Mosquitos That Can Transmit Zika Virus Confirmed in Cathedral City

The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District will send out "surveillance and control teams" to monitor the infestation.

Vendors Sought for Pathway To Health, Beauty, and Wellness Expo

The Pathway To Health, Beauty, and Wellness Expo will be held this December at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage.

Desert Healthcare Grants Over $140K to Angel View Outreach

The Desert Healthcare District recently approved a $144,600 grant to assist Angel View with its stabilization program.

First Zika Case Confirmed in Coachella Valley

The woman is the second person in Riverside County to test positive for the virus.

Restorative Yoga Comes to Palm Desert Aquatic Center

Restorative Yoga is a gentle yoga that involves minimal poses supported by props that allow complete relaxation and rest.

Desert Aids Project to Offer Free Meningitis Vaccine

From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, vaccines will be distributed to the general public in Palm Springs.

First Zika Case Confirmed in Riverside County, Health Officials Announce

The county's public health department says the man is the first person to be diagnosed with Zika in Riverside County.

Helicopter Spraying to Take Place Thursday Morning in Coachella

Crews have been spraying yards using trucks throughout the city in response to the presence of Aedes agypti mosquitoes.

Hooked On Cigarettes? Let Medicare Help You Stop Smoking

Medicare and Medicaid programs are available for Palm Desert residents to help with quitting!

Palm Springs Elementary Student Diagnosed With Active Tuberculosis

The announcement was made on the last day of classes at Cahuilla Elementary School.

Looking For A Nursing Home In Palm Desert? Medicare Offers Comparison Guide

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

Lawmakers to Promote 'Health for All Kids' Medi-Cal Expansion in Coachella

The new law will provide coverage for an estimated 170,000 undocumented California children.

'Get Tested Coachella Valley' to be Awarded During Annual Nurses Luncheon

The 11th annual Desert Nurses Appreciation Luncheon is planned for Tuesday.

Today's Health Fest Offers Glo-In-Dark Run, Free Medical, Dental Screenings

The all-day event in Cathedral City should be great fun for the kids, too, with gardening stations, live music and neon Slip-N-Slides!

Calendar: 'Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day' is May 7

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is co-hosting the event in Palm Desert.

Free Medical, Dental, Vision Offered at RivCo Fairgrounds This Weekend

Patients who make their way to the Riverside County Fairgrounds will be served on a first-come, first-serve basis.

REMINDER: 2 Area Bone Marrow Drives Today For CHP Officer

The events are in Temecula today -- March 18 -- until 5 p.m., and in Blythe until 1 p.m. Mere swab of cheek is all that is involved!

More Than $1.7 Million Raised For St. Jude During Desert Events

It was a weeklong effort of fundraising, including Warburton Celebrity Golf Tournament.

Wake Up, Palm Desert! You're Not Getting Enough Sleep

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

Congrats To Coachella Valley's 'BIGHORN Behind A Miracle'!

The Palm Desert-based group has raised $1 million so far this season for cancer research and patients.

California Health Officials Warn: Take Precautions Against Zika Virus

So far, there have been six confirmed cases of the virus in California, health officials say.

Bill Clinton to Preside Over Health Parley in Indian Wells

The Bill Clinton Foundation’s Health Matters conference ends Monday at the Renaissance Indian Wells Resort and Spa.

Costco Chicken Salad Linked To E. Coli

The CDC confirms one case in California. Product details.

Coffee Drinkers Rejoice: Major Study Says You May Live Longer

Have another cup, or three.

Valley Blood Bank Appeals for O-Negative Donors

Local hospitals are in need, blood bank officials say.

7 Revolting Surfaces at the Grocery Store, Home

A doctor of microbiology breaks down some of the dirtiest things you come in contact with on a daily basis.

Health Officials Warn: Invasive Mosquito That Can Carry Yellow Fever Found in Riverside County

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

California Hospitals Ranked from Worst to First: Where Does Your Provider Fall?

Hundreds of hospitals in Calif. were rated by patients on quality of care, with low performers endangering their Medicare reimbursement rate

Two Samples of West Nile Virus Collected in Coachella Valley

Virus activity is high in the valley overall, but officials say virus activity is slowing with the departure of the hot summer months.

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.

Odor Advisory in Effect for Coachella Valley

The advisory is due to elevated levels of hydrogen sulfide gas.

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.

Desert Healthcare District Funds Program for Developmentally Disabled

The students, ages 7 to 22, have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism, intellectual delay or epilepsy.

Heat Advisory Issued for Coachella Valley, San Gorgonio Pass

Temperatures are expected to reach between 112 and 117 degrees.

Heat Advisory Issued for Coachella Valley; Cooling Centers to Open for Residents

Temperatures are expected to soar as high as 112 to 115 degrees beginning on Tuesday.

Fewer American Teens Are Having Sex

They're also using different types of protection.