Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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Mallory Sehnert will actually conclude her Future Farmers of America career, at least as a member of FFA, Oct. 23-26 at the national FFA convention in Indianapolis. Her final FFA event as an exhibitor was the 2024 San Diego County Fair, and one of the steers she raised was selected as the supreme grand champion. "It was an amazing way to end my FFA career," Sehnert said. This year Sehnert showed two steers and a pig at the county fair's market livestock show. All three of the...
Rainbow resident Meg Berry won five awards including two first-place ribbons at the San Diego County Fair’s gems, minerals and jewelry exhibition. Berry received first place in the mixed display class involving a full case with a variety of minerals and all lapidary or jewelry work done by the exhibitor. In the carving – professional class she swept first, second and third place. The awards were given during Berry’s 50th year faceting, or cutting, gemstones. “I’ve dug for the stuff, and I’d much rather sit and let someone...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – The summer heat is finally here and to help local seniors stay cool, Meals on Wheels San Diego County is collecting new fans for its clients through July 31. Many seniors in the community lack air conditioning, making the high summer temperatures particularly dangerous for them as their body's ability to regulate heat wanes as they age, leaving seniors susceptible to heat-related illnesses like heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and other conditions. Symptoms c...
FALLBROOK – On Wednesday, July 10, D'Vine Path accepted a grant from the Fallbrook Regional Health District for $51,000 with all proceeds going towards the "Life I Can" Healthy Lifestyles program. Multiple D'Vine Path representatives were in attendance at the FRHD Board of Directors meeting for the presentation of the grant awards. The "Life I Can" Healthy Lifestyle curriculum is centered around the students and improving their overall health. This includes mental health a...
TEMECULA – Southwest Healthcare Temecula Valley Hospital has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals as a High Performing hospital for Heart Attack, Heart Failure and Stroke. It is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. The annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to assist patients and their health care providers in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or ele...
VISTA – Are you getting your eyes checked? Vision problems and serious eye conditions can go completely unnoticed. With the help of an optometrist, eye diseases can be diagnosed early and potential vision loss prevented or slowed down. Cataracts are one of the leading causes of blindness. A cataract is a clouding of the lens inside of your eye. Depending on the type of cataract, it can develop slowly or quickly and can affect one or both eyes. While aging is the main cause, other risk factors include diabetes, smoking, too mu...
SI joint problems can be elusive, disabling and are more common than you may realize. To kick things off, let's understand: · What the medical term is · The definition, and · What the symptoms are "Sacroiliitis is painful inflammation in the joints where your spine connects to your pelvis (your sacroiliac joints – "SI joints"). It causes pain in your lower back, butt (buttock muscles) or legs," the Cleveland Clinic states. For those who have sought out an accurate diagnosis an...
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced June 21 that CalRx®-branded over the counter naloxone HCL nasal spray, 4 mg, will be available for free to eligible organizations through the Naloxone Distribution Project (NDP). This follows the state’s contract with Amneal Pharmaceuticals to purchase an OTC naloxone nasal spray product through CalRx®’s Naloxone Access Initiative at a significantly lower price. CalRx-branded naloxone coming off the production line “The CalRx brand is more than a logo; it’s a way to show that t...
Heat islands that surround us daily are large asphalt or concrete parking lots, freeways, roads, and non-vegetarian areas in our urban settings of today. Trees and other plants help cool the environment, making vegetation a simple, effective way to reduce the heat islands of today and the tomorrows to come. With the loss of vegetation due to our changing climate, such as floods, hurricanes, fires, deforestation, and urbanization, the environment is ever more in need of...
SACRAMENTO – As part of the state’s all-of-the-above strategy to boost California’s water resilience amid climate change impacts, the State Water Resources Control Board approved a nation-leading regulation that will promote more efficient water use by large water utilities across California, July 3. Water conservation is an important component of the state’s multi-pronged Water Supply Strategy to address the 10% water supply shortfall anticipated by 2040 due to hotter and drier weather conditions. The regulation applies...
FALLBROOK – This beautiful tree is blooming downtown, bringing credits and thanks to Save Our Forest from many. But SOF did not plant this tree. Credit where credit is due is in an article in the Fallbrook Enterprise in 1957 lauding the Fallbrook Woman's Club for lining Main Avenue with these beautiful Cape Chestnut trees, calodendrum capense. Can you even imagine what a sight that must have been when they were all in bloom? This gorgeous tree was one of four remaining when t...
