The nonprofit group Leapfrog released its bi-annual round of hospital safety grades. See what your hospital scored.
There are steps you can take to protect your family and community now, health officials say.
Federal authorities arrested Southland doctors and clinic workers accused of black market opioid sales linked to at least one death.
By Paul J. Hannig, Ph.D. LMFT
Smoke from the catastrophic Camp Fire nearly 500 miles away has reached the LA area, triggering an air quality health alert.
Residents are advised to avoid physical activity and stay indoors because smoke from the Woolsey Fire can cause serious health problems.
Wood-burning fires are banned across the region Monday thanks to heavy levels of fine particulate air pollution.
by Paul J. Hannig, Ph.D. LMFT
Last year, LA County endured a record number of deaths due to West Nile Virus, and this is the time of year when mosquitoes are a threat.
A lawsuit alleging false advertising and unfair practices claims Valley gas stations are selling enhancement pills that contain Viagra.
Mosquitoes across the valley have tested positive for the virus, and ten people have become infected, according to the health department.
Mosquitoes collected from across the San Fernando Valley have tested positive for West Nile Virus.
Acupuncturist Dr. David Lee will join Native American gathering in Moorpark to share an ancient healing practice across cultures
Here are the semifinalists for the James Beard Foundation Awards, the so-called Oscars for restaurants.
A blanket of pollution has prompted health officials to issue a no-burn order for Northridge-Chatsworth.
The flu is hitting the region hard and early this year. Authorities say there is still time to get that flu shot in Northridge-Chatsworth.
Though crews have the LA County wildfires mostly contained Northridge-Chatsworth residents are advised to take precautions for the smoke.
Almost half people from Los Angeles County who tested positive for West Nile virus this year are from the San Fernando Valley: BREAKING
Congratulations, Los Angeles. You're in good hands, according to the U.S. News and World Report of best hospitals.
When choosing the best facility, make sure you factor in security measures.
For residents leery of methane emissions from Aliso Canyon, the Southern California Gas Co. created a realtime data map.
LA is one of only five big cities nationwide to earn a gold medal from the de Beaumont Foundation for policies improving residents' lives.
Tobacco Report: Much of Los Angeles received low grades by the American Lung Association report. Here's how your city rated.
LA County health officials are dealing with an outbreak of 7 measles cases and are urging people to vaccinate against the contagious virus.
A middle-aged Los Angeles man has become the first person younger than 65 to die from the flu in California this season.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued a beach advisory in effect until Thursday morning.
Vermin infestation was the chief culprit behind recent health department restaurant closures in the area.
Federal officials announced a string of community outreach programs aimed at helping LA communities face spikes in opioid abuse.
According to the report, U.S. Latinos are 50 percent more likely to to get Alzheimer's, facing crippling healthcare and caregiver costs.
An elderly Echo Park man is recovering after contracting the county's first human case of West Nile Virus in 2016.
Medicare and Medicaid programs are available for Northridge and Chatsworth residents to help with quitting!
Some of its gummies and folic acid tablets could be contaminated with salmonella or staph.
Nursing Home Compare" rates more than 15,000 U.S. nursing homes certified for Medicare and Medi-Cal patients.
The Leapfrog Group announced its ratings Monday, which gives hospitals a grade of A through F for patient safety.
It's one of 123 restaurants closed since the beginning of the year. How to check a restaurant’s inspection record
The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention declared the Chipotle E. coli outbreak over today, but a criminal investigation is underway.
Experts will look at the gas leak's potential for everything from respiratory to cardiovascular to neurological damage.
Northridge Hospital Medical Center has been fined $44,100 for workplace safety violations that caused staff to be stuck with dirty needles.
The FAA is banning low flights over the gas leak, and 1,700 families have evacuated or applied for relocation help.
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