The Summer Workgroup of BCHD's Youth Advisory Council developed the Mindful Media Movement campaign. Students developed this campaign to address the rise in the negative effects that they saw social media was having on teens in their communities....
Alcohol: Don’t Drink, Rethink
BCHD’s Youth Advisory Council produced a PhotoVoice titled “Youth Perspectives of Alcohol Use in the Beach Cities.” The goal for this project was to highlight the youth voice and point...
At the start of COVID-19 pandemic, communities worldwide were forced to adapt swiftly to ensure public safety. BCHD’s Youth Advisory Council embarked on a mission to educate and protect their community by developing a series of innovative COVID-19...
Written by Catherine Wong, BCHD Health Promotions and Communications Intern
Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) does an exceptional job of supporting the youth of the Beach Cities community. As a girl that has grown up in Redondo...
The holiday season can be quiet and lonely for many people. While many of us spends time with friends or families, sharing gifts and laughter, many of the older adults in the Beach Cities may be alone, with no gifts to open.
For this reason...
The new year is a good time to check on any changes to your health insurance and ensure you know how to make the most out of your benefits. Below are some commonly asked questions about insurance and links to resources to get more information.
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My name is Officer Hedde, and I am a police officer for the city of Manhattan Beach. On September 27, 2023, officers responded to a call for service in regards of a welfare check. It was determined the subject could not live on his own in the...
This is a time of year when many people have gifts on their minds. Gifts come in all shapes and sizes, and not all gifts come during the holidays. I’d like to take a brief look back at some of the gifts our community has received in the last year....
- What is naloxone?
- Naloxone is a medication that can reverse an overdose that is caused by an opioid drug, including heroin, fentanyl and prescription opioid medications.
- When administered during an opioid overdose, naloxone...
Blue Zones Project ApprovedTM Grocery Stores make it easy to add well-being to your shopping list by offering Blue Zones® foods that are enjoyed around the world. Consider adding these ingredients to your pantry to set your kitchen up for healthy...
