October 22, 2009 RSS feed / Health & Wellness

Volunteers needed for Holiday Home Tour

The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura is seeking volunteers for its 18th annual Holiday Homes Tour scheduled for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat., Dec. 5 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun., Dec. 6. More...

Swine flu vaccine available for some

The swine flu vaccine is available in Ventura County in the form of a live attenuated influenza vaccine, the H1N1 FluMist. The other H1N1 vaccine, the injectable form, is expected soon. More...

New research identifies multiple cold viruses

Bad news for the immune system: New research has indicated that the likely number of common cold viruses waiting to make a person miserable is perhaps double the long-accepted 100. More...

Breast cancer seminar canceled

The free Breast Cancer connection seminar titled “Breast Cancer Reconstruction Options” with Dr. Jay Granzow on Oct. 29, sponsored by the Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, has been canceled. More...

Vascular surgeons save legs and feet

Patients with diabetic vascular disease have increased chances to develop blockages in their arteries secondary to peripheral vascular disease. More...

ALS support group will meet

A support group for individuals with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 24 at the Westlake Village Library community room, 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village. More...