Living Healthy

Millions of dollars are on the table for local nonprofits across the Coachella Valley, thanks to the Desert Healthcare District’s expanding grant programs. As part of its mission to improve regional health outcomes, the District is offering up to $5 million annually in grants through Desert Care Network. The funding supports a wide range of

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Just when it felt like the COVID conversation had finally quieted down, new guidance from federal health agencies is putting it right back in the spotlight. The FDA is preparing for another round of COVID-19 vaccines this fall, targeting the JN.1 strain, now the dominant variant in roughly 70% of cases

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) As part of Men’s Health Month, Desert Oasis Healthcare is sending a clear message to men across the Coachella Valley: Don’t wait until something’s wrong to go to the doctor. Some of the most serious health threats men face including heart disease, diabetes, and prostate cancer can be caught early with routine

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Local leaders today were celebrating more than $333 million in state funding to expand access to critical mental health and substance use services in Riverside County. The funding was awarded to the Riverside University Health System’s Behavioral Health Department through California’s Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program. Announced Monday, the investment will

Desert Oasis Health Care and News Channel 3 have teamed up to roll out a new mental health awareness campaign aimed in part, at breaking the stigma that keeps many from seeking help. The “Living Healthy” initiative launches today with an educational push on recognizing and responding to the warning signs of depression. Organizers say

May is Stroke Awareness Month. 2 million brain cells die every minute a stroke goes untreated. Time is critical — and one major risk factor often goes unnoticed: Atrial Fibrillation (Afib). Afib is a common heart condition, especially in people over 65. It causes the heart to beat irregularly, which can lead to blood pooling

Youth mental health is in crisis. The National Alliance on Mental Illness found that 1 in 6 U.S. youth ages 6 to 17 experience a mental health disorder each year. Family therapist Melissa Hawkins, from the Betty Ford Center, says many kids are overwhelmed by social media and online content, leading to anxiety and depression