National Prescription Drug Take Back Day returns on October 28, 2023, in Irvine, CA, with the Irvine Police Department participating to help the community safely dispose of expired or unwanted prescription medications.

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.

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.

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.

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

Los Angeles County beaches face public health warnings due to heightened bacterial levels.

Los Angeles County takes significant strides in mitigating the burden of medical debt for local residents.

As concerns rise over a bird testing positive for West Nile Virus in Ventura County, California, residents are urged to take precautions in order to minimize exposure.

As the flu season approaches, the City of Long Beach is offering free flu vaccinations at various community clinics and vaccination sites throughout October.

California's new mental health court program, CARE Court, aims to fast-track individuals with untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders into housing and medical care. However, critics argue that the program's narrow eligibility criteria may limit its effectiveness, and that more resources should have been invested in housing and existing services.

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issues ocean water use warnings for several beaches in the county due to elevated bacterial levels, urging residents to exercise caution.