Every month, I am constantly amazed when I hear about the wonderful work that Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) volunteers do to support their community. From helping out at the...
REDONDO BEACH, Calif. (August 5, 2021) – Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) is asking residents of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach to take its Community Health Survey to better understand local health needs, which guide its health...
By William Kim, M.D., Chief Medical Advisor, Beach Cities Health District
The Delta variant is now the dominant strain of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County. Specimens sequenced by several labs serving Southern California, including the...
In May, my note for this newsletter was about all we had accomplished in the battle against COVID-19 and how optimistic we and our community were with the economy preparing to reopen. Now, just a few weeks after that reopening, the virus has reminded...
By Kerianne Lawson, Chief Programs Officer, Beach Cities Health District
August is back to school season and families and students are checking in to make sure they have all they need for a successful school year. Registration and...
Long summer days. Beach volleyball. Family BBQs. Summer is in full swing and many of us are out enjoying the famous Southern California weather, hitting the beach and soaking up the sun. When you’re out and about, remember to protect yourself from...
I hope this note finds you well. As we approach Memorial Day 2021, we find ourselves in a much different place than we did a year ago, when beaches were closed, and people were still getting used to the idea of wearing masks.
Much has been...
By William Kim, M.D., Chief Medical Advisor, Beach Cities Health District
Earlier this week, Los Angeles County announced that over half of residents aged 16 and above have been vaccinated against COVID-19, an important milestone and...
After a year of loss and isolation from living during the COVID-19 pandemic, taking care of our mental health is more important than ever before. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly one in five U.S. adults live with a mental...