Health
CDC issues warning for Rocky Mountain spotted fever near California-Mexico border
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning to residents for Rocky Mountain spotted fever after at least six people were infected at the California-Mexico border region over a six-month period last year. Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial disease spread through the bite of an infected tick, according to the
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Rodent infestation reported at College of the Desert child care facility
A mice infestation has been reported at the College of the Desert’s McCarthy Family Child Development Center in Palm Desert. A recent state investigation responded to complaints that an infestation had not been resolved at the facility, which currently cares for more than 70 children. Tonight at 5, News Channel 3 is digging deeper into
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‘The Flying Doctors’ to host free health care fair Sept. 21 at Desert Mirage High School
The Flying Doctors will return to the Coachella Valley for its annual health and wellness fair offering free medical, dental, and vision services. Medical volunteers will gather at: Desert Mirage High School86150 66th Avenue Thermal, CA The clinic will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, you
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Desert Regional Medical Center recognized with advanced perinatal certification
Desert Regional Medical Center was recognized as the first hospital in the Inland Empire to receive a new accreditation created last year by the Joint Commission and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. The recognition honors new standards that demonstrates the hospital’s commitment to multi-disciplinary care, based on practices to ensure the health of
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Avoiding a health code violation: In-depth look at Riverside County’s food safety inspection process
Most people don’t usually think about food safety until they or someone they know gets sick from contaminated food. Every day, inspectors with the Riverside County Environmental Health Department go out and assess whether food facilities meet health standards. Most inspections are routine, but some are prompted by complaints. A health scare at Desert Regional Medical
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