Surgical Robot Debuts at Riverside University Health System Medical Center

A state-of-the-art da Vinci Robot made its debut on Friday, July 15.

Plague Found in Squirrels in San Jacinto Mountains: Health Department

The Riverside County Environmental Health Department warns area residents to take certain precautions upon the discovery.

LIST: The 8 Best Children's Hospitals In California

U.S. News and World Report has released its annual ranking of children's hospitals in America. Here's where California stands.

Best Tips For Protecting Your Children’s Skin This Summer

And, Moms and Dads, do you know the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke?

Spraying Continues For Mosquitoes That Can Carry Zika Virus

Adult mosquitoes were found in 32 traps in 23 locations in Coachella Valley.

Riverside County To Host Elder Abuse Awareness/Prevention Symposium

"Recognize It! Report It! Prevent It'' -- theme adopted by county from June's "Elder Abuse Awareness Month."

Hooked On Cigarettes? Let Medicare Help You Stop Smoking

Medicare and Medicaid programs are available for Banning and Beaumont residents to help with quitting!

Anti-Diarrhea Medicine Abuse Leads To FDA Warning

Over-the-counter medicine such as Imodium can be deadly in large doses, the FDA said.

Looking For A Nursing Home In Banning-Beaumont? Medicare Offers Comparison Guide

"Nursing Home Compare" rates more than 15,000 U.S. nursing homes certified for Medicare and Medi-Cal patients.

Hantavirus Found Near Beaumont, Health Officials Warn

Riverside County health officials issued a reminder after 10 rodents tested positive for the virus.

Be A Blood-Donor Hero! Slew Of Drives Coming Up In Banning, Beaumont, Nearby

Depending which drive is selected, donors can earn free movie tickets, Chick-fil-A sandwiches or Starbucks drinks!

Wake Up, Banning and Beaumont! You're Not Getting Enough Sleep

Go ahead, sleep in this Monday. Sleep deprivation can be dangerous. ... Get the facts from the experts.

CA Researchers Make Advances In Easing Drug Withdrawal

New study by Stanford biologists holds the promise of a more effective treatment for drug addiction.

Hantavirus Found Near Beaumont: County Issues Health Advisory

Eight of 13 rodents collected in December from San Timoteo Canyon near Beaumont tested positive for hantavirus, county officials said.

Is the Plague Headed for SoCal? Study Says It's Likely

Human plague was on the rise in the United States in 2015. Where could it strike in 2016? One study mapped out the probabilities.

'Significant Risk to Humans': California Crab Season Delayed Thanks to Toxin

The recreational season was scheduled to start Saturday, but the state passed an emergency prohibition Thursday.

Health Officials Warn: Invasive Mosquito That Can Carry Yellow Fever Found in San Jacinto

The black-and-white mosquito prefers to feed on humans during the daytime and can transmit dengue and Chikungunya viruses.

UPDATED: Banning's Hospital Ranked Among Lowest in State by Patients

The hospital received 2 out of 5 possible stars in a national survey. Do YOU agree with the results?

Vaccination Opponents Inject Hope, Signatures Into Movement

Anti-vaxxers submit petition signatures to State; claim it's not about vaccinations but "fundamental freedom" to make informed choices.

Which State Is The Most Obese? (Certainly Not California!)

And calculate for yourself using a handy tool.

Survey: Number of Insured Riverside-Area Residents Grows

According to figures, the rate of uninsured residents fell from 19.4 percent in 2013 to 14.6 percent in 2014.

Spinach Recalled Because of High Cadmium Levels, 2015

The organic spinach is from a California company--organicgirl--and is currently limited in scope. Check the code and "use by" date.

Eleven Confirmed Human Cases of West Nile Virus in Riverside County

As of Sep. 3, there have been 83 confirmed West Nile cases in the state.

Walgreens Settles Suit Brought by Prosecutors in Riverside and 2 Other Counties

Prosecutors alleged the pharmacy chain didn't make patient consultation a priority.

Heat Advisory Issued for Coachella Valley, San Gorgonio Pass

Temperatures are expected to reach between 112 and 117 degrees.

Fewer American Teens Are Having Sex

They're also using different types of protection.

Officials Urge Residents to Eliminate Standing Water After Storms

Last year, 14 human cases of West Nile were reported in the county.

First West Nile Virus Death Of 2015 Confirmed In California

The deceased individual was from Nevada County, state health officials said.

Riverside Community College Student Comes Down with TB

Health officials are trying to notify those who may have been exposed to get tested.

Incentives Offered for O-Negative Blood Donations

From now until July 3, the La Quinta blood bank will offer gas cards for donations.

Maggots Found in Soup, on Patient at Hospital, Union Alleges

Health officials plan to investigate the allegations brought forth by EIU-UHW union against Parkview Community Hospital.

West Nile Confirmed in Mosquitoes Netted Near Perris

Officials are advising residents to get rid of standing water where mosquitoes can lay their eggs and wear insect repellent outdoors.

Sushi Lovers Watch Out! Salmonella Outbreak Related to Raw Tuna Reported in Riverside County

The strain of salmonella likely linked to the consumption of raw tuna commonly used in sushi, state health officials announced Thursday.

Local Nutrition Program to Expand Beyond AIDS Clients

Coachella Valley's AIDS Assistance Program will offer food vouchers to those suffering from other serious illnesses starting Jan. 2016.

Report: Banning's Hospital Ranked with 'B' Grade in Patient Safety

According to the survey, seven of Riverside County’s 14 hospitals scored a B or higher, while the balance earned a grade of C or D.

Banning, Beaumont Residents Urged to Take Precautions to Prevent Exposure to West Nile

The county issued a reminder to locals this week that mosquito season is on its way.

No New TB Cases So Far at CSUSB Palm Desert

After a student at the local campus was believed to have tuberculosis, testing was done for students and staff thought to be exposed.

Calif. Measles Outbreak is Over, State Says

“We are pleased this outbreak is over, but caution that measles can be reintroduced in California at any time..." health officials said Fri.

State: California Records Deadliest Year of Human West Nile Virus Cases

The state drought may be a contributing factor to last year’s spike in the virus, public health officials said.

As Drug-Resistant Bug Spreads Through California, No Cases Yet in Riverside County

A severe strain of the intestinal virus shigellosis, which spreads through feces, has raised concerns in recent months.