VENTURA COUNTY — Roberto S. Juarez, Chief Executive Officer of Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc. (Clinicas), marked 40 years of service to the organization on September 11, 2018. The Clinicas Board of Directors will honor Mr. Juarez at an invitation-only gala…
Category: Health
Ventura County Wins Federal Opioid Response Grant
DOJ funds to expand Rx and Heroin Suppression OXNARD — The Ventura County Behavioral Health Department, in cooperation with the County’s Prescription Drug Abuse and Heroin Workgroup, announced (Oct. 5) that the County of Ventura has been awarded a competitive…
Calls intensify for California regulators to take action on chlorpyrifos. See Ventura County report here
Trump Administration stalls court-ordered ban of brain-harming pesticide See Ventura Chlorpyrifos & OP studies for estimates of the increase in autism and IQ-loss risks from chlorpyrifos use in Ventura County, based upon studies by University of California scientists. SACRAMENTO — The U.S.…
United Way of Ventura County update for Oct. 4
Click here for the entire e-newsletter President’s Message Dear Friends, Fall is here and it’s a very busy time at United Way. We recently wrapped up our 29th annual Day of Caring with over 600 volunteers using their muscles to assist…
Nov. 11 — Come celebrate 6 years of harvesting food and fighting hunger together!
SANTA PAULA — Agricultural abundance is the legacy of Southern California, and it’s what makes Food Forward’s work possible still today. That’s especially true in Ventura County, where our organization has flourished over the past 6 years, redistributing over 1 million pounds…
Nov. 13 — Assemblymember Irwin to host Women’s Self-Defense Workshop
Aimed at empowering women and helping them to better protect themselves SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin is hosting “Empower + Protect: A Self-Defense Workshop for Women,” an educational event aimed at guiding women through self- defense instruction. The workshop is being…
Nov. 14 — Living with Mental Illness: How We Can Help, What We Can Do
VENTURA — This Sunday, November 4th 11:30am in the Sanctuary of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura. Join us for a presentation on Living with Mental Illness and, as family, friends, and members of a caring congregation, How We Can…
Nov. 18 — Bilingual report: Health Fair in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — A Health Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 227 N. Nopal St., Santa Barbara. Free health screenings, resource tables, entertainment, activities for the entire family. Click on…
Nov. 22 — Conejo Valley YMCA’s 14th Annual “Turkey Day Dash” on Thanksgiving Morning
THOUSAND OAKS — The Conejo Valley YMCA is hosting its 14th annual Turkey Day Dash on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 22. The 5K run/walk and 1K family fun run/walk is held at California Lutheran University (60 West Olsen Rd., Thousand…
Nov. 23 — CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) to hold Information Session
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — CASA Information Sessions for October 2018 Tuesday, November 27, noon – CASA office, 75 Higuera Street, Suite 180, San Luis Obispo Learn more about volunteer opportunities at CASA of SLO County by attending an Information Session – become an…
Governor Signs Jackson Bill to Help Residents Fireproof Their Homes
SACRAMENTO – Governor Jerry Brown today signed legislation by State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to help homeowners pay for repairs that will make their homes more fire resilient. SB 465, the Wildfire Safety Finance Act, allows local governments to expand their Property…
Governor Signs Jackson’s Wildfire Prevention and Emergency Response Bills
SB 1260 helps reduce wildfire risk, SB 821 ensures residents are enrolled in emergency alerts, and SB 917 helps homeowners recover mudslides losses SACRAMENTO – Following years of catastrophic wildfires in California including the devastating Thomas Fire and subsequent Montecito debris…
Bilingual report: 3rd Annual Ventura County Behavioral Health Suicide Prevention Conference to be held Sept. 19 at Oxnard College
OXNARD — With suicide on the rise nationwide, how can we make a difference in our community? Keynote Speaker: Chris Hayes Retired NFL Player, Former Super Bowl Champion, Author and Motivational Mentor Workshops in English and Spanish: “Talk Saves Lives” training…
