It’s easy to forget that before 1966, roughly half of all American seniors were uninsured.
A former employee brought the case.
1) Ask for help. It may take you a while to figure out what you need, but ask for it.
A doctor offers handy tips on how much to apply, how often and what types are best for you and your family.
Three upcoming public lectures scheduled on reducing falls and injuries, sleep and Alzheimer's behaviors.
No appointments needed, and the results are confidential and available almost immediately.
The mosquitoes prefer to feed on birds but can infect humans.
Most are eligible at 65, but it does get confusing. Read the facts here ...
Pleasant Hill HomeGoods to run annual "Help Families Fight Cancer" campaign in stores June 4 - June 28
Sign-ups are underway, and the first event is June 20. Perfect for first-timers, too!
The facility, run by John Muir Health and UCSF, is aimed at those awaiting transplants and in need of clinical services.
Thomas J. Long Foundation of Walnut Creek gave the award to First 5 Contra Costa and First 5 Alameda County.
Have a cold beer to help raise awareness of prostate cancer. It could save your life!
Join us for a cold beer to help raise awareness of prostate cancer.
If you’re watching your weight, there are a few regional restaurant entrees you may want to avoid.
The California Legislature is trying to snuff out smoking by targeting the age group where most smoking begins.
Doctors and staff, led by Concord physician, went to India and transformed lives with 17 surgeries.
A Pleasant Hill psychotherapist says society's negative view of mental illness impacts the treatment that patients and families receive.
Sign-ups are underway for the annual July 4th "Run San Ramon."
"It’s important to pay attention to your symptoms,” says UC Davis dermatologist.
Therapist addresses the male stereotype. "The Mask You Live In" video uses explicit words, but you need to hear what your son hears.
Jordan Malachi Jenkins came into the world stunning everyone— including his mom.
EMS was honored by the American Heart Association for timely treatment of heart attacks.
The event is Thursday at Carrington College.
It can be confusing. Here's where to get free help.
Rain dampened numbers in some counties. Were you out there?
Warm weather means more rattlesnakes out and about. Do you know how to avoid being bitten?
This article describes how society's negative view of mental illness impacts the treatment that patients and families receive
Fighting childhood cancer one cup at a time. This could be a great "giving back" activity for you and your kids!
“We may not have beverage industry advertising budgets, but we have the science and the truth."
Red Cross launches powerful new app that gives info on first aid, disasters and how to stay in touch with loved ones.
A Bay Area psychotherapist describes just how how difficult that can be. And what we can do about it.
Following a measles outbreak, lawmakers are attempting to take away personal exemptions. What do you think?
Dr. Rubino describes how difficult it is for parents and teens to find affordable mental health care.
“We are pleased this outbreak is over, but caution that measles can be reintroduced in California at any time..." health officials said Fri.
There are several drives coming up in Pleasant Hill and throughout Contra Costa County.
Walnut Creek Surgical Associates is offering FREE visual screening on April 16. By appointment only - please call 925-933-0984.
Did you know it kills more annually than prostate or breast cancer? That kidney stones are on the rise? Some foods can help ...
Raising the "Donate Life" flag are two hospital colleagues and friends - one of whom donated a kidney to the other!
Drought may be contributing.