and most impactful fundraising event." The foundation's website says, "Take Steps is a walk experience that brings communities together – letting inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients and their families know that they're not alone." The event is scheduled for June 2 at NTC Park at Liberty Station in Point Loma with opening ceremonies at 10...

  • Initiative launched to teach 1 million San Diegans Hands-Only CPR

    Sir Milo Loftin, County of San Diego Communications Office|Updated Mar 6, 2024

    The County of San Diego is partnering with UC San Diego to launch Revive & Survive San Diego, a new initiative to help save lives. Revive & Survive San Diego was created to train 1 million San Diegans on how to perform hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for people in cardiac arrest. Hands-only CPR involves chest compressions at 100 to 120 per minute without using mouth-to-mouth breathing. If someone can perform this before medical professionals arrive, it...

  • San Diego Seniors Community Foundation awards $200,000+ to strengthen local senior centers & nonprofits

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

    SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Seniors Community Foundation (SDSCF) awarded $206,850 in grants and funding allocations to 14 local senior centers and nonprofit organizations to strengthen senior center programming and enhance executive leadership and ensure that a sophisticated network of local senior centers exists to help combat senior isolation. The allocation of $206,850 in grant funds supports expanded programming, and services, and even increases hours of operations to serve more seniors. Securing local PR firms to assist...

  • From Farm to Fork: FUESD's Child Nutrition Services unveils fresh and locally grown meals for students

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District's Child Nutrition Services is embarking on a transformative journey revolutionizing the school lunch experience for students. This week marks a significant milestone in the initiative, introducing freshly made pizzas crafted in-house, utilizing locally sourced ingredients. These pizzas feature a whole wheat crust from the esteemed Sadie Rose Baking Company Bakery in Oceanside. Unlike traditional mass-produced or...

  • How to stay sober on St. Patrick's Day

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

    Marie Garceau Special to the Village News St. Patrick’s Day in 2024 is not celebrated for the same reasons it once was as times change and holidays take on different meanings. While some people still see it as a family-centric Catholic celebration or a break from Lent-related restrictions, the day primarily focuses on parties, rowdy parades, green beer, bar specials and heavy drinking. Sounds fun, right? There are undoubtedly good times had by all who take part, but if you want to stay sober and avoid alcohol, it can pose a...

  • Resources for adults with developmental disabilities shared by D'Vine Path

    Updated Feb 29, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Local nonprofit D'Vine Path has been offering vocational education to neurodivergent adults since 2019. The mission of D'Vine Path is to help their participants achieve their goals while offering a wide range of educational paths and continued opportunities for personal and professional growth. D'Vine Path has become a safe haven for neurodivergent people, impacting more than 900 people in San Diego County with the services provided at the program. While the...

  • Cooking Connections: FUESD's Kitchenistas program fosters family wellness

    Updated Feb 29, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Union Elementary School District announced the launch of its "Kitchenistas" program as part of its Expanded Learning Opportunities initiative. The program aims to empower parents with valuable culinary skills, promoting healthy cooking and meal preparation within the community. The inaugural session of the Parent Kitchenista classes kicked off with a special focus on District English Learner Advisory Committee/Parent Advisory Committee, showcasing the c...

  • Learning to be 'mindful'

    Shelby Ramsey, Special to the Village News|Updated Feb 29, 2024

    The course I took focused on utilizing mindfulness when in stressful situations such as relationships, work, medical pain, panic, and general anxiety. I signed up for an eight-week series of classes. Each class varied a bit and participation was necessary. We had homework, which included writing down times during the day when we felt different emotions and the circumstances surrounding them. We wrote down what we ate, if we ate it mindfully, notes on the texture, taste, and...

  • Six tips on how to discuss your mental health with others

    Stan Popovich, Special to the Village News|Updated Feb 29, 2024

    It can be frustrating to struggle with your mental health and to get your family and friends to understand where you are coming from. Although most people may be understanding, there is usually one or two people who will make things more challenging for you. As a result, here are six suggestions on how to deal with the people you know regarding your mental health situation. 1. Listen to the professionals: Your friends may mean well, but when it comes down to it, the professionals are aware of your circumstances more than anyo...

  • Take care of the intake valve to your heart

    Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna, Special to Village News|Updated Feb 29, 2024

    When I first started the fire service, I knew the importance of staying fit as firefighting is a strenuous job. I worked out regularly and ate right. I would make healthy meals like taco salads, stuffed eggplant, chicken and vegetable meals, but the older guys hated them. They wanted their “meat and potatoes” or “structure burgers” filled with grease and a side of fries. I caught a lot of grief for my healthy heart-smart meals. Some would even order pizza to satisfy their cravings after picking at my meals. Back...

