July 1, 2010 RSS feed / Health & Wellness

Tips for safe fireworks on July 4th

The Ventura County Fire Department reminds residents that the safe and legal way to enjoy fireworks this Fourth of July is at a professional public display. More...

Elks sponsor blood drive next week

The Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge will sponsor a blood drive from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sat., July 10 at the lodge, 158 Conejo School Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Traffic safety remains a concern for Ventura County in summer

Summer is here, and schoolage children are enjoying their vacations. Local police departments remind parents, young people and drivers to practice traffic safety when traveling this summer. More...

Infant loss support group continues

Hospice of the Conejo offers grief support groups for couples grieving the loss of an infant through miscarriage or stillbirth or the death of a newborn baby. More...

Camarillo Relay for Life to kick off

The kickoff party for the Camarillo 2010 Relay For Life will be from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Sun., July 18 at Ottavio’s Italian Restaurant, 1620 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo. More...

Trying to balance work and family

The world keeps changing, bringing more distractions into our daily routines. With everything going on between work and home, true balance can be elusive. Here are a few hints to make daily duties easier to manage. More...

Party to kick off Memory Walk fundraiser

The Alzheimer’s Association, Ventura County Regional Office will host a Kickoff Party from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thurs., July 8 at BJ’s Restaurant and Brewery, 3955 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. More...

Preparation can reduce wildfire damage

Learning about the danger of wildfires can help citizens save their homes and those they love. More...

Alzheimer’s Association hosts free lunches

The Alzheimer’s Association Ventura County Regional Chapter will host a series of free brown bag lunchtime seminars in July from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 80 N. Wood Road, Ste. 302, Camarillo. More...

Ventura County offers classes to help stop smoking

The Ventura County Public Health Department’s Tobacco Program is offering free Stop Smoking classes and free nicotine replacement product therapy. More...