Crenshaw YMCA Gets $3 Million for Upgrades
State funds will modernize the Crenshaw Family YMCA, including its first fitness gym in 74 years of operation.
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Should state money go to community institutions like local YMCAs in your area?
Los Angeles Health News
Coverage of health in Los Angeles focuses on medical research, hospital programs, public health warnings, wellness trends and insurance changes. Reporting follows the physical and mental well-being of the population across the city and the communities around it.
Mental Health
Live Poll
Should universities prioritize vocational certification programs to address shortages in professional fields?
UCLA Will Launch Youth Behavior Health Minor This Winter
The psychology department will debut a program to train undergraduates as wellness coaches for Southern California schools.
Diseases
Los Angeles Honors Breast Cancer Survivor Dionne Lea
The city council proclaimed a day honoring Lea, who marked five years cancer-free and advocates a plant-based approach to breast health.
Substance Abuse
Aaron Paul, Krysten Ritter Reunite at Comic Con
Ritter's Instagram photo with Paul drew more than one million likes within seven hours of posting.
Sexual Health
Live Poll
Should university campuses provide 24/7 access to basic health and wellness supplies for students?
UCLA Expands Access to Health Vending Machines
The university now offers free emergency health supplies through machines at multiple campus locations.
Fitness
UCLA Students Provide Free Musculoskeletal Care
Founded in October 2024, the BareBones club offers mobile health services and screenings to underserved communities in Los Angeles.
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Regular subjects here include clinical research findings, public health guidelines, hospital system expansions, and insurance coverage shifts. It reaches every neighborhood across the city and the surrounding communities. Access to specialized facilities and the impact of public health directives are key concerns that define the local landscape. Shifts in federal and state policies frequently constrain local implementation efforts.