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Laguna Beach (CA) Hospital Ditches Plans for Mini Facility With an ER

There will be no mini-hospital with an attached emergency room at the Providence Mission Hospital Laguna Beach campus, hospital officials have told city officials. Hospital officials said they made the decision after agreeing to study the idea and presented it to city officials on Tuesday, Nov. 3, after their experts “conducted a thorough evaluation” of whether a small-scale hospital on the 22-acre South Laguna campus could provide a “sustainable alternative” to the existing model.

Laguna Beach, CA · 2d
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Top 7 Concierge Medicine Practices in Orange County Compared by Price and Services

Annual fees for concierge medicine in Orange County span from a few hundred dollars per visit to nearly $10,000 a year, and the gap between what those price points actually deliver is big. Seven practices are laid out below – concierge medicine practices in Orange County compared by price and services – so you can see what each model offers before you sign anything.

Orange County, CA · 4d
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Protest erupts at Boyle Heights hospital after ICE transports patient, blocks ambulance entrance

A protest erupted outside Adventist Health White Memorial Medical Center in Boyle Heights Saturday after ICE agents show up, block ambulance entrance.

Los Angeles, CA · 17h

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Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center Receives 12 2027 Specialty Excellence Awards from Healthgrades

Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center (GMHHC), a member of CommonSpirit Health, announced that it has earned 12 recognitions from Healthgrades, a national leading resource for patients seeking information about hospitals and physicians. The 2027 honors recognize the hospital’s commitment to delivering clinical excellence and compassionate care to patients.

Glendale, CA · 3d

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Healthcare Summit gives OC students an inside look at the world of medicine

Orange County high school students dreaming of a career in medicine will have an opportunity to go behind the scenes of the healthcare profession during a free Healthcare Summit on Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Orange County Medical Association (OCMA) in Newport Beach. The event will bring aspiring medical professionals...

Orange County, CA · 5d

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Hospital needs help identifying woman found injured in downtown Los Angeles

A hospital needs help identifying a patient who was found injured in downtown Los Angeles. The female patient is around 35-45 years old, according to the Los Angeles General Medical Center.  She was found unconscious at a bus stop near 1st Street and Central Avenue and has been hospitalized since Oct. 28. She is 5 […]

Los Angeles, CA · 7d

Climate Crisis 247

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LA Wildfires Exposed People To Dangerous Lead

The LA Wildfires were more dangerous than they first seemed. Science Advances published a research paper titled “Fire at...

Los Angeles, CA · 6d

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Thursday night high school football final scores for Orange County teams

(GRAPHIC: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone) Portola 26, Esperanza 25 (Bulldogs clinch CIF playoff berth) Fountain Valley 36, Calvary Chapel 6 (league title for Fountain Valley, first since 2008). OMICRON LEAGUE. Garden Grove 42, Buena Park 41. TANGO LEAGUE. Magnolia 20, Godinez 14. Loara 28, Santiago 13. Santa...

Orange County, CA · 9d

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16-month closure of Vincent Thomas Bridge raises concerns of traffic congestion in port area

The Vincent Thomas Bridge, which connects San Pedro with the Port of Long Beach, is about to be shut down for more than a year and that's raising concerns about how that will impact traffic in the area.

Long Beach, CA · 10d

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Hiroshima Medical Team Examines Hibakusha in SoCal

On Oct. 8, Consul General of Japan in Los Angeles Kosei Murota welcomed the Team for Health Consultation Services for Atomic Bomb Survivors in South and North America and staff from the Hiroshima Prefectural Government, who were visiting Los Angeles to conduct health consultations and other services for A-bomb survivors (hibakusha). He listened to their insights on initiatives related to medical care for hibakusha and engaged in a lively exchange of views on international support for them. The team examined hibakusha at Osato Clinic in Torrance on Oct. 10 and 11.

