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- October 26th: National Drug Take Back Day October 4, 2019
Take Back Day: Saturday, October 26, 2019 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Here are the local drop off locations:
COLLECTION SITE Directions If you do not find a collection site near you, please check back frequently, sites are added every day. TORRANCE POLICE DEPARTMENT**
SAM’S CLUB
IN FRONT OF STOREMap LOS ANGELES ... Continue Reading - Drug Take Back Day September 3, 2019
Even more convenient and environmentally sound are programs such as National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, sponsored by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in communities nationwide. The next one is scheduled for October 26, 2019. Find a collection site near you ... Continue Reading- An Update on the Measles Outbreak in the US April 29, 2019
What are the newest guidelines for measles vaccinations?- Adults with no evidence of immunity should get 1 dose of MMR. Immunity is defined as documented receipt of 1 dose, or 2 doses, 4 weeks apart if high risk, of live measles virus-containing vaccine, laboratory evidence of immunity or ... Continue Reading
- Important: Valsartan medication recall July 21, 2018
Several common drugs that contain valsartan, used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure, have been recalled due to an impurity — N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) — in the drug that poses a potential cancer risk. The presence of NDMA is thought to be related to changes in the way the active substance was manufactured, according ... Continue Reading
- Spring 2018 Newsletter May 24, 2018
Please enjoy my Spring newsletter which includes articles on blood pressure guidelines and generic vs. brand name drugs. Click here to read.
Continue Reading - Upcoming Community Events November 7, 2016
I encourage you to attend one of these upcoming classes within the community:
November 9 | 6-7:30 pm
Attend this workshop to learn how you can communicate your healthcare wishes in writing to your family, friends and healthcare team.
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- Summer/Fall 2016 Newsletter September 13, 2016
The Summer/Fall 2016 newsletter features articles on opioids, blood pressure and sodium reduction.
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Continue Reading - Spring 2016 Newsletter May 16, 2016
The Spring 2016 newsletter features articles on keeping joints flexible and pain free, keeping our skin healthy as we age and takes a look at natural/organic food labeling.
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Continue Reading - Winter 2016 Newsletter February 10, 2016
The Winter 2016 newsletter features articles on calcium, the senses of taste and smell, and healthy eating guidelines depicted with MyPlate.
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Continue Reading - Fall 2015 Newsletter November 4, 2015
The fall 2015 newsletter features articles on the healthy aging brain, plantar fasciitis and healthy holiday eating.
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- Drug Take Back Day September 3, 2019