SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health announced in a press release February 6, that 16 laboratories, including the state’s Viral and Rickettsial Disease Laboratory in Richmond, California, will soon be able to perform testing for the novel coronavirus.

EL CENTRO — Shoppers took home health information from El Centro Regional Medical Center’s “Health and Safety Fair” Saturday, September 28. The event was hosted by ECRMC's Community Education Center at the Imperial Valley Mall. 

The annual observance encourages parents to combat childhood obesity with physical activity every day.

SAN DIEGO — The ACLU Border Rights Center, the ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties, and Physicians for Human Rights said in a news release September 17, 2019, that they sent a letter to U.S. Customs and Border Protection demanding the agency revise and strengthen its policy and procedu…

BRAWLEY — AB 743 was signed into California law last week by Governor Gavin Newsom after months of advocacy by Comite Civico and community members.

BRAWLEY – A new, local business, The Wellness Bar, brings a healthier and more active lifestyle to the Valley as owners Claudia and Luis Pineda provide protein-fueled shakes, evening yoga, and exercise classes. The family-owned business opened April 1 in Brawley and encourages customers and …

EL CENTRO — The Cancer Resource Center of the Desert (CRCD) hosted an art event for their children with cancer June 29 encouraging them to express their feelings through art.

EL CENTRO — The Imperial County Air Pollution Control District and Comite Civico del Valle held an informational workshop Wednesday, June 19, at the Imperial Valley Mall. Visitors had the opportunity to speak to air quality and community experts about ideas and plans addressing local air pol…

BRAWLEY — One Drop Café officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, June 17, providing a much needed cool and healthy food and drink option for the summer months upon us.

BRAWLEY — Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District, an affiliate of Scripps Health, unveiled its newest technological advancement during a press conference/ribbon cutting ceremony May 28th.

EL CENTRO — The Imperial County Health Department Emergency Medical Services joined the El Centro Fire Department Friday, May 24, to warn local residents about heatstroke. Parents and the community were informed about the dangers of leaving children unattended in vehicles during the hot summ…

BRAWLEY — Superheroes of the Imperial Valley united in support of those who are fighting, have survived, and who have passed on, in the fight against cancer at Cattle Call Park in Brawley Saturday, May 18, for the third annual Brawley Cancer Walk.

WESTMORLAND — Westmorland Parks and Recreation Director Xavier Mendez remembers as a kid riding his bike with friends to the Youth Center and to swimming at the pool during the hot days of summer. 

EL CENTRO — El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) in conjunction with CETYS University announced through a press release a registered nurse training program to provide practicing Mexican nurses an opportunity to practice nursing in California. The program’s purpose is to develop and prov…

EL CENTRO — Imperial Valley Child Asthma Program (IVCAP) is hosting the first annual Asthma Boot Camp for children 8 to 16 years of age who suffer from asthma, according to an ECRMC press release. The indoor camp will be held on Sunday, May 19 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the ECRMC Community Educ…

IMPERIAL COUNTY -A PM10 Windblown Dust Advisory is in effect for Thursday, May 16, for the Imperial County, particularly the cities of Brawley and Westmorland. A low-pressure system will bring periods of strong gusty southwest to west winds through Friday morning. The strongest winds are exp…

Brawley hospital kicks off appreciation week with breakfast for all employees

BRAWLEY — Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District, an affiliate of Scripps Health, is proud to join the annual celebration of National Nurses Week. 

IMPERIAL — Gym 4:13 hosted a grand opening ceremony April 20 at its new location in the Imperial Business Park on La Brucherie Road. Hundreds of locals and fitness connoisseurs gathered to welcome the new facility, watch the ribbon cutting, and partake in the various events and promotions av…

HOLTVILLE — When he was 15, El Centro resident Alex Valenzuela Jr. was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. Since that diagnosis, he has been fighting cancer and has recently finished treatment, saying he was determined to keep fighting and not give in.

BRAWLEY — Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District, an affiliate of Scripps Health, is proud to announce via news release, that Dr. George Fareed, Family Medicine Specialist, was one of 26 healthcare providers in the State of California to be selected to join the Champion Provider Fellowship in…

EL CENTRO — The Children’s Foundation of Imperial County added a new event to its list on March 30 when they hosted the first annual Health and Fitness Expo.

BRAWLEY — In anticipation of Pioneers Memorial’s new Cath Lab/Surgery Suite, on March 25 the Pioneers Memorial Hospital Foundation announced it would be donating a Mac-Lab Recording System to the hospital.

BRAWLEY — Pioneers Memorial Hospital in Brawley took part in the national “Kick Butts Day” March 20, a day of activism that empowers youth to stand out, speak up, and seize control against tobacco. Youth, hospital members, the public health department and members of the tobacco coalition pic…

EL CENTRO — The El Centro Regional Medical Center Foundation held its 12th annual Mardi Gras Ball Friday, Feb. 22, at the Old Eucalyptus Schoolhouse in El Centro to raise funds for the El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC). The El Centro Regional Medical Center Foundation organized the e…

EL CENTRO, CA — The Alzheimer’s Association, in partnership with Imperial County Area Agency on Aging, hosted a community forum on Alzheimer’s disease Feb. 20 at the El Centro Community Center.  

EL CENTRO – El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) presented a new medical assistance treatment program Wednesday, Feb. 13, after being one of 31 facilities selected statewide to participate in the California Bridge Program (CPB) allowing healthcare providers to enhance access to around-t…

BRAWLEY- Superheroes of all types gathered Saturday morning for the third annual Brawley Cancer Superhero 5K Fun Run/Walk at Cattle Call Park in Brawley to support cancer awareness and those suffering the disease in the Imperial Valley.

CALEXICO – In an effort to promote heart health, employees from Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District in both the Brawley and Calexico clinics took action and wore red to raise awareness about heart disease Friday, February 1. Group photos were taken at the clinics to help kickoff Heart Heal…

SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced that influenza activity is increasing throughout California. Health officials encourage Californians to get vaccinated.

BRAWLEY - Some residents are demanding the former Pure-Gro pesticide site located in east Brawley be cleaned up before any construction is planned, and they expressed frustration in an uproar at the December 10 stakeholders' meeting that was called to determine the ultimate fate of the lot.

IMPERIAL - It can be difficult for some individuals to find the comfort of family or security during the holiday and winter season, so Molina Healthcare helped students at Imperial Valley College with the distribution of special gift bundles to EOPS students December 4.