Hospice of Santa Barbara Recognizes Heroes of Hospice
SANTA BARBARA — Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) hosted about 340 guests for the 6th Annual Heroes of Hospice “Jewels by the Sea” Luncheon on Wednesday, September 12 at the Four Seasons Biltmore, Coral Casino. Each year, HSB recognizes the…
Gold Coast Health Plan Teams Up with CSU Channel Islands to Train Nursing Students
A group of nurses will oversee student projects at the Medi-Cal Plan CAMARILLO – Gold Coast Health Plan (GCHP) has announced its partnership with California State University, Channel Islands (CSUCI) to train nursing students. Starting in the spring semester, five nurses from…
October — Museum of Ventura County Hosts Exhibit and Events for National Aids Awareness Month
VENTURA — In honor of National AIDS Awareness month, the Museum of Ventura County will host an exhibit, AIDS History and Queer Art, to raise awareness of both the disease’s history in Ventura County and the recent rise in new…
October — Livingston Memorial Camarillo Hospice Support Group Calendar
CAMARILLO —Livingston Memorial Camarillo Hospice October Support Group Calendar.
Oct. 3 — 30th Annual Senior Expo of Santa Barbara. Free Health Screenings, Activities, and Exhibits for Seniors and Caregivers
SANTA BARBARA — Seniors and caregivers looking for one central place to get information about products and services to stay healthy and active will find it all at the Senior Expo of Santa Barbara, Wednesday October 3, 2018 from 9 a.m. to…
Oct. 7 — 13th Annual Denim, Diamonds & Stars
WESTLAKE VILLAGE — Bright lights and cameras will be out in force at the 13th Annual Denim, Diamonds & Stars, a gala to raise funds for ACT Today!, the nation’s leading autism nonprofit organization providing help and support to children…
Oct. 16-17 — Healthcare Job & Education Fair
CENTRAL COAST — Meet our Nursing Leadership and Recruiting Team, learn about job opportunities with Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, and earn CE credits for your healthcare career. Sandwiches, salads and beverages will be served. Registration is recommended and admission is FREE.…
Oct. 20 — Senior Vitality Fair GranVida Style in Carpinteria
CARPINTERIA — Everything you need to know about older adult wellness and aging with vitality will be featured at our First Annual Senior Vitality Fair. Join residents, friends, families and neighbors as over three dozen local businesses present you with…
Through Oct. 24 — Food Forward Recovers Thousands Of Pounds Of Fresh Produce, Donates to Local Hunger Relief Organizations as part of Glean805
VENTURA COUNTY — Food Forward, a Regional Gleaning Organization Recovers Thousands Of Pounds Of Fresh Produce That Otherwise Would Go To Waste And In Turn, Donates This Abundance To Local Hunger Relief Organizations During Fall Campaign, Glean805: Harvest For The Hungry. Glean805…
Through Oct. 30 — Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association Hospice Volunteer Training
VENTURA COUNTY — Join Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association’s remarkable corps of volunteers–community heroes that give the gifts of time and compassion to patients and their families at the end of life. You will be provided with training to give you confidence…
Senator Jackson Bill to Help Montecito and other California Homeowners Recover Mudslide Losses Passes Senate, Heads to Governor
SACRAMENTO — Legislation by State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to help Montecito and other California homeowners whose homes have been damaged or destroyed by fire-induced mudslides, passed off the Senate floor today on a 27 to 12 vote and now heads to…
Update: Channel Island Harbor Water Quality
OXNARD — The City of Oxnard Channel Islands Response Team is monitoring the dissolved oxygen concentrations (and other parameters) at multiple locations along the Channel Islands Harbor on a weekly basis. Additionally, on August 6, the City deployed an automated remote…
VCCDC offers disaster recovery grants for Thomas Fire victims
VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC), a local non-profit community economic development organization, has created a disaster recovery assistance grant program for Ventura and Santa Barbara County residents who were affected by the Thomas Fire and/or Montecito Mudslides.…
Dr. Sheldon Jordan of TheraMind Gives Grand Rounds Presentation at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
