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.
In LA Marathon, new Santa Monican feels right at home
If you don't think the LA Marathon impacts Santa Monica beyond race day, meet Kirsten Wahlquist. When she ran it...
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Santa Monica ocean rescues swelled in 2014
Ocean rescues off Santa Monica's beaches swelled dramatically this past year, reflecting increased demand on lifeguards throughout the county as...
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Allen fights vaccine exemption loophole
SACRAMENTO — Rookie State Senator Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) is co-sponsoring a bill to repeal an exemption that currently lets...
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Infants quarantined following confirmed measles case at Samohi daycare
Fourteen infants at Santa Monica High School's child care center will be quarantined for 21 days after a baby who...
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Outdoor fitness fees stay the same
What a difference a year and a pilot ordinance make. In 2013, when City Council discussed requiring the public park-using...
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Pot shops remain in draft zoning code
CITY HALL — As the Planning Commission grapple with wonkier decisions about land-use rules, Santa Monica is still poised to...
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Biking way, way up in Santa Monica
CITYWIDE — Biking is on the rise across the nation but especially in Santa Monica. A report released by City...
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Parks Commission likes once-forgotten hero for park name
BUFFER PARK — The Recreation and Parks Commission wants the city's newest park to be named after a hero. Commissioners...
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Outdoor fitness trainer ordinance reduced complaints
PALISADES PARK — After 10 months of enforcement, city officials say the controversial ordinance that restricts the usage of public...
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Naming Buffer Park: From “Toypurina Park” to “Hobo Junction East” and “Cookies and Cupcake”
BUFFER PARK — "Cookies and Cupcake" has a nice ring to it. It rolls off the tongue easier than "Too...
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