All Blog Posts Tagged 'health' (41)

Visit the farm in Expo Park - CSU's Garden Party is Thursday!



 
Thurs August 25th – Summer Garden Intern Graduation,… Continue

Added by University Park Family on August 24, 2011 at 4:13pm — No Comments

Health Fair at MLK Park attracts hundreds; Councilman Parks speaks, UCLA provides health screenings and dental checks

More than 150 families gathered at the Martin Luther King Jr. Park Saturday for an Easter “Family Fun Eggstravaganza,” a tangible success in the fight to make their neighborhood safe and more family friendly.…



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Added by University Park Family on May 20, 2011 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Spring in Health Festival at MLK Park draws hundreds



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The North Area Neighborhood Development Council cosponsored a health fair this weekend that brought together hundreds in the community for check ups from UCLA medical and dental… Continue

Added by University Park Family on May 6, 2011 at 10:24am — No Comments

USC Health and Science Expo April 15

Between 300 to 400 5th grade students will participate in the three project components Friday, April 15, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m:



1) Develop a class health/science related project, display and/or exhibit.

2) Participate in the one-day Science Fair competition between classes at the USC HSC quad

3) Participate in a topic-related essay contest in the weeks following the Science Fair

 

The USC Health and Science Expo is an annual, unique, interactive project…

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Added by University Park Family on April 11, 2011 at 6:30am — No Comments

Spring into Health with the neighborhood council - NANDC. Health fair at MLK park on April 23rd

 

Spring Into Health –

A health, fitness, & Family Fun Festival

10am - 2pm, April 23rd

MLK Rec Center

3916 S. Western Ave.

(213) 847-0878



• Youth Spring Zone

• Egg Hunt

• Arts & Crafts

• Carnival Games

• Face Painting

• Moonbounce

• Community Health Fair

• Free dental,…

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Added by University Park Family on April 6, 2011 at 5:30pm — No Comments

A Perfect Park, and perhaps a skate park, in USC University Park and West Adams

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More than 50 trees were given away, dozens of bags of fresh vegetables were gobbled up and more than 200 signed a…
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Added by University Park Family on November 2, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

Free Flu Shots Information for Los Angeles

Dial 2-1-1 for Information on Current Clinic Schedule

1/13/2011
8 City of Hawthorne Community Center 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM 3901 W. El Segundo Boulevard Hawthorne 90250 2


Added by University Park Family on October 26, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments

FREE FLU SHOTS Saturday at the USC Free Community Health Fair in Lincoln Heights and Boyle Heights

**The Flu Shots are limited and will be offered to those 9 years and older on a first-come, first-served basis.



*For the cholesterol and/or diabetes screenings,

fasting 8 hours beforehand is encouraged to obtain

the most accurate results.



Medical Screenings: Body Fat Analysis, Cholesterol Screening,…

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Added by University Park Family on October 7, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments

*This just in - September is the time to get your flu shot. Flu season is approaching, or did it ever end?

The CDC responded to my question of WHEN exactly should we get a flu shot - "Get your flu vaccination in September or as soon as the vaccine is available. If you don't get the flu vaccine that early, you can get it any time during the flu season, into January and beyond. This is because the timing and duration (length) of the flu season varies. Flu outbreaks can happen as early as October, but flu activity often peaks in January or later."



CDC recommends that everyone 6 months of age… Continue

Added by University Park Family on September 27, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Campus Saftey Fair today after World Health Org. honors USC as a Safe Community

USC was named an International Safe Community by the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre on Community Safety Promotion.



USC joins a network of more than 200 communities around the world that have

met the organization's standards to promote safety and health

initiatives aimed at ensuring that individuals are protected from harm

in all aspects of their lives, whether they are at school or work or

reside in the…

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Added by University Park Family on September 15, 2010 at 8:30am — No Comments

It's a Heat Wave in University Park: Be aware and stay cool

The National Weather Service has issued an 'Excessive Heat Watch' for the Los Angeles area.



LAFD Firefighters Stress Hot Weather Safety!



Children, Hot Weather & Cars = Danger!



