May 7, 2009 RSS feed / Health & Wellness

Convalescent hospital facility in Newbury Park to host tours

Mary Health of the Sick and Convalescent Hospital will host an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Sun., May 17 at 2929 Theresa Drive in Newbury Park. Tours of the hospital, chapel and gardens will be given. Light refreshments will be served. More...

Don't ignore heel pain

According to a recent survey from the American Podiatric Medical Association, heel pain is the foot ailment that affects Americans most—16 percent of the population regularly experiences it. More...

Be prepared for disaster

Ventura County is vulnerable to a wide range of disasters including earthquakes, floods, fires, hazardous material incidents, transportation accidents, tsunamis and terrorism. More...

Book drive to benefit patients with cancer

The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura is collecting books to raise funds for its free programs of support and education for people with cancer and their families in the community. More...

Allergy symptoms can be overcome

An increasing number of people of all ages are experiencing allergies. Can foods be related to environmental allergies? Yes. More...