OP-ED: Flu Cases Prompting Emergency Medical, Hospital Surges

Health officials in Riverside County explain the best ways to avoid the flu, when to call 9-1-1 and when to visit the emergency room.

County Hospital Gets Award For Expanding Doctor Access Via Phone

The Riverside University Health System received the 2017 award from a state association.

'Too Much Of A Good Thing': OP-ED On Antibiotic Resistance

The Riverside University Health System—Medical Center is launching a campaign to educate those "who believe antibiotics are miracle drugs."

3 Blood Drives Planned in Banning, Beaumont

Donors will receive a $10 Amazon gift card, along with a free cholesterol screening, and Gift of Life Donor Loyalty points.

Nuts Can Benefit The Brain, New SoCal Research Shows

Need help with cognitive development? Try eating more pistachios.

Loma Linda 'Teddy Bear' Event Brings Smiles To Young Patients

Riverside Guild hosts first teddy bear event for patients.

Beaumont Blood Drive Planned

Donors receive free cholesterol screening and Gift of Life Donor Loyalty points that may be redeemed in the online donor store.

RivCo Hepatitis A Case Linked To San Diego County Strain

Health officials announced Tuesday the local case, which has been connected to a deadly outbreak in San Diego County.

RivCo Mom Who Acted As Surrogate Accidentally Gave Up Own Son

Hired as a surrogate mother, the woman was impregnated via IVF and ultimately birthed two children, one of whom was her own.

Mobile Blood Drive Planned In Banning On Oct. 20

LifeStream will host a community blood drive at San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital​​ on Friday, October 20th at 11 a.m.

Beaumont Offers Flu Shots At Community Recreation Center

A licensed pharmacist from the Beaumont Walmart Pharmacy will be onsite to administer immunizations.

County Retains Temp Nurses In Case Of Hospital Strike

The agreement will help provide nurses at Riverside County facilities in the event of future walkouts by unionized employees.

'Unhealthy' Air Quality In Banning Pass: Smoke Advisory Issued By Air Quality Management District

The advisory was issued Tuesday.

$8 Million Grant To Help UCR Study How Mosquitoes, Ticks Spread Disease

The $8 million dollar grant comes from the Centers for Disease Control,

LifeStream Mobile Blood Drive Headed To Yucaipa

Donate to the LifeStream Community Blood Drive on Saturday, August 5th.

Blood Supplies Reach Dangerously Low Levels Nationwide: LifeStream

LifeStream is looking for more blood donations to counteract the donation decline due to the summer months.

RUHS Welcomes 29 New Medical Residents with White Coats and Words of Wisdom

Dr. Bryan Love, chief resident of the RUHS General Surgery program, addresses new medical residents at Thursday’s White Coat Ceremony.

How Medicare Works With Other Insurance

Primary payer? Secondary payer? Confusing, right? Expert explains how to pay your medical bills correctly and on time.

2K+ In RivCo Possibly Exposed To Tuberculosis

Notifications on their way. The exposures were at two hospitals in Riverside County, health officials said.

Lifestream Hosts Community Blood Drive In Beaumont

Lifestream will be hosting a community blood drive on May 25 to help save lives.

Riverside County Honored for Emergency Caregiver Program

The Department of Public Social Services, Adult Services Division, was recognized with an Achievement Award from NACo.

Coachella Valley Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus

Local vector control officials say West Nile virus is expected to be active regionally throughout the summer months.

Desert Regional Medical Center Fined $100,000 by State for 2014 Patient Death

Public health officials say the patient died after the improper removal of a medical tube.

Riverside Co. Names Public Health Community Champions

Every year Riverside Co. names five people or organizations with its Public Health Champion award in different areas of the health sector.

Riverside Co. Approves Rush Medical Campus Expansion

The campus expansion will occupy 15 acres of the southern portion of campus and will be used for outpatient services.

LifeStream Hosts Community Blood Drive

The drive will be on April 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donors will receive a $10 Panera Bread gift card and more. Read on for details.

Loma Linda University Health Hosts Web Series 'Live It: In The Kitchen'

The 13 episode web series about healthy eating will debut on Apr. 4 and will feature recipes such as dark chocolate pomegranate bark.

Blood Drive Scheduled in Beaumont

Donors will receive a $10 gas card along with a free cholesterol screening.

Mice Near Beaumont Test Positive for Hantavirus; County Issues Health Reminder

Residents are advised to practice precautions if around rodents to reduce risk of contracting the serious, sometimes fatal, disease.

Starbucks to Host LifeStream Community Blood Drive in Banning

The event is Jan. 7 from 11 am to 4 pm. Donors receive a free T-shirt and cholesterol screening.

Another Mandatory 'No Burn' Order Issued for Banning and Beaumont This Week

The mandatory order was issued by the South Coast Air Quality Management District.

Banning Hospital Receives "C" in Hospital Safety Grade

Plus, the rankings for several nearby hospitals.

RUHS Medical Center Continues Rollout of Epic Health Record

“Our patients will have the convenience of viewing their laboratory results and requesting prescription refills online."

Students Kept Home Over Leprosy Fears At Jurupa Valley School

The Riverside County Department of Public Health is investigating the two reports. Classrooms were disinfected as a precaution.

Increase in Beaumont Mosquito Population Prompts County Spraying Operation

The Riverside County health department is planning a mosquito-control application in Beaumont.

Breastfeeding Rates in California: How the Golden State Compares to Rest of Nation

The CDC has released a "breastfeeding report card" for 2016.

Mosquito Capable of Transmitting Dengue, Zika Trapped in Hemet

"While these viruses are not currently transmitted in California, there is a potential for them to be introduced..."

Having a Baby in California? It's Among the 'Best' States to Do So, Study Finds

WalletHub looked at things like delivery costs, health-care accessibility and the baby friendliness of each state.

Riverside University Health System Launches Electronic Record

Riverside University Health System launched its state-of-the-art electronic health record to enhance patient care.

West Nile Confirmed in San Jacinto, County Health Department Says

A mosquito sample collected last week has tested positive for WNV, officials said Friday.