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.
Earth Talk – Monday, June 17, 2019
Dear EarthTalk: I suffer from occasional acne but am loathe to treat it with harsh chemicals. Do you know of...
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What we know about Drug Use and its Place in Youth Culture
Marijuana has been used by cultures all around the world since the early BCs, both medically and recreationally. For centuries,...
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Pico Blvd – “Celebrate America” at Santa Monica College June 29
Santa Monica College (SMC) will present “Celebrate America” — a star-spangled salute to our nation’s independence — on Saturday, June...
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New York ends religious exemption to vaccine mandates
New York eliminated the religious exemption to vaccine requirements for schoolchildren Thursday, as the nation’s worst measles outbreak in decades...
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Citywide – Harbor-UCLA Cardiologist to Be Installed as the Los Angeles County Medical Association’s 148th President
Dr. Sion Roy, a Harbor-UCLA Medical Center cardiologist, will become the Los Angeles County Medical Association’s (LACMA) youngest president in...
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Juneteenth tradition blossoms at Virginia Ave Park
Americans nationwide will celebrate the country’s freedom on July 4th but a lesser-known Independence Day will also be celebrated this...
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Downtown – Summer Reading Blast Off Features Programs for Kids, Teens and Adults
Summer Reading is for everyone! The Santa Monica Public Library Summer Reading Program blasts off on Saturday, June 15, 2019,...
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Letter to the editor – Serving Seniors
Editor: Grace Cheng Braun and Kevin McKeown should be ashamed of themselves. Senior citizens area a valuable part of our...
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Local elementary schoolers create sustainable engineering projects
Will Rogers Elementary School students combined their creativity with the information they’ve been learning all year to create sustainable engineering...
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Wendy Walk hits the beach Sunday
Along Santa Monica beach, you’ll find many people walking around. Tourists walking along the Pier for the first time, locals...
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