PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Health Run & Wellness Festival returned to Ruth Hardy Park in Palm Springs Saturday morning. Hundreds of runners, curious attendees, and health experts gathered by 8:00 a.m. as the event kicked off. A number of races and fun runs started throughout the morning, including a 1K, 5K, and
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – New Year’s resolutions may start strong, but for most people they don’t last long. Every January, millions of people set New Year’s resolutions, especially around health and wellness. But studies show nearly 80 to 90% of resolutions fail by mid-February, with February 12th earning the nickname Quitters Day. Experts say
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – As the new year begins, many people across the valley are turning their resolutions into action. Local fitness studios like YogaSix and Club Pilates in Palm Desert are seeing a surge in new faces as residents look to prioritize their health and wellness in 2026, but most importantly, sticking with
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s time for this week’s Living Healthy segment. Today it’s a story for the guys in the room. Prostate artery embolization is a minimally invasive treatment that helps men suffering from an enlarged prostate. The treatment uses a tiny catheter in the wrist or groin and blocks blood flow to shrink
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Healthcare District and Foundation awarded more than $1 million in grants to five nonprofit organizations in the Coachella Valley designed for mental and behavioral health services and programs, along with a pair of other unrelated grants. On Tuesday, the District and Foundation Board approved $1,039,139 to five out the
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A local podcast is taking a closer look at the health issues affecting the Coachella Valley. Healthy Desert, Healthy You, produced by the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation, features local experts. The podcast was launched following the Healthy Desert Healthy Environmental Health Summit back in September 2024. Topics include environmental health, food insecurity, mental health
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County health officials are reporting a slight increase in mpox cases in recent weeks, prompting renewed reminders for residents to stay aware. Experts say the overall risk to the general public remains very low. Still, health leaders emphasize that early diagnosis can significantly reduce the severity of symptoms and
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Stretching is important – including stretching your feet. Plantar fasciitis is the leading cause of heel pain in adults. It affects about one in 10 people at some point in their lives. Dr. Pamela Mehta with the Good Feet Store in Palm Desert says the problem starts when a band
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Embolization is an innovative option to treat internal hemorrhoids that avoids surgery. News Channel 3 talked with Dr. Sonny Bagla with IR Centers at Urologic Institute in Palm Springs. Dr. Bagla says you should realize everyone is born with hemorrhoids, but they typically don’t bother us. He adds that they
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Help is available for Coachella Valley residents who are without health insurance, and it’s free. Starting from November 1st, and up to January 31st, anyone who does not have Medicare, Medicaid, or health insurance can enroll in a health insurance exchange plan. Residents who have insurance plans that may not
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Medicare annual enrollment period is now underway – From October 15th through December 7th, people with Medicare can review their coverage and make changes for the year ahead. Experts at Desert Oasis Healthcare (DOHC) say this is the main opportunity to switch plans, add or drop prescription coverage, or
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – This week’s Living Healthy segment is about the benefits of utilizing your body’s own healing through platelet rich plasma. Platelet rich plasma uses a concentrated solution of a patient’s own platelets to promote healing and tissue repair. News Channel 3 talked with Dr. Pamela Mehta with The Good Feet Store.
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Living Healthy Expo is the premier health and wellness resource in the valley, uniting business and community partners to educate and serve the public. This free event is taking place on Saturday, November 1st, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater located at 68526
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – This week’s Living Healthy segment is about those who have knee pain. News Channel 3 spoke with Dr. Sonny Bagla, who is recognized across the world as an expert in advanced interventional procedures. As an alternative to knee replacement or repeated injections, Dr. Bagla says genicular artery embolization, or GAE,
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The Desert Healthcare District and Foundation is planning for the future, setting priorities that’ll shape health care in our region for decades to come. CEO Chris Christensen joins News Channel 3 to talk about the district’s new strategic planning process and how the community can get involved.
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In this week’s Living Healthy segment, we are talking about feet and what you need to know before surgery. News Channel 3 talked with Dr. Pamela Metta from the Good Feet Store. She says there is cutting-edge technology that utilizes your body’s own healing.Â
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In this week’s Living Healthy segment, we are looking at an AI robot that’s helping provide comfort and care for patients, including right here in California. The pint-sized robot is powered by artificial intelligence. She might look like a toy, but she was built for. More than fun, the bot is named Robin, and she
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – When you hear about Botox, many think about smoothing wrinkles and looking younger – but it’s also used for pain management. Donya Medical and Beauty Spa’s Dr. Mersedeh Karimian says if Botox is something that interests you, consultation begins with what bothers you. As some may know, Botox eliminates the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Oasis Healthcare (DOHC) operates mobile health clinics throughout the Coachella Valley, bringing essential healthcare services directly into neighborhoods and schools. These mobile units offer regular health screenings and checkups, and in some locations, specialized services like mammograms, cervical cancer screenings, and sexual health checkups. While some of those specialized
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – If you have feet, back or knee pain, supporting your arches might be key in your recovery. Experts say the arches in your feet work together to provide stability and flexibility for the body while bearing your weight. There are four arches in your foot: The medial longitudinal arch is
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