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Tag: medicine and health

Salinas Valley Health invests in next generation of medical professionals

SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Health’s Summer Health Institute (SHI) supports the dreams of first-generation, college-bound students by investing in the potential talents of...

Mee Memorial earns recognition for innovative strategies to combat opioid epidemic

KING CITY — Addiction to opioids, including prescription pain relievers, heroin and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, is a serious national crisis — California...

Guest Column | A Healthy Brain Requires a Proper Diet as...

Brain health is a critical piece of our overall health. Our amazing (and still mysterious) brain underlies our ability to communicate, make decisions, problem-solve...

Sun Street completes new youth center for South Monterey County

SALINAS VALLEY — Sun Street Centers recently celebrated the completion of its Darlene Acosta Youth Center in South Monterey County with a ribbon-cutting ceremony...

CSUMB’s expanded nursing program expected to boost region’s healthcare services

CENTRAL COAST — California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) is increasing the size and lowering the cost of its Bachelor of Science in Nursing...

Guest Column | A Diet Rich in Produce Works Wonders

ā€œAn apple a day keeps the doctor awayā€ is a familiar proverb that appeared in 19th century America, advocating for the consumption of apples...

Gonzales community members discard medications

GONZALES — Gonzales Police Department and Sun Street Centers hosted the annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at the police station on April...

Guest Column | Mee Memorial Recognizes Team Approach in Healthcare During...

Providing quality healthcare in the modern world requires effective teamwork — a strategy that can immediately and positively affect both patient safety and outcome....

Community Human Services equips Monterey County park rangers with Narcan

MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Human Services (CHS) has provided the Monterey County Parks Department with 17 cases of naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray, the opioid...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 21, 2023

DRUG DISPOSAL GONZALES — Gonzales Police Department will be hosting National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22. Residents can eliminate prescription drug...

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