In California, Leaving a Pet in a Hot Car is a Crime.



First Aid for Heat-Induced Illnesses



Sunburn - Take a shower using soap to remove oils that may block… Continue

Added by University Park Family on August 25, 2010 at 5:13pm — No Comments

Avg. grocery store in South L.A. serves 22,000; Avg. store in West LA serves 11,000

KPCC's Patt Morrisson addresses the issues of health inequities between South Los Angeles and los demas of Los Angeles.



A host of community activists talked about the need for more full service grocery stores and also the need to have the corner markets carry more… Continue

Added by University Park Family on August 2, 2010 at 3:39pm — No Comments

Cold fruits and veggies may soon be available at your corner market: City loans businesses money to buy refrigerators

The City's redevelopment Agency is planning to offer loans to convenience stores to buy refrigerators so they can sell more fruits and vegetables, reports Howard Fine in labusinessjournal.com



Seems reasonable - spur small business / get healthier residents. Business (and home) owners and credit card users know that credit is tight. Not everyone agrees. But almost everyone.… Continue

Added by University Park Family on July 28, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Fresh and Easy adds affordable housing to its Central Ave. South Los Angeles location



The grand opening of the 80-unit housing development above the Fresh and Easy store at Central & Adams is already 100%… Continue

Added by University Park Family on June 23, 2010 at 1:31pm — No Comments

Cornucopia of culture and health; farmers markets attract the best neighbors in University Park

Farmers Markets Dot USC Neighborhood

  •  Farmers Markets Dot USC Neighborhood
  • Johanna Mulder, a visiting researcher from the Netherlands, stops by the Exposition Park Farmers Market. Photo/Philip Channing





A cornucopia of fresh produce and vegetables awaits shoppers at the Adams/Vermont Farmers Market, one of at least seven open throughout the week in the neighborhoods surrounding USC.



Some are certified organic.…

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Added by University Park Family on May 13, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Neighborhoods kids learn about being a dentist for a day at USC

USC NAI students discovered what it takes to be dentist, dentist

hygienist, dental assistant and dental laboratory technician. Students

were encouraged to go to college and consider a possible career option

in dentistry, according the USCNAI.com, the brand new website for the Neighborhood Academic Initiative. Check it out for more photos!…



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Added by University Park Family on April 6, 2010 at 2:07pm — No Comments

African American Men's Health and Empowerment Summit Saturday features Norm Nixon, Olden Polynice, Dick Gregory

2nd Annual African American Men's Health & Empowerment Summit



Who: "The View's" Sherri Shepherd, health activist Dick Gregory, former Los Angeles

Laker Norm Nixon, r&b artist Charlie Wilson, Rosie Greer and Olden Polynice



When: Saturday, February 27, 2010, 8:00 am to 3:00 p.m.



Where: The Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa ,Concourse Hall, Los… Continue

Added by University Park Family on February 25, 2010 at 8:32pm — No Comments

A Garden in the Asphalt: Neighborhood children grow fruits and vegetables on side of roads in North University Park

Once-barren sidewalks and parkways in North University Park are now filled with wildflowers, herbs, fruit trees, vegetables, chili peppers and butterflies thanks to neighborhood children and Elizabeth Eve King.



Elizabeth Eve, "Evie," the arts and sciences director of non-profit group Esperanza Community Housing Corporation, started a garden with her students on the parkways of 23rd St. and Bonsallo Ave., according to Intersections South LA reporter Francesca Ayala.… Continue

Added by University Park Family on January 14, 2010 at 9:30am — No Comments

OPEN-HOUSE at the Westside Pregenancy Clinic in South Los Angeles/Leimert Park

The Westside Pregnancy Clinic is excited to announce the opening of our new South Los Angeles satellite clinic located at 4249 S. Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles 90008. On Saturday January 23, 2010 11am-1pm we will host a Grand Opening where community leaders and community partners will have an opportunity to tour the clinic and experience first hand the impact our services will have on this community.



For more than 30 years, the Westside Pregnancy Clinic has provided free services to… Continue

Added by Tera Hilliard on January 9, 2010 at 8:30pm — 1 Comment

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