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From worry to hope: Pasadena Public Health’s journey through the …

WEBDr. Ying-Ying Goh, Health officer and Director for the city of Pasadena Public Health Department, speaks during a press conference for a collaboration with …

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COVID-19 and flu cases are up in Pasadena. Here’s what to do …

WEBPasadena, which runs its own health department, has seen a steady increase in the 7-day rolling average from 7.7 cases to 8.9 cases, between Nov. 20 and …

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Pandemic-era hero: Meet Dr. Kimberly Shriner, the San Gabriel …

WEBShriner is the tip of the spear for public health officials, often communicating the latest virus news to the public, explaining what’s happening on a day-to-day basis, and urging the …

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Pasadena will stick with county COVID guidelines

WEBPasadena Public Health Director Ying-Ying Goh told the City Council this week that indoor masking will be required in the city as long as there is a high rate of …

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This Alhambra site is on its way to becoming a state-of-the-art

WEBAlhambra's mayor is exulting over a $25M grant to build state-of-the-art community center. And if all goes well, it won't be long before it breaks ground.

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Pasadena shifts from contact-tracing efforts to coordinating …

WEBA worker with the Pasadena Public Health Department observes a healthcare worker after they received the COVID-19 vaccine to make sure they are not experiencing side effects at a closed Medical

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Site of Pasadena elder care facility that

WEBThe property owners who leased to Pasadena’s Golden Cross Health Care, a nursing home forced to evacuate residents in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, ” lost an appeal to find

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She led Pasadena’s response to the pandemic, and now she’s …

WEBDr. Ying-Ying Goh, Pasadena’s public Health director and health officer, is set to take a one-year leave from her position as Pasadena’s top health official after being …

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How Pasadena’s tiny health department grew stronger to fight …

WEBPraise and criticism. Pasadena’s health department earned kudos from City Manager Steve Mermell as well as former Mayor Terry Tornek, who held the post …

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Pasadena continues to align with LA County on coronavirus rules

WEBThe Pasadena Health Department affirmed its decision to align with county rules on Monday. “Today, there were 12 incident cases and one probable case,” …

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Pasadena set to update COVID-19 vaccination and masking …

WEBPasadena will strengthen its COVID-19 vaccination and masking requirements for healthcare workers and healthcare facilities, according to interim …

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Does where you live in LA County mean healthcare, nutrition, …

WEBThe report is categorized into 11 areas, including demographics, social determinants of health, physical activity and nutrition, housing and health. The survey shows substantial geographic

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This Mental Health Awareness Month, Congress should unlock …

WEBMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, and in 2024, there is a mental health crisis in this country. While the pandemic is over, many Americans are still …

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Rep. Judy Chu to host free health fair at Pasadena Senior Center

WEBRep. Judy Chu, D-Pasadena, will host a free health fair on Friday, March 15, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Pasadena Senior Center. Organizations such as …

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Pasadena, like LA County, will maintain its own timeline to ease …

WEBThe state of California is set to lift its COVID-19 indoor mask-wearing requirement for vaccinated people next week, but the Los Angeles County and …

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In the San Gabriel Valley, language barriers to healthcare still steep

WEBThe Herald Christian Health Center is one of them. Carolin Eng, CEO of the Herald Christian Health Center, started the center in 2007 to provide quality and …

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Pasadena Public Health chief extends leave; interim health officer

WEBPasadena Public Health Director Dr. Ying-Ying Goh has extended her year-long leave on a fellowship until early next year, opening the door for the city to hire …

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Proposition 1, California’s $6.38 billion mental health bond …

WEBA statewide ballot measure that would overhaul California’s mental health care system, primarily through the issuance of nearly $6.4 billion in bonds, remained too …

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2 bodies found in human-dug ‘cave’ in Northridge

WEBThe bodies of two people were found by firefighters in a human-dug “cave” in Northridge on Sunday, authorities said. Around 10:30 a.m., the victims were found in the …

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Senate Bill 9 hits a legal road bump – Pasadena Star News

WEBOne part of California’s efforts to reduce its housing crisis is going to take a little longer. The landmark 2021 housing law Senate Bill 9 hit a road bump in court. …

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Larry Wilson: Veuve Clicquot and the pro-Palestine campers

WEBThe Veuve Clicquot-branded umbrella within the pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA Wednesday night was a telling touch. Its student owner didn’t bring it to camp as …

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Arcadia’s Methodist Hospital is changing its name; here’s why

WEBThe hospital will officially become known as USC Arcadia Hospital, ushering in a new chapter for the 348-bed Huntington Drive healthcare hub. Arcadia’s Methodist Hospital of Southern California

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Adventist Health completes merger with Montebello’s ailing …

WEBAdventist Health completed its merger with Montebello’s Beverly Hospital, officials announced on Thursday, Sept. 7, ushering in a new name, Adventist Health …

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5 ways to stay informed about aging, ageism and being healthy

WEBHello, dear readers. I am back after taking a brief sabbatical from my column, a first in 22 years. Several weeks ago, my column featured five areas that …

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Huntington Hospital touts $161 million in ‘community benefits’ in …

WEBHuntington Health, which operates the 544-bed Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, said this week that it delivered more than $161 million in community benefits …

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Pasadena’s epidemiologist, who hasn’t had a day off since …

WEBPasadena’s top epidemiologist, Dr. Matt Feaster, hasn’t had a day off since February. He’s Pasadena Public Health Director Dr. Ying-Ying Goh’s right-hand man, …

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Artificial Intelligence not possible without wealth of human …

WEBThere is no artificial intelligence without the vast trove of human knowledge. Today’s generative AI applications were built on a foundation of such information, drawn …

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Inside the ‘anarchy’ of Pasadena’s evacuated nursing home

WEBState nursing home investigators had been in and out of Pasadena-based Golden Cross Health Care for 11 days when they walked into a resident’s room just after 6 p.m. on May 26 to find him

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