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Animal welfare leader discusses best practices in California shelters
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (112+ words) Times-Standard Jill Tucker, CEO of the California Animal Welfare Association, spoke with the Times-Standard to answer questions about the regulations and best practices for animal shelters, rescues, and sanctuaries. She did not specifically address the investigation related to Miranda's Rescue…...
To end Alzheimer's " Times-Standard
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (231+ words) To end Alzheimer's Times-Standard Coast Central Credit Union is a sponsor for the 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's-Humboldt County. Pictured are Christian Hill, Coast Central Credit Union SVP, chief marketing and public affairs officer; Lynn Mc Kenna, Humboldt Walk to End…...
Health Matters | Know the signs of stroke: Fast action can save a life " Times-Standard
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (500+ words) A stroke is a medical emergency that can happen to anyone, at any age. Every year, thousands of families are affected by stroke, yet many people don't recognize the warning signs or realize how critical fast action is. Knowing what…...
Hundreds of youths protest outside Kenya's Ebola quarantine center for US citizens
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (362+ words) The protests come two days after Kenya's High Court suspended the establishment of the facility and the arrival of any foreign patients pending the hearing of a case filed by the Law Society of Kenya and a constitutional watchdog. The…...
You and the Law | The unexpected gift that bladder cancer can give a marriage
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (1184+ words) Suppose we were having a cup of coffee in my office, and I asked you, "Can you think of something really good about having bladder cancer?" You would probably look at me as if I had a screw loose. Well,…...
Condors are healthy in their spring medical checkup
1+ week, 2+ day ago (398+ words) Northern California's free-flying condors recently went to the doctor for a checkup. The diagnosis: All the condors appeared healthy during the spring physicals, according to a post from the Yurok Tribe on social media. "With all exams complete, none of…...
Adult Day Health Care of Mad River marks 40th year
1+ week, 5+ day ago (220+ words) Adult Day Health Care of Mad River is celebrating 40 years with the launch of new services. Adult Day Health Care of Mad River is a medically based day program for adults who are dependent on others for some of their…...
Simulated plane crash at Murray Field gives first responders practice for mass-casualty events
2+ week, 3+ day ago (212+ words) On Thursday, first responders and medical professionals with Humboldt Bay Fire, local ambulance companies and Providence St. Joseph Hospital participated in a disaster drill " simulating a plane crash at Murray Field Airport. Students from Fortuna High School playing survivors were…...
Mad River is going to survive: Hospital admin discusses job cuts, Medicaid peril
2+ week, 4+ day ago (918+ words) This month, Mad River Community Hospital confirmed that it has cut staff and is in the process of bringing on an outside "shared services partner" to manage the hospital's business office. The situation has produced a foment among community members,…...
The Ebola outbreak started weeks ago, officials believe. Here's a timeline of what we know
2+ week, 6+ day ago (327+ words) Global health emergency declared for Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda, with over 100 deaths....