World Alzheimer’s Month
A Global Campaign for Awareness and Action Every September, World Alzheimer’s Month is observed to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Launched by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) in 2012, this campaign highlights the importance of education,...
CLCHC and CalOptima Launch Street Medicine Program
CALOPTIMA HEALTH LAUNCHES STREET MEDICINE PROGRAM IN COSTA MESA WITH CELEBRATING LIFE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (CLCHC) PARTNER ORANGE, Calif. (August 21, 2024) — CalOptima Health, in partnership with the City of Costa Mesa and Celebrating Life Community Health Center, launched...
Celebrating Juneteenth
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. This significant day marks June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and...
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, observed in June, is a crucial time to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and all other forms of dementia. The Alzheimer’s Association invites everyone to participate in the fight to...
Celebrating National Don’t Fry Day
Celebrate National Don’t Fry Day — May 24, 2024 As we approach the long Memorial Day weekend, it’s essential to remember the importance of sun safety. Each year, the Friday before Memorial Day is designated as National Don’t Fry Day,...
Healthy Aging
Embracing Healthy Aging: The Role of Social Determinants in Elderly Well-being In an aging society, the health and quality of life of older adults are not merely matters of personal health choices but are deeply influenced by the social determinants...
National Fentanyl Awareness Day
Today, on National Fentanyl Awareness Day, May 7th, it is crucial to spotlight the impact of fentanyl-related overdoses and the vital role of community and governmental efforts in combating this epidemic. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, is up to 50 times...
World Health Day
World Health Day 2024: Committing to Health Equity World Health Day stands as a global call to action on various health issues that impede human wellbeing. The theme for World Health Day 2024, “My Health, My Right,” emphasizes the need...