SANTA BARBARA — Dr. Sheldon Jordan, MD, FAAN is widely recognized as a leader in brain imaging using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) targeting techniques to treat Major Depressive Disorder and other neurological and psychological…
Guest commentary: A Guide to Hispanic Healing Herbs
Editor’s Note: Recently we received a request by reader Isabel González to include a series of columns on Latino health. Isabel, age 13, who plans to be a doctor, even provided us with a link to a half-dozen Latino health websites. Thank you…
Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. celebrates National Health Center Week 2018 throughout Venetura County through Aug. 18
VENTURA COUNTY — Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. celebrates National Health Center Week 2018 throughout Venetura County through Aug. 18. Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc. will host events throughout all 13 of its health centers, in honor of National Health Center…
Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics celebrations National Health Center Week 2018 through Aug. 18
National Campaign Celebrates HealthCare Heroes SANTA BARBARA — As part of a national campaign, Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC) will be celebrating National Health Center Week 2018, from August 12th – 18th, with events to raise awareness about the mission…
Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics receives coveted 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC) is proud to announce our fourth consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. Less than 15% of charities four consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics continues…
Federal Court orders national ban on brain-harming chlorpyrifos within 60 days
Decision confirms that California must also take action to protect communities now. Ventura County Coalition Advocating for Pesticide Safety (VC CAPS) is a local coalition in the CPR network. SACRAMENTO — Slamming the Trump administration’s repudiation of science, today the 9th Circuit Court of…
Bilingual commentary: The Alarming Rise of Suicide Rates
Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes local guest columns, letters to the editor and other submissions from our readers. All opinions expressed in submitted material are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of Amigos805. By David Magallanes •…
Center for Autism & Related Disorders Is The Presenting Sponsor At 13th Annual Denim, Diamonds & Stars
WESTLAKE VILLAGE — The Center for Autism & Related Disorders (CARD) is the presenting sponsor of the 13th Annual Denim, Diamonds & Stars, a red-carpet evening to raise funds for ACT Today!, the nation’s leading autism nonprofit organization providing help…
CenCal Health’s Physicians’ Quality of Care Rates Among Highest of Nation’s Medicaid Plans
SANTA BARBARA — CenCal Health rates in the top ten percent of Medicaid plans nationwide for 17 of 21 clinical quality of care measures. Of those, CenCal Health was in the top five percent for eight of the indicators. This…
Guest commentary: The State of Latino Children’s Mental Health
Editor’s Note: Recently we received a request by reader Isabel González to include a series of columns on Latino health. Isabel, age 13, who plans to be a doctor, even provided us with a link to a half-dozen Latino health websites. Thank…
Child Hope Services and Foster VC Kids invite community members to an inspirational and informative Foster Care Summit, Aug. 11
Community members are invited to attend the Foster Care Summit, designed to encourage and equip individuals who have a heart for foster care and adoption. VENTURA COUNTY — Child Hope Services and Foster VC Kids will host a Foster Care Summit, August…
September — Livingston’s Camarillo Hospice Grief Support Groups
Livingston’s Camarillo Hospice Grief Support Groups Camarillo Hospice, A Program of Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association, is offering two separate group for bereaved parents: Bereaved Mother’s Support Group Second Thursday of every month 6:00 to 7:30 pm Bereaved Father’s Support…
Through Sept. 4 — Camarillo Hospice offers a new 4-week grief class
CAMARILLO — Camarillo Hospice will present “The Seasons of Grief,” a support group to encourage those in the first year of grief. The class will meet on four consecutive Tuesdays through September 4th. It will be held from 10:30 am to…
Sept. 4 — Trauma Informed Parenting Classes Series 1: Understanding How Trauma Impacts Relationships
