Medication Management: A Piece of the Healthy Aging Puzzle We are always looking for ways to stay healthy as we age. Even with good eating habits and exercise we cannot prevent all the ailments and diseases associated with aging without some medical intervention, usually in the form of medications. According to a study by the […]
Julie Evans of La Crescenta took along her copy of CV Weekly when recently visiting the Grand Canyon North Rim! Thanks, Julie!
FALL OPENING SOCIAL AND ‘MUSIC JAM’ PLAY-IN The Suzuki Music Program of Los Angeles (SMPLA) will hold its fall opening social and “Music Jam” play-in on Sunday, Aug. 28 at 4 p.m. at the west end of the Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Park, 5021 Tilden Ave., Sherman Oaks. All students studying Suzuki violin and/or guitar […]
Visual Artist Daniel Dover’s Creative Journey from Street Art to Animation Daniel Dover has established a career built on ingenuity, versatility and his relentless attitude, which always kept him at the vanguard of his numerous mediums of choice. Whether it’s his wit and humor, technical prowess or anything in between, Dover has plenty of rabbits […]
The USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Women’s Council was founded shortly after VHH opened its doors in 1972 and since that time has raised over $3 million for hospital programs, services and equipment. Recently, the board of the Women’s Council presented hospital leadership with a check for $40,000 for the hospital’s new IR/Cardiac Cath Lab. These funds […]
Dean’s list honors are earned by undergraduate students who carry 12 or more credit hours and achieve a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher on the 4.0 scale. Chan Kang of La Canada Flintridge and Caleb Lee of La Crescenta were named to the spring 2022 dean’s list. Wheaton College (Wheaton, Illinois) is […]
Adventist Health Glendale has been recognized again as a top performer in quality and safety. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has awarded Adventist Health Glendale with its third consecutive five-star rating –the highest possible – through the Overall Hospital Star Ratings program. According to Adventist Health Glendale president Alice Issai, “This award […]
David Kim of La Crescenta has earned a Master of Science in computer science from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Kim was among more than 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students to be presented Georgia Tech degrees during the Institute’s 262nd commencement exercises May 6-7 at Bobby Dodd Stadium. The Georgia Institute of Technology, […]
On Monday, July 25, the Verdugo Hills Family YMCA welcomed Mary MacAdam, field deputy for Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez, to its branch. CEO of YMCA of the Foothills Vince Iuculano gave her a tour of the facility and introduced her to team members and staff. “It’s an honor to have a representative of the office visit […]
As men age, most will develop an enlarged prostate, a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH. Although BPH is noncancerous, it can block the bladder’s outflow and lead to problems with urination. BPH medications can be effective for some men, but other patients may need surgical intervention. USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, a part […]