Big Bear News - Mountain Matters - Big Bear Lake, CA - January is recognized as National Blood Donor Month and the nation is currently facing a severe blood shortage in hospitals and blood banks across the country according to the American Red Cross. The organization said that donations have decreased by 40% over the past twodecades, and since the onset of the pandemic, roughly … [Read more...] about BVCHD Community Blood Drive on Friday, February 2nd
Bear Valley Community Hospital
Two State-of-the Art Dialysis Machines Now Available at the Bear Valley Community Hospital
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - State-of-the-art, life-saving dialysis machines will be up and running at Bear Valley Community Healthcare District (BVCHD) in December. When last winter’s disastrous storms left no access out of the Valley, some residents tragically lost their lives after being unable to reach their regular dialysis treatment off the mountain. To ensure that … [Read more...] about Two State-of-the Art Dialysis Machines Now Available at the Bear Valley Community Hospital
One Positive Test for COVID-19 Following Last Friday’s Drive Up Testing Event
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Last night, San Bernardino County reported their test results from the mountain area COVID-19 testing event held in Big Bear on Friday, April 16th. Of the 229 specimens taken from individuals, only one tested positive for the virus. The County still reports 6 confirmed cases in the Big Bear Valley. It is unclear at this time … [Read more...] about One Positive Test for COVID-19 Following Last Friday’s Drive Up Testing Event
SNF Unit Moves to YMCA Camp Oakes
Big Bear, CA - In response to the potential need for expansion and to keep residents of the Skilled Nursing Facility safe, John Friel, CEO of the Bear Valley Community Healthcare District, tells Kbear that the hospital will be moving the SNF department to the YMCA Camp Oakes until further notice. After many weeks of planning, the move is expected to take place on Friday, April … [Read more...] about SNF Unit Moves to YMCA Camp Oakes
The Prescription Drug Take Back Box Has a New Home
Big Bear Lake, CA - For nearly three years, the Big Bear Valley’s Prescription Drug Take Back Box has been readily available to community members, hosted by the local San Bernardino County Sheriff’s station, and located in the court building adjacent to the station. With the re-opening of the court in January, the box needed to be relocated. Nearly 1500 pounds of expired or … [Read more...] about The Prescription Drug Take Back Box Has a New Home