The San Diego County Fair's livestock breed shows allow exhibitors between the ages of 9 and 19 to show in the youth divisions while also allowing those youth to compete in the open divisions as long as the same animal is entered and shown in the junior show and the animal meets all open show entry deadlines and guidelines In her final year of youth eligibility, 19-year-old Taylor Michalke was awarded the Junior Dairy Goat Show grand champion of breed for both a LaMancha doe a...
TEMECULA – Residents living in and around Temecula 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, 31143 Nicolas Road in Temecula, will host the community event Friday, Aug. 2. 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 cholesterol levels; diabetes risk; kidney a...
Hot temperatures continue as summer is in full swing in San Diego County and children are spending more time outside. “There are so many fun activities for children and families to enjoy together over the summer, but unfortunately this is also a time when a lot of preventable injuries can happen,” said Dr. Kelly Motadel, County Chief Pediatric Officer. “It’s important for parents and caretakers to be extra cautious of their children’s safety.” The county is sharing some summer safety reminders to help families with children m...
This is part 6 in “Easy Exercises to Combat Chronic Disease.” In this series, occupational therapist Kevin Shelley focuses on simple exercises to help manage common chronic diseases. Hypertension is known as the ’silent killer' since there are often no symptoms until serious damage has been done. These exercises can help you control it. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is perhaps the king of the silent killers. About half of us have it, though you may not know it unless you test for it. I’ve seen countle...
The calf muscle is made up of two muscles: the gastrocnemius and the soleus. The gastrocnemius is the larger muscle that can be seen bulging out of the leg. It is a superficial muscle, which means it is just under the surface of the skin, that has two heads. The soleus lives underneath the larger muscle. The two muscles taper together at the bottom of the leg and head into the Achilles tendon, which leads down to the heel. When movement occurs, such as walking, running or...
Patients with lupus have an imbalance in a crucial chemical pathway in their bodies, according to a Nature study published on July 10. Researchers found that this imbalance produces more disease-causing cells that promote lupus. If this chemical imbalance can be corrected, they believe lupus can be reversed. Current lupus treatments often target symptoms or broadly suppress the immune system, leading to side effects. The researchers believe targeting the specific chemical imbalance identified could more effectively treat...
One of my favorite primetime series is "This Is Us." It depicts the Pearson family's triumphs, troubles, and tight bonds. Its heartwarming drama captured many hearts. For me, one episode stands out: "The Death of Jack Pearson." He dies suddenly and unexpectedly. His wife, Rebecca, breaks down. Alone and devastated, she receives his belongings in a plastic bag and walks down the hallway to leave the hospital. The scene is barren, without comfort or compassion. In a word,... Full story
FALLBROOK – North County Parkinson's Support Group Fallbrook invites any interested to join its monthly Parkinson’s Support Group meeting, every fourth Friday of the month. This month’s meeting is on Friday, July 26, 10 a.m. to noon at the Fallbrook Regional Health and Wellness Center, 1636 E. Mission Road. The topic will be “Extending Independent Living, Local Resources” with the speaker being Perla Hurtado, executive director of the Foundation for Senior Care, where she has served for the past three years. The Foundatio...
Are you having trouble finding places to get some assistance for your mental health? Nowadays, many places have waiting lists, and some places can be very expensive. This can be very frustrating when you need help right away. As a result, here are seven options you can use to start the process of getting some assistance as quickly as possible. 1. Contact your doctor: Your doctor is a great source in finding available mental health resources in your area. Explain your situation to your doctor and ask if he or she knows of...
FALLBROOK – Residents living in and around Fallbrook can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Zion Lutheran Church will host this community event on Aug. 5. The site is located at 1405 East Fallbrook St. 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 Cholesterol levels • Diabete...
TEMECULA – Southwest Healthcare Temecula Valley Hospital announces the successful completion of its first MitraClip® procedure, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to providing high quality cardiac care to the community. The MitraClip procedure, a minimally invasive treatment for mitral valve regurgitation, offers new hope to patients who are not suitable candidates for open-heart surgery. Mitral valve regurgitation, a condition where the heart's mitral v...
SOUTHWEST RIVERSIDE COUNTY – In a significant stride towards improving oncology care in Southwest Riverside County, Oncology Rancho Springs and Inland Valley Hospitals have launched a pioneering initiative: the Southwest Healthcare Oncology Program. This initiative promises to redefine cancer care delivery through a patient-centric, team-based model that aims to enhance every aspect of the patient journey from screening to survivorship. Patient-centric care redefined The cornerstone of the Southwest Healthcare Oncology P...