SANTA MARIA — A four part education series on educating parents about the impact of trauma: Helping children develop healthy attachment styles Learning appropriate ways to manage behavioral challenges Creating resilience within child and community Where: Santa Maria Foursquare Church…
Sept. 7 — Caring Together Symposium to Focus on Family Caregiving
For mental health professionals, family caregivers, and other supportive professionals SANTA BARBARA —While caring for an aging parent or family member could be viewed as a burden, a growing body of research that suggests caregivers can benefit from their role—achieving…
Sept. 12 — Hospice of Santa Barbara to Recognize Outstanding Community Organizations and Individuals at 6th Annual Heroes of Hospice Luncheon
SANTA BARBARA — Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) is pleased to honor special heroes in our community at its 6th annual Heroes of Hospice “Jewels by the Sea” luncheon on September 12. The event will be held at the Four Seasons…
Sept. 15 — San Luis Obispo and The American Heart Association Lace Up to Fund Research and Change Lives
The Heart Walk’s mission is to fund research to cure heart disease and stroke SANTA BARBARA — The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, is hosting the 2018…
Sept. 19 — Our County. Our Kids Hosts Children’s Group Therapy in Conjunction with CALM in Santa Maria
CALM group therapy 12 week series starting September 19 to address domestic violence issues for kids SANTA MARIA — To provide support for children who have been exposed to domestic violence, Our County. Our Kids, a program of Santa Barbara…
Sept. 22 — Bilingual report: Fall Prevention Awareness Day Provides Reminder for Parents & Caregivers
VENTURA COUNTY — The annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day (FPAD), September 22, raises awareness about how to prevent fall-related injuries among older adults. Ventura County Public Health’s Safe Kids Coalition would also like to raise the awareness of unnecessary falls among children.…
Sept. 29 — Alzheimer’s Association Partners With The Collection at RiverPark for Oxnard Walk to End Alzheimer’s
OXNARD — On Saturday, Sept. 29, the Ventura County community is invited to participate in the Oxnard Walk to End Alzheimer’s, an event benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association, to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s disease. Over 14,000 people in Ventura…
Sept. 29 — Santa Barbara and The American Heart Association Lace Up to Fund Research and Change Lives
The Heart and Stroke Walk’s mission is to fund research to cure heart disease and stroke SANTA BARBARA — The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, is…
Ventura Residents Rally in Camarillo on July 26 for Safe Alternatives to Brain-Harming Pesticide Chlorpyrifos. See related news here
Diverse coalition calls for county protections and statewide ban CAMARILLO — There’s a better way to grow food in Ventura County that doesn’t risk damaging the brains and health of local children. That’s the message brought by a diverse group…
Bilingual commentary: The Consequences of Diet
Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes local guest columns, letters to the editor and other submissions from our readers. All opinions expressed in submitted material are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of Amigos805. By David Magallanes •…
CSUCI Nursing Program receives award to expand participation in Los Angeles’ ‘Care Harbor’
CAMARILLO — When asked about her experience “Care Harbor,” a massive free clinic held annually in downtown Los Angeles, 2018 CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Nursing graduate Alysha Payne is at a loss for words. “It was absolutely phenomenal,” she said. “They have dentistry,…
VCMC accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
VENTURA ? The Ventura County Medical Center has been accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer as a Community Cancer Program. Accreditation by the Commission on Cancer, a quality program of the American College of Surgeons, demonstrates…
Governor Signs Jackson Bill to Prevent Domestic Violence Homicides
SB 1331 expands law enforcement training in domestic abuse cases SACRAMENTO — Today Governor Brown signed legislation by State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to prevent domestic violence homicides by training law enforcement officers to identify domestic abuse victims whose lives are…
