IMPERIAL VALLEY – After more than one year of treating COVID-19 on the Imperial Valley frontlines, which included the months the County was the virus epicenter of California, two doctors — Dr. Brian Tyson and Dr. George Fareed— have added to their effective treatment. The treatment changes a… Read more
After more than one year of treating COVID-19 on the Imperial Valley frontlines, which included the months the County was the virus epicenter of California, two doctors — Dr. Brian Tyson and Dr. George Fareed— have added to their effective treatment. The treatment changes are based on latest… Read more
EL CENTRO — The Imperial Valley Social Justice Committee will partner with the Vo Medical Center to host a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic for individuals ages 55 and older on Saturday, March 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sweet Home Baptist Church, 120 E. Holt Ave. in El Centro. Read more
EL CENTRO — Vo Medical Center shovels dug into dirt for the first time Friday, March 19, on what will be their new headquarters at 1699 North Imperial Avenue in El Centro. Read more
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CALIPATRIA — Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District (PMHD) took their mobile COVID-19 clinic to Calipatria Friday, March 12, to help those who could not make it to the other Valley vaccination clinics previously. PMHD officials recognized the limitations of the vaccine distribution in Imperia… Read more
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IMPERIAL COUNTY – State of California Health Officials announced Imperial County has successfully met metrics to progress to the Red Tier of the California Blueprint for a Safer Economy as of Tuesday, March 9, and went into effect Wednesday, March 10. Read more
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CALEXICO — The Heffernan Memorial Healthcare District (HMHD) Board of Directors approved three Health and Wellness programs to help mitigate some of the health problems caused by COVID-19 in Calexico, according to a February 12 press release. Read more
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Lowest Amount Of New COVID Cases Since CMS Started Tracking In May 2020 Read more
(Homeland Security News) – Five COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers assured Congress Tuesday that they are closely watching the emergence of new variants of COVID-19 and are optimistic the two vaccines currently approved in the United States and a third poised for approval will treat those new va… Read more
IMPERIAL COUNTY — The Imperial County Public Health Department announced Monday, February 22, that beginning this week vaccinations will be available to more sectors of Tier 1B. Read more
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EL CENTRO — The Imperial County Board of Supervisors held its regular meeting Tuesday, February 23, where the supervisors received a weekly update from Imperial County Public Health Director Janette Angulo and Imperial County CEO Tony Rohoutas, regarding COVID-19 and the County’s efforts so far. Read more
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Three hundred viewers from 19 states tuned into Tuesday evening’s Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley webcast featuring two local frontline doctors. Read more
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CALEXICO — Vo Medical Center hosted its first mass COVID-19 vaccination drive thru clinic Sunday, February 21, at the Calexico 10 Theatre parking lot. Read more
CALEXICO — The Heffernan Memorial Healthcare District (HMHD) Board of Directors approved three Health and Wellness programs to help mitigate some of the health problems caused by COVID-19 in Calexico, according to a press release. Read more
HOLTVILLE — The City of Holtville installed a Safe Medication Disposal bin at the Fire Department on Fern Ave. in early February in conjunction with the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office. Read more
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According to healthline.com, Dark chocolate is loaded with nutrients that can positively affect your health. Made from the seed of the cocoa tree, it is one of the best sources of antioxidants on the planet. Studies show that dark chocolate (not the sugary junk) can improve your health and l… Read more
IMPERIAL COUNTY — After a year of treating COVID-19 on the Imperial Valley frontlines, which included the months the County was the virus epicenter of California, two doctors — Dr. George Fareed and Dr. Brian Tyson — have moderated their treatment. The treatment changes are based on latest r… Read more
IMPERIAL — Masses gathered at Imperial Valley College to receive their COVID-19 vaccine at the first Mass Vaccination Clinic in the County Thursday, February 4, where approximately 1,300 individuals 65 years and older were vaccinated by appointment. Read more
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Since the NIH adjusted its guidance on ivermectin to neutral on January 6th, another 63,822 souls have perished, and based upon the evidence produced by Dr. Andrew Hill of the WHO, some 83 percent or precisely 52,972 deaths could have been prevented had the NIH instead revised this guidance … Read more
IMPERIAL COUNTY — The Imperial County Public Health Department — along with county and hospital officials — held a joint press conference Thursday, January 21, regarding the January 18 vaccine distribution in Imperial County for the 65 and older residents, which was held at two locations — P… Read more
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NILAND — Negative test results from COVID-19 testing for Niland’s Slab City residents were celebrated at the end of Dr. Tien Vo’s mobile testing team’s round of free testing outreach held Sunday, January 10. Read more
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BRAWLEY — Widely available outpatient treatments can reduce COVID-19 illness severity, hospitalization, and mortality when used early in the disease, according to a new peer-reviewed article co-authored by Dr. George Fareed, MD, Medical Director of Pioneers Health Clinic, and 56 other doctor… Read more
EL CENTRO — El Centro Regional Medical Center and the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced newer therapeutic treatments in a recent press conference aimed at helping high risk patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 at ECRMC. Read more
IMPERIAL VALLEY – The Imperial Valley Wellness Foundation (IVWF) plus partnered organizations are encouraging local non-profits and businesses of all sizes to take advantage of their services, including stocking up on Personal Protection Equipment recently donated by Governor Newsom’s Califo… Read more
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San Diego – “Hospital emergency departments and Intensive Care Units (ICUs) in San Diego and Imperial counties they are near or at capacity,” said Dimitrios Alexiou, President & CEO of the Hospital Association of San Diego & Imperial Counties in a recent press release. “In San Diego … Read more
The Senate Homeland Security Committee convened a hearing on 19 November 2020 chaired by Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) to examine “Early Outpatient Treatment: An Essential Part of a COVID-19 Solution.” This hearing was not televised nationally and was sparsely attended, even by its own committe… Read more
BRAWLEY — Amid a line of workers and other patients waiting outside to enter, Medical Assistant Miriam Medina exited and began taking down patient information before patients entered the new Vo Medical Center facility in Brawley Tuesday, November 24. Read more
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The Imperial County Public Health Department will offer flu shots at Drive-Thru Clinics Saturday, October 31 and November 7, at the Imperial Valley Fairgrounds. Read more
EL CENTRO — A week after two federal agencies raided Vo Medical Clinics in El Centro and Calexico, the doctor and his staff were busy trying to put that behind them to open a new clinic location in Brawley. Read more
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