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Renowned Alzheimer’s Neurologist Dale Bredesen, M.D., joins Pacific Neuroscience Institute at Providence Saint John’s
Renowned Alzheimer’s Neurologist Dale Bredesen, M.D., joins Pacific Neuroscience Institute at Providence Saint John’s Dr. Bredesen's research expands robust dementia prevention program at Santa Monica, Calif., hospital Dr. Bredesen truly will enhance the work we are doing in preventing Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, and effectively treating it.
A leading health organization and a popular grocery chain partnering to promote health equity in Southern California
A leading health organization and a popular grocery chain partnering to promote health equity in Southern California Northgate Markets and Providence share healthful options in shopping, cooking, meal prep Partnering with a trusted grocery chain is an ideal opportunity to engage ourcommunities of color and provide access to health resources such as insurance, CalFresh and physical and mental healthcare.” — Laureen Driscoll, chief executive of Providence South IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED...
Immersive nature videos by renowned filmmaker may enhance psychedelic-assisted therapy for alcohol addiction
Research by Providence Saint John’s Health Center's Pacific Neuroscience Institute and filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg This is not something you would normally see if you took a walk in the forest. This inspires you to look more closely. You have more ‘aha’ moments.
Belly fat linked to brain atrophy, possible dementia
This figure shows two examples of whole body MRI in MRI images of two women, one with a high level of both visceral fat and subcutaneous fat (left) and one, a normal amount of these types of fat.
Brain Cancer Patients Enrolling in Phase 3 Clinical Trial of Promising Drug for Rare Brain Tumor
First Viable Option to Treat Rare Brain Tumor, most often found in children We are very hopeful as we proceed that this trial will be pivotal in establishing a new treatment for patients with this rare brain tumor.” — Neuro-oncologist Akanksha Sharma, M.D. SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2023/ EINPresswire.com/ -- Early this year, the Saint John’s Cancer Institute at Providence Saint John’s Health Center enrolled the first patient in a Phase 3 global clinical trial for a...
Providence partners to expand role of Community Health Workers, address health inequities
Leonor Rivas and son, David, celebrate her college graduation Community Health Workers once touted by WHO as future of primary care It was a good career for me because I wanted to do something that allowed me to help people.” — Leonor Rivas LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA, February 20, 2023 / EINPresswire.com/ -- Leonor Rivas started working full-time straight out of high school.
NOMA neighbors chase, catch alleged cell phone thief
A group of neighbors chased down an alleged cell phone thief Sunday afternoon, tackling him to the ground and holding him until police could get to the scene, according to Lt. Saul Rodriguez with the Santa Monica Police Department. The suspect, 18-year-old Darnell Manuel, is due in court Tuesday to face robbery charges. He is currently held on $50,000 bail.
Know before you go
For the week of June 18, construction will be taking place throughout the project area bounded by Pico Blvd to the north, Ocean Park Blvd to the south, Lincoln Blvd to the west, and 16th St to the east. Parking on streets within the project area may temporarily be impacted. Please contact Robert Zak, Project Manager at (310) 458-2283 with any questions/concerns regarding this project.
Airbnb loses latest court battle over Santa Monica’s strict rules
Home sharing sites Airbnb and HomeAway will have to verify hosts are properly registered with the City of Santa Monica before booking guests, after a U.S. District Court judge dismissed a legal challenge to local rules. The judge said the city has a right to keep the international websites from facilitating illegal business transactions here.
City of Malibu to Hold Earthquake Preparedness Workshop and Provide Free Emergency Kits for Participants 55 and Older
The City of Malibu will hold an Earthquake Preparedness Workshop on Wednesday, June 27, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at City Hall. Participants age 55 and older who bring an ID will receive a free comprehensive emergency kit in a wheeled travel backpack. The kits contain emergency food and water, a first aid kit, a hand-crank powered radio with built-in flashlight and cell phone charger and the Red Guide to Recovery – a Resource Handbook for Disaster Survivors.
Beach weather brings annual reminders for summer safety
As the temperature rises in Los Angeles, thousands of eager Angelenos will try to beat the heat by heading west to local beaches and local law enforcement agencies are preparing to handle the influx of visitors. Malibu and Santa Monica have increased the quantity of officers patrolling coastal hotspots and both cities said there are some simple steps anyone can take to improve beach safety. In Santa Monica, the police department will station more officers on the beach, Pier and in the Downtown.
School Board Holding Special Open Session: June 19, 2018
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board of Education will hold a special open session meeting on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at 4 pm in the district office board room (1651 16th St.). The meeting will serve two purposes. First, the board will hold a retreat to discuss with staff dual language and world language programs in our district.
