Big Bear Lake, CA, November 16, 2016 - Bear Valley Community Healthcare District has been awarded the Quest for Zero: Excellence in ED award from BETA Healthcare Group. BETA Healthcare Group is focused on improving reliability and reducing risk exposure in emergency departments. BETA provides member hospitals and medical groups the opportunity for significant reductions in ED … [Read more...] about BVCHD’s Emergency Department Receives Award for Extra Training
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Distracted Driving is No Accident
Big Bear, CA, November 11, 2016 - Every year, thousands of people are seriously injured or killed statewide in vehicle collisions caused by distracted drivers. The unfortunate truth is distracted driving collisions are 100 percent preventable, because distracted driving is a choice. Though there are numerous distractions a driver must manage, cell phone use is the most … [Read more...] about Distracted Driving is No Accident
Southern California Mountains Foundation Seeking Young Adult Applicants for Americorps
Big Bear, CA, October 28, 2016 - The Southern California Mountains Foundation Urban Conservation Corps AmeriCorps program is now recruiting individuals ages 18-25 years old with an “I can do it attitude” that want to serve for 6 months on a service crew that will help restore and protect the San Bernardino National Forest. AmeriCorps service crