Health
Stay informed about local health news and wellness trends through our comprehensive Health section. From updates at Providence Saint John's Health Center and UCLA Medical Center to community health initiatives and fitness trends, we cover the medical and wellness developments that impact Santa Monica residents. Our reporting includes public health announcements, medical research breakthroughs, and healthy living resources in our beachside community. Follow local health policies, wellness events, and medical facility updates while discovering Santa Monica's outdoor fitness opportunities and wellness communities. Whether you're tracking public health news or exploring healthy lifestyle options, rely on Santa Monica Daily Press for relevant local health coverage.
Practice makes perfect
UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica’s Hospital Incident Command System, was put to the test Tuesday
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New York joins states suing e-cigarette maker Juul
VERENA DOBNIK Associated Press New York has joined the ranks of states suing the nation’s bigges
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Trump backing off banning vaping flavors popular with teens
JONATHAN LEMIRE, MATTHEW PERRONE and DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press When President Donald Trum
Read moreYour Column Here – How Medicare can help you manage pain
By Greg Dill If you have Medicare, there are covered options to help you manage pain safely and ef
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Marijuana, hemp cross-pollination a budding conflict
BART SCHANEMAN Marijuana Business Daily Outdoor marijuana growers are reporting an increase in cro
Read moreCalifornia urges no vaping as 4th death reported in state
California public health officials are urging people to stop vaping and using e-cigarettes as a fourth death related to vaping...
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UCLA Health partners with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on health and wellness initiative
UCLA legend and NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is teaming up with UCLA Health for a wide variety of...
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Trump to pursue higher sales age for e-cigarettes
MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer President Donald Trump said Friday his administration will pursue
Read moreUS officials identify ‘strong culprit’ in vaping illnesses
MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer U.S. health officials announced a breakthrough Friday into the cause
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Local pharmacy celebrates 75 years of business
When Santa Monica Homeopathic Pharmacy opened its doors in 1944, World War II was still occurring ov
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