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.
Still time to get kids vaccinated for fall
SAMOHI — Kids across town are already back in school, putting pen to paper and studying for their next test....
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There are beautiful, toned, and fit people everywhere you go in Santa Monica. They are carrying yoga mats, running and...
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Chaplains give patients inclusive help, support
MID-CITY — A 54-year-old patient at the Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center was dealing with a cancer that had spread. It...
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Alzheimer’s, dementia program celebrates first year
WELCOMING: Patti Davis greets attendees at a July 25 reception to mark the one-year anniversary of the UCLA Alzheimer's and...
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New website offers affordable dental care
DOWNTOWN — Overdue on a tooth cleaning or a cavity filling or a crown? The Santa Monica-based company Brighter, the...
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Clinics tapped to help with Obamacare
CITYWIDE — Two local health clinics received federal grants this week to educate community members about their options under the...
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Popular hike a headache for residents, law enforcement
Hikers walk along Winding Way on their way to and from the Escondido Falls trail on a recent weekend. The...
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Brief: Summer safety tips
File photo Summer fun comes with its own unique hazards, but you can keep yourself, your family and your friends...
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Report: SaMo air quality some of the best in SoCal
CITYWIDE — Keep calm and breathe — you're in Santa Monica. The city by the sea has some of the...
Read moreLocal lawyer creates TV workout
DOWNTOWN — For Santa Monica lawyer Jonathan Blau, exercising is not only a healthy habit, it's the law. Blau, who...
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