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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FALLBROOK – After watching her older brother Kai Kroeger thrive at D'Vine Path, Marina Kroeger was inspired to join the program in 2019 to assist her in achieving her goals and refining her skills. After previously struggling to obtain employment, Marina has successfully held two jobs since her time at D'Vine Path. When Kroeger enrolled at D'Vine Path, she struggled with confidence, public speaking and social skills. According to Kroeger, her low self esteem made it d...
The county’s Behavioral Health Services and Public Defender departments, Superior Court and other partners are all celebrating an inspiring milestone for the Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Act program, https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/Pages/CARE-ACT.aspx. On Aug. 7, CARE Court held its first graduation ceremony. The CARE Act gives individuals the opportunity to participate in creating their own CARE agreement for mental health and housing support. Eligible adults are persons with untreated schizophrenia or o...
County of San Diego Communications Office"Together, we can," was the theme for the 23rd International Overdose Awareness Day and press conference at the County Administration Center. The annual event featured a garden of purple flags, each one representing an overdose death in San Diego County. This year there were 1,203 purple flags, 97 fewer flags than last year. The County Administration Center was also lit up in purple on Aug. 31 in recognition of those who died from an...
If you’re retiring soon or know someone who is, you’re not alone. In 2024, a record 4.1 million Americans are expected to retire, with over 11,000 turning 65 every day. This phenomenon is sometimes referred to as “Peak 65” or the “Silver Tsunami” and will continue for the next several years – meaning a lot of people and their families are looking for answers about Medicare. Companies advertising Medicare plans and Medicare enrollment opportunities may open their commercials with a person asking – “I just turned 65. What a...
I know that everyone is not as fortunate as I am to have several family members who I know love me. I am so grateful, and I love them in return. I will do almost everything I can to make their lives better and they do the same for me. Picking them up from the airport or making chicken soup if they are ill, watching their kids or their pets (or their kid’s pets), etc. I will gladly do whatever is needed of me but at the same time, I always try to minimize how much I ask of others. I don’t want to burden them. This is com...
BONSALL – Kelp Pilates, a new Pilates studio in Bonsall River Village, is celebrating its Grand Opening on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with activities including raffle prizes, pop-ups from local businesses, and free gifts for new members, as well as tea and snacks for everyone. Founded by Anna Alcorn, a former high school teacher and performing dancer, Kelp Pilates aims to create a welcoming environment inspired by nature, focusing on personalized attention to help clients achieve their fitness, healing, and i...
Strike "it's all luck." Highlight effort. Gravitate towards selecting balanced choices. Fantastic health is not something everyone can achieve. Tricky health diagnoses strike. Whether us, a friend, or a loved one, we will experience chronic illness and disease in our lifetime. It is just a fact of life. I'm far from pessimistic; I'm proactive. Dedication, awareness, and commitment are three actions that we can be in the driver seat of. My goal is to do all I can to prevent, le...
According to Dr. Berg DC, understanding the subtle signs of nutritional deficiencies can be key to improving your health and well-being. He explains to his 500,000 subscribers on YouTube, that many health issues arise from a lack of essential nutrients, and recognizing these symptoms can help you address deficiencies before they lead to more significant problems. Here are 16 signs that he explains your body may be lacking in important nutrients and what you can do about it. 1. Brittle nails Brittle nails often indicate a...
Many people who struggle with depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues sometimes have a difficult time taking care of their pets. As a result, here are six ways on how to take care of your pets while you deal with your mental health issues. 1. Do what is most important: It is important that you take care of your pet’s main needs when you are struggling with your anxieties. Feeding your pet, making sure they are healthy, and making sure they are living in a safe environment is what is most important. Remember to f...
Karlene Karst, BSc Nutrition Special to the Village News Raising healthy kids – As a nutritionist and mom of three kids ages 16, 13, and 9, I feel like I’ve seen it all regarding food. Parents face ongoing challenges in raising healthy, well-nourished children in a world where sugary temptations lurk around every corner. I learned to pick my “battles,” and just kept showing up each day in the kitchen with a variety of healthy foods, consuming healthy foods myself (role modeling is one of the best ways to encourage positiv...
Plastics that break down into particles as tiny as our DNA – small enough to be absorbed through our skin – are released into our environment at a rate of 82 million metric tons a year. These plastics, and the mix of chemicals they are made with, are now major contributors to disease, affecting the risk of afflictions ranging from cancer to hormonal issues. Plastic pollution threatens everything from sea animals to human beings, a problem scientists, activists, business groups, and politicians are debating as they draft a glo...
It’s pretty inevitable living in California, even if your home is not in the path of a fire, you can still be affected by smoke particles released into the air from wildfires. We are seeing wildfires throughout Southern California, and these will increase in weeks and months to come. Particulate matter is the main public health threat during short-term exposure to wildfire smoke, so it’s crucial to protect yourself. Really, it’s about common sense. If you can see the smoke, if you can smell the smoke, chances are the parti...
