With National Mosquito Control Awareness week underway, Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District are pushing for residents to take action to avoid the pesky biters from spreading diseases. In Coachella Valley vector control says there are three mosquito species that carry West Nile Virus, Dengue, and Zika. In 2016 the Aeedes Aegypti Mosquito was
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INDIO, Calif. – The month of June marked a sign of the times; June 15 was the first time in more than a year the state of California scrapped most of its pandemic-era restrictions, allowing the economy to fully reopen without capacity limitations and guidance for social distancing. Businesses around the state and in the
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Riverside County awarded a certificate of appreciation to Eisenhower Health for being one of the county’s top vaccine distributors. The county’s public health officer, Geoffery Leung, said over 66,000 vaccines were distributed by Eisenhower Health. That’s about one in every 30 vaccines given in Riverside County. The hospital ranks among the top five distributors in
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Coachella Youth Golf is a new program aimed to provide a way for local junior golfers, grades 6-12, to compete and grow the game. O.D. Vincent – Co-founder of Coachella Youth Golf”It’s so obvious that this is so needed in the valley. I just couldn’t believe it didn’t exist.” Randy Duncan – GM SilverRock”Here at
Continue ReadingBy Rett Nelson IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (East Idaho News) — A local woman is hoping to win a national contest and she’s asking for your support. Jo Lawrence has been a personal trainer at the YMCA in Idaho Falls for many years and works as a trainer and nutrition coach at Melaleuca. She’s worked with
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Eisenhower Health is celebrating its 500th procedure of a lifesaving heart procedure: transcatheter aortic valve replacement. It’s a minimally invasive procedure mainly for people who aren’t good candidates for open-heart surgery. Before, medium-risk patients didn’t have an alternative. The director of the transcatheter valve program at Eisenhower Health, Dr. Puneet Khana, was one of the
Continue ReadingFamilies are mourning loved ones who died of coronavirus after being hesitant to get the Covid-19 vaccine. CNN’s Ed Lavandera reports.
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The Indio Fairground and Palm Springs Convention Center COVID-19 vaccination sites are offering free tickets to Six Flags for residents who receive their first dose. The giveaway is part of California’s “Vax of the Win,” which gives away a variety of prizes to those who are vaccinated in the state. This Six Flags ticket giveaway
Continue ReadingBy KYW Staff Click here for updates on this story VINELAND, New Jersey (KYW) — Meet Cole The Deaf Dog. He lives by the words on his harness — “best friend.” The students at Dr. William Mennies Elementary School in Vineland will tell you Cole is their best friend and is a superhero, helping them
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The John H. Furbee Aquatics Center in Desert Hot Springs reopened this week. The center is once again offering swim lessons for the summer and spots are filling up fast. Roberta Crncic, Executive Program Manager, City of Desert Hot Springs, says making the pool and their amenities accessible and affordable for all is a priority:
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For the first time in nearly 20 years, newborns will be delivered at Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage. “We are so excited. We’ve been waiting for this for quite a while,” said Veronica Williams, nursing director at Eisenhower Health. The hospital says the 50,000 square foot facility has everything new parents need for a safe
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The Eisenhower Family Birth Center officially opened its doors on Thursday and just a few hours later already welcomed its first newborn. Khristina Clous gave birth to Kaedyn at 6:58 p.m. To mark the happy occasion, the Center will present the family with a gift basket of branded Eisenhower Family Birth Center items, a gift
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The Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage is getting ready for its largest expansion since opening in 1982. Board members grabbed shovels Tuesday morning as they broke ground on their new vision for the center. This renovation will pave the way for those seeking recovery. “Develop this land with a new entrance that leads right
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“It’s amazing to be back out here with people,” Amanda Sanchez told News Channel 3. “I’ve been spending a lot of time by myself so it’s just really nice to have that company and camaraderie and celebrate with everyone out here,” she said. Sanchez was one of the runners participating in the relay race called
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Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center (EDOC) celebrated its completion of its three-year, $68 million expansion Tuesday. The expansion includes state-of-the-art surgical suites, expanded physical therapy, occupational therapy and clinical space, plus new technology and equipment. “We started with 55 thousand square feet here, two operating rooms, and clinic space,” said Stephen O’Connell, MD, the chairman and
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FIND Food Bank, the desert’s regional food bank strives to not only put food in the hands of those in need but specifically healthy, sustainable food. Thanks to FIND’s partnership with our local agriculture community they provide some of the freshest produce straight from the fields in the east valley to people all over. “The
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It’s often some of the most difficult conversations that are the most important ones to have. In light of Jeff Stahl’s recent I-Team investigation regarding a lawsuit over a child sexual abuse case on a school bus, News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay explains how parents can talk to their children about sexual abuse no matter
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Updated article: January 6, 2021 Health officials in Los Angeles County are looking to clear up some details from a memo sent Monday to ambulance crews. It said EMTs should not bring patients to hospitals if they have virtually no chance to survive. Here is a statement from Cathy Chidester, director of the LA County
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Famed interventionist Ken Seeley discusses the increased issues of addiction and the need for help due to Covid-19 and the resulting isolation and anxiety many are feeling. He spoke with KESQ’s Patrick Evans about finding innovative ways to help during the pandemic. Seeley has local clinics and more information is available at www.kenseeley.com.
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Governor Gavin Newsom said he expects Riverside County to take local action today. Get major coronavirus update by downloading the News Channel 3 app on Apple or Google Play Brooke Federico, public information officer for Riverside County, told News Channel 3 that the county is falling under the state health officer’s order for Riverside County. State health officer’s
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