  • Voices for Children unites for a heartfelt cause: local children in foster care

    Updated Feb 29, 2024

    SAN DIEGO – Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers are everyday people who are appointed by a judge to advocate for a child or sibling group in the foster care system. They work to ensure youth are safe and cared for and advocate for them while they are in the child welfare system to ensure their voices are heard and needs are met. Voices for Children is the nonprofit organization in San Diego and Riverside Counties that recruits, screens and trains these compassionate and dedicated volunteers. Although CASAs work...

  • Burn Institute to hold annual Firefighter Boot Drive

    Updated Feb 22, 2024

    SAN DIEGO -- On Thursday, March 7, local firefighters will take to the streets for the Burn Institute Annual Firefighter Boot Drive. Hundreds of uniformed firefighters will be stationed at intersections across the county to collect donations for the Burn Institute's fire and burn prevention education and burn survivor support services. North County Fire personnel will be found on Ammunition and South Mission Road from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. collecting donations; 100% of the...

  • Affordable health screenings coming to Temecula

    Updated Feb 22, 2024

    TEMECULA – Residents living in and around the Temecula area can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Grace Presbyterian Church will host this community event on March 15. The site is located at 31143 Nicolas Road in Temecula. Screenings can check for: · The level of plaque buildup in your arteries, related to risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke and overall vascular health. · HDL and LDL...

  • County's Love Your Heart event encourages San Diegans to know their blood pressure numbers

    Updated Feb 22, 2024

    Cassie N. Saunders County of San Diego Communications Office The County’s Love Your Heart campaign is celebrating 13 years of supporting San Diegans in understanding the importance of heart health through a variety of ways, including hosting no-cost blood pressure screenings at locations throughout the county and Mexico. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and the second leading cause of death in San Diego County and Mexico. In 2022, nearly 5,000 people died in San Diego County from heart...

  • TVH achieves milestone with 100th transcatheter aortic valve replacement

    Updated Feb 22, 2024

    TEMECULA – Southwest Healthcare Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH) announced the successful completion of its 100th Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedure, marking a significant milestone in the hospital's commitment to providing advanced cardiovascular care to the community. TAVR is a minimally invasive procedure that treats aortic valve stenosis, a condition where the heart's aortic valve becomes narrowed, restricting blood flow. The procedure is an...

  • Life's reset button

    Updated Feb 22, 2024

    Kate Rhéaume, ND Special to the Village News Feeling sluggish and burned out, and reaching for the “Life Reset Button” only to realize there isn’t one? Fortunately, there is a course of action anyone can take to start fresh, stay balanced, and feel rejuvenated, and the best news is, it’s not complicated. Let us start with movement. Being active is the most cost-effective mood booster and stress buster money can buy. Exercise is as effective as medication in treating low mood and helps reshape brain structure to...

  • Small changes during Heart Health Awareness Month can put California seniors on path to better health

    Updated Feb 22, 2024

    Dr. Damanpreet Jamarai UnitedHealthcare February is Heart Health Awareness month, a great time to start on the path to better heart health and wellbeing and to understand the risk factors that can contribute to heart problems. Late last year, the America’s Health Rankings report highlighted a startling fact: heart disease is one of eight chronic conditions that has reached record highs since the report began tracking health and wellbeing in the United States. Despite a decline in deaths tied to heart disease, it remains...

  • Healthy Habits: Grapes – Nature's candy that's good for you

    Megan Johnson McCullough, Special to the Village News|Updated Feb 16, 2024

    Grapes are sometimes called "nature's candy" because they have a sweet/sour taste that many people enjoy. They're an easy, convenient, quick snack with nutritional value. They're an ingredient and flavor for jellies, jams, wines and juice. They also come in dried form as raisins. They come in different varieties and colors including green, black, red, pink and yellow. The list of benefits is quite long for grapes, making them a go-to fruit to munch on. Grapes are high in...

  • Healthy habits build healthy smiles

    Updated Feb 16, 2024

    Fernanda Lopez Halvorson County of San Diego Communications Office Cavities are the most common chronic childhood disease. When left untreated, cavities in children can be painful or cause infections leading to learning issues, school absences and even emergency room visits and hospitalizations. The good news is that they are completely preventable. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month which promotes the benefits of good oral health from an early age. “It’s never too soon to begin taking care of...

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