ORLANDO, Florida – Wildfires are a growing concern, not only for the immediate threat they pose but also for the hidden dangers that can emerge in their aftermath. One such danger is asbestos exposure, a hazardous material often present in older buildings. When these structures burn, asbestos fibers can become airborne, leading to increased health risks for those in the vicinity. Prolonged asbestos exposure is the primary cause of mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer. Early mesothelioma symptoms often include chest p... Full story
TEMECULA – Southwest Healthcare Temecula Valley Hospital has received three American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital. Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke or heart attack, and heart disease and stroke are...
CLEVELAND, Ohio – New Cleveland Clinic research shows that consuming foods with erythritol, a popular artificial sweetener, increases risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke. The findings, from a new intervention study in healthy volunteers, show erythritol made platelets (a type of blood cell) more active, which can raise the risk of blood clots. Sugar (glucose) did not have this effect. Published in “Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology,” the research adds to increasing evidence that...
Good sleep is crucial for overall health and well-being, yet many struggle to achieve restful nights. In a recent video, experts outline key strategies for optimizing sleep quality, with a particular focus on the role of diet. Here’s a comprehensive guide to five foods that can help improve your sleep by boosting melatonin and other sleep-promoting factors. 1. Tart cherries Tart cherries stand out as a natural sleep aid. Research suggests that tart cherry juice or the fruit itself can enhance melatonin levels, a hormone c...
FALLBROOK – North County Parkinson's Support Group Fallbrook invites anyone interested to join its monthly Parkinson’s Support Group meeting, held every fourth Friday of the month, Friday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Fallbrook Regional Health and Wellness Center, 1636 E. Mission Road. This month’s topic is “Converse With Confidence: The Speak Out Method” with speaker Lindsey Ann Unger, a certified Medical Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with over 13 years of clinical experience. Unger has worked in a variety of settin...
San Diego County is being recognized for its Medi-Cal call center customer service response times. The Children’s Partnership, an organization that focuses on child health equity, conducted a study to learn how quickly call centers statewide answered and the best practices to support Californians enrolled in Medi-Cal. For the study, secret callers reached out to 44 counties. The average hold time to speak to staff was 55 minutes across the state. By contrast, wait times in San Diego County were less than one minute for 77% o...
TEMECULA – Southwest Healthcare Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH) has received the American College of Cardiology's NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2024. Temecula Valley Hospital is one of only 259 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The award recognizes Temecula Valley Hospital's commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients and signifies that Temecula Valley Hospital has reached an ag...
Orange juice is a breakfast favorite and comes in different varieties. This liquid extract can come from blood oranges, Valencia oranges, navel oranges, tangerines, or clementines. Some types include more pulp than others. Drinking orange juice can be just as beneficial as eating an entire orange, provided it is not loaded with preservatives, sugar, and additives. The trouble is that just one cup of this juice contains quite a bit of sugar and carbohydrates, which might be...
FALLBROOK – Square dancing, the official folk dance of California and 31 other states, has been modernized. It is no longer about picking and strumming. In the 21st century, square dancing has taken on new sounds, new looks, and a role in the world of fitness. It's no longer the same dance that Henry Ford promoted and turned into a dance rage during the era of the Model A Ford. Today the focus is fitness. Modern western square dancing, a low impact activity that requires c...
ESCONDIDO – Anyone who has lost a loved one in the past year is invited to attend Introduction To Grief And Loss. This free virtual four-week educational workshop will be led by skilled bereavement counselors from The Elizabeth Hospice. Attendees will learn about grief and loss, develop an understanding of different grieving styles, acquire coping skills and self-care methods, and more. Mondays, Sept. 9 through Sept. 30, from 4-50 pm. Meetings will be held via Zoom. Registration is required, and participants are expected t... Full story
The theme of International Overdose Awareness Day 2024 is ‘Together we can,’ and it focuses on every individual action working together towards a common goal. Drug overdose is a national health crisis fueled by the opioid epidemic. Every community across California has been impacted in some way. Provisional data from the CDC reported of the nearly 110,000 drug overdoses in 2022 nationally, about three-quarters were attributed to opioids. Fentanyl and fentanyl analogs, for example, have been at the center of this problem. Syn...
It’s that time of year when families are busy checking off those back-to-school lists, including making sure your student has the right pencils, notebooks, and backpack. But even more important than school supplies may be making sure your child is feeling emotionally and mentally ready to start the school year. Here are four steps to help reduce stress and help support a healthy start of the school year for students. 1. Create or re-establish routines: What time does the family sit down for dinner? When is homework time? W...
Summer and even the fall months in San Diego County can bring extremely high temperatures that can be dangerous to people and pets. Excessive heat can spike body temperatures that can cause heatstroke, exhaustion, dizziness, nausea, confusion, headache and even death. Children and the elderly are particularly at risk. So, here are tips that can help keep you, your friends and loved ones safe. • The County’s Cool Zones, including the County’s 33 branch libraries, community centers and other locations, offer people safe, air-c...