Providence Saint John’s Health Center’s Annual Community Meeting
All area residents and property owners are welcome to attend Providence Saint John’s Annual Community Outreach Meeting. At the meeting Providence Saint John’s representatives will provide information about the benefits Saint John’s provided to the community in 2017. Updates on Development Agreement compliance will be given by Providence Saint John’s Leadership. Attendees will have ample time to ask questions related to the Development Agreement.
Rare Southern California flower taken off endangered list
A tiny flowering plant that is only found around a single vernal pool in a Southern California mountain range will be taken off the federal list of endangered species. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says the Hidden Lake bluecurl has recovered and will be officially delisted on July 2. The plant lives high in the San Jacinto Mountains around an ephemeral pool that comes and goes with the seasons.
EarthTalk
Dear EarthTalk: What can I do to help bees back from massive die-offs in recent years? — Bill Gorman, Albuquerque, NM Major declines in populations of bees in North America and beyond is a big problem for farmers who depend on this free natural pollinator to help fertilize their crops that end up as food on our tables.
LA Opera Concert: Grand Finale of Santa Monica Reads
The Santa Monica Public Library will present the LA Opera Concert celebrating the close of this year’s Santa Monica Reads (SMR) series. This event will take place on Saturday, June 16, at 2 p.m. in the Main Library’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Auditorium. Free tickets will be available one hour prior to the concert at 1 p.m. Each person is allotted one ticket.
City begins negotiations for Gehry building
World renowned architect Frank Gehry’s signature Santa Monica project sailed through its final preliminary review Tuesday, as the City Council lauded the design as “iconic.” The project’s centerpiece, a curving 12-story hotel tower, will be wrapped in white metal to reflect the golden hues of the setting sun from its perch on Ocean Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard. “He wants me to make the greatest work of architecture ever possible for this site,” Gehry said of developer Jeff Worthe.
Earth Day
With the 50th observance of Earth Day on April 22nd, each of us can contribute by reducing our driving, use of electric energy, and consumption of animals. Yes, that. Last Fall Oxford University’s prestigious Food Climate Research Network and Germany’s Heinrich Bolle Foundation concluded that solving the global warming catastrophe requires massive shift to a plant-based diet.
Ocean Lifeguards Honored With Medal of Valor by the California Surf Life Saving Association
The California Surf Life Saving Assn. honored 13 Ocean Lifeguards and three non-lifeguards for demonstrating exemplary and extraordinary courage in the aquatic environment. These acts of heroism were recognized in a presentation during the CSLSA’s Spring Board of Directors meeting on April 12, at the Dockweiler Youth Center in Playa Del Rey. In addition to the Medal of Valor award, Heroic Act and Meritorious Act awards were also presented.
Homeless analysis to cost $77,675
An initially free analysis of the City’s efforts to reduce homelessness will now cost $77,675 over the next two years due to a previously unknown federal restriction. The RAND Corporation offered to conduct a free assessment of the city’s Homeless Multidisciplinary Street Team (SMST) and Council authorized the partnership in August of 2017. However, RAND later learned that restrictions on the federal money used to fund the appropriate department prevent RAND from doing the work for free.
Rent Control Board abruptly ends talk of potential ballot measure
The Rent Control Board appeared to put the kibosh on the possibility of broad rent control reform this November once and for all at their April 12 meeting when Boardmember Todd Flora moved to suddenly cancel any public discussion of a proposed ballot initiative from staff. Looking out at a packed chamber, Flora suggested they table the discussion rather than listen to a group of angry landlords who showed up to voice opposition to vacancy control.
John Wayne Cancer Center at Providence Saint John’s first to enroll patient in nationwide clinical trial
The John Wayne Cancer Institute at Providence Saint John’s Health Center has enrolled the first cancer patient in a groundbreaking clinical trial of three immunotherapy drugs combined to use the body’s immune system to diminish tumors related to several types of cancer.
DTSM, Inc. to Host Three Community Workshops Designed to Help Envision the Next Era for Third Street Promenade
In 1989, Third Street Promenade opened its roadway and sidewalks to millions of people who would, over the next 30 years, shop, dine, dance, and make lasting memories on the acclaimed pedestrian mall. Over these three decades, it played centerpiece as the downtown around it evolved into the destination powerhouse it is today. Now, it’s the Promenade’s turn for an overhaul. This spring, Downtown Santa Monica, Inc.
Tell The Truth To Recover Your Self
This is the third week of National Sexual Assault Awareness month. It’s difficult these days to keep up with the scandals, allegations, declarations of past abuse, and tearful apologies. There is a lot of news and movement in this arena, and as survivors come forward with their stories of abuse and its long-term effects, there is a growing need for not just understanding but also healing practices.
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