April 30, 2009 RSS feed / Health & Wellness

Local hospitals on swine flu alert

By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com

Though no cases of swine flu have been reported in Ventura County, local doctors are preparing for the virus to surface locally. Swine flu has reportedly killed an estimated 160 people worldwide. More...

Experts will discuss psychological well-being

In collaboration with the American Psychological Association and the YUSA, the Los Angeles County Psychological Association will host "Psychologists in the Community Day" from 10 to 11 a.m. More...

Walk for ALS in Ventura

The fifth annual Walk to Defeat ALS will be Sun., May 3 at Plaza Park, 651 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura. More...

Alzheimer's workshop

The public is invited to a Resource Day for Alzheimer's and Related Dementia on Sat., May 9 at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. The event is free. The speakers will be Kimberly R. More...

Workshop on hormonal changes

Nancy Sacks, Doctor of Homeopathic Medicine, will present a workshop on "Become Your Own Doctor" from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tues., May 5 at the Center For Spiritual Living, 880 Hampshire Rd., Suite V, Westlake Village. More...

Fundraiser for mental health alliance

The Ventura County affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness will host a 5K NAMIWalks for the Mind of America at 10:30 a.m. Sat., May 2 at the Ventura Beach Promenade in Ventura. More...