Los Angeles, CA · 9d

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La Cañada Flintridge Bans Gas Leaf Blowers, Administrative Citations Could Hit $1,000

La Cañada Flintridge is phasing out gas-powered leaf blowers, with the City Council approving a ban on October 20 that's set to take effect in January 2027. City officials say they'll lean on education and warnings before anyone gets hit with an administrative citation — but those citations could eventually climb as high as $1,000.

La Canada Flintridge, CA · 9d

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LA fire that devastated Altadena unleashed surge of toxic airborne metals

LOS ANGELES (CN) — The 2025 Eaton fire killed 19 people and destroyed more than 9,000 structures, including nearly all of the neighborhood of Altadena, California. It also, according to a new study, unleashed an “urban smoke plume,” exposing nearby residents to potentially harmfully high levels of airborne lead, arsenic and halogens.

Altadena, CA · 11d

Santa Monica Mirror

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Aaron Carter estate settles wrongful death claims with Walgreens and a Santa Monica pharmacy

Legal agreement resolves medication allegations against retail pharmacies. Two retail pharmacy chains have resolved claims linking them to the November 2022 medication-related drowning of pop singer Aaron Carter, attorneys confirmed in recent court filings. Agreements reached with Walgreens and Santa Monica Medical Plaza Pharmacy bring an end to claims that...

Santa Monica, CA · 13d

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OC Medi-Cal care provider Titanium Healthcare elevates Kelly Phe to President

Titanium Healthcare, a Garden Grove-based healthcare organization that provides care coordination services for Medi-Cal patients with complex medical needs, has announced the appointment of Kelly Phe as its new president, expanding her leadership role as the company continues to grow its operations across California and Washington. Phe previously served as...

California · 13d

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15 charged in massive $2B Los Angeles health care fraud scheme

Federal prosecutors charged 15 people, including six medical professionals, in Los Angeles area health care fraud schemes tied to about $2 billion in allegedly fraudulent claims. The Justice Department announced the takedown Thursday, Oct. 22, after agents arrested eight defendants, most of them in California. The cases cover sham addiction...

Los Angeles, CA · 15d

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‘Here. For L.A.’: Cedars-Sinai Community Teams Bring Flu Vaccinations Closer to Home

The 2026–27 flu season is off to an early start, with influenza activity increasing earlier than typically observed and the highest activity currently reported along the West Coast, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But it’s not too late to get vaccinated. As November and December...

Los Angeles, CA · 13d

The Cool Down

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California county puts $6.1 million into keeping residents on Medi-Cal

The move follows years of expanding Medi-Cal access in California.

Orange County, CA · 14d

The Financial Wire

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Providence Health Plan’s Medicare Advantage members in six Oregon counties must choose new coverage by December 7 as the insurer exits most of its lines

Providence Health Plan will not offer Medicare Advantage in 2027 or any year after, and its Oregon members have until December 7 to pick coverage that starts January 1. The plan says its policies “will be discontinued effective January 1, 2027,” according to its member notice page, and Medicare Advantage is part of a broader... The post Providence Health Plan’s Medicare Advantage members in six Oregon counties must choose new coverage by December 7 as the insurer exits most of its lines appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Oregon · 16d

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California county puts $6.1 million into keeping residents on Medi-Cal

With major Medi-Cal eligibility changes taking effect in January 2027, CalOptima Health is investing $6.1 million in a countywide effort to help Orange County residents keep their health coverage. The "Keep Your Medi-Cal, OC" campaign aims to reduce unnecessary coverage losses caused by paperwork mistakes, reporting issues, or uncertainty about...

Orange County, CA · 14d

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9 Southern California Nursing Homes That Earn Recognition For Their Quality Of Care

A nursing home with a therapeutic garden caught my eye first. Then I spotted a five-star boutique facility in downtown Los Angeles. I didn’t expect that combo, and I bet you didn’t either. Care quality matters more than fancy lobbies. I believe the best signs are simple ones....

Los Angeles, CA · 24d