Students with Autism Begin Summer School at New Camarillo Campus
CAMARILLO — About 60 students with autism began summer school July 16 at the brand new campus of Triton Academy, located at 550 Airport Way near the Camarillo Airport. The campus was built from the ground up in just seven…
Honorees announced for Ventura County Medical Resource Foundation’s (VCMRF) 25th Annual Fainer/Tauber, MD Awards
VENTURA — Honorees have been announced for Ventura County Medical Resource Foundation’s (VCMRF) 25th Annual Fainer/Tauber, MD Awards. The 2018 honorees include: Physician, Beverly Valles Torres, MD; Nurse, Rashidah Khan, RN; Community Service Award, Michael Boyko; Oral Health Specialist, Catherine Chien,…
Senior Focused Technology Utilized by GranVida Voted Top Five Gerontechnology Product by Medtech Boston
CARPINTERIA — Society today is focusing on the quality of life among the fastest growing population—American seniors. According to the California Department of Aging, seniors will have an overall increase of 112 percent during the period from 1990 to 2020.…
Public Hearing on Wildfire Recovery and Prevention to be held July 12
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Public Hearing on Wildfire Recovery and Prevention Dear Friend, From the Thomas Fire and Montecito debris flow to the Holiday Fire in Goleta, our community has endured more than our fair share of…
Bilingual report: Preventing Suicide — Help and Hope
By Ventura County Behavioral Health DID YOU KNOW? 81 people died by suicide in Ventura County in 2016. There has been a significant rise in suicide for middle-aged men. Nationally, it is the second leading cause of death for…
RISE Launches LGBTQ+ Outreach Campaign
New grant funding increases LGBTQ+ outreach and services SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — RISE is proud to announce the launch of its latest public awareness campaign, bringing awareness of RISE services to survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence in…
Camarillo Hospice announces new groups in August
CAMARILLO — Camarillo Hospice has announced new groups in August. Healing Grief through Meditation: Mondays August 6, 13, 20, and 27 12:00 to 1:15 pm Meditation can help reduce the pain that comes with grief and loss. This class will provide you with…
Through Aug. 20 — Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care Bereavement Class – Mindfulness in Grief
SANTA BARBARA — Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care Bereavement Class – Mindfulness in Grief, A Meditation Group. Open to both new and experienced meditators. Group includes time for instruction in meditation and processing one’s grief. Presented by Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, Santa Barbara. Eight…
Aug. 23 — Resource Families Needed in Lompoc: Our County. Our Kids Rises to the Call
Our County. Our Kids. Hosts Resource Family Orientation on August 23 to Meet Ongoing Need of Resource Families SANTA MARIA — Youth in foster care all have one thing in common: They all need families to love and support them.…
Aug. 26 — Ventura County Reproductive Rights Network annual Write for Your Rights event
VENTURA — The Ventura County Reproductive Rights Network is hosting its signature Write For Your Rights event to bring together our community’s collective voice during a time when threats to reproductive rights are at an all time high. Attempts to block…
Aug. 26 — Free Screening of the 2018 Documentary “End Game” + Panel Discussion
Free Screening of the 2018 Documentary “End Game” + Panel Discussion Hospice of Santa Barbara Join Hospice of Santa Barbara for a FREE screening of the 2018 documentary “End Game”, which tells the story of terminally ill patients and the…
Jackson Advances Statewide Industry-Funded Drug & Sharps Take-Back Program
Safe disposal of unused prescription drugs and medical sharps will reduce misuse and addiction while protecting water supply SACRAMENTO – To address a growing problem of prescription drug abuse, the devastating opioid epidemic, accidental poisonings, and traces of pharmaceuticals found in…
Guest commentary: A Shoddy Façade of a Solution: The Recent Executive Order
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Statement from Sindy Benavides, COO and Acting CEO of the League of United Latin America Citizens (LULAC): “People across the nation and beyond have heard our voices, forcing President Trump to reverse the injustice of his Administration’s own making:…