Contra Costa Health in Oakland assures the public of no immediate health risks after a petroleum coke dust release at Martinez Refining Company; officials request further investigation.

A staggering 721% increase in fentanyl-related deaths within seven years among Latinos in LA County reveals the devastating consequences of the opioid crisis, prompting collaboration between public health officials and consulates to raise awareness and provide life-saving training on fentanyl and opioid use within the Latino community.

Survivors of suicide attempts often experience a renewed appreciation for life and the opportunity to redefine their purposes. Understanding the chronic struggles these individuals face is vital to awareness and prevention efforts.

As a heat advisory is issued for parts of Los Angeles County, residents are encouraged to take precautions against heat-related illnesses and make use of cooling centers.

As the Respiratory Virus Season approaches, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health recommends getting updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines.

As health officials strongly recommend protecting families against COVID, flu, and RSV, new options for vaccinations arise for various age groups and the uninsured.

A recent UCLA survey reveals food insecurity continues to disproportionately affect low-income, working-age Californians.

City of Long Beach sets in motion an initiative to fortify resource referral pathways for families and caregivers, connecting them with critical resources for early child development interventions.

The groundbreaking of a new state-of-the-art public health lab in Kearny Mesa signifies a positive step toward enhancing disease testing, research, and environmental health assessment for San Diego and Imperial Counties.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month returns in full force in Los Angeles this October, emphasizing the necessity for early detection.

A recent report released by the Boston Public Health Commission highlights persistent racial inequities in maternal health.

Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers strike nationwide in protest of under-staffing and low wages.

Sonoma County expands mental health support for local foster youth with the launch of a $27 million pilot program designed to shorten wait times and reduce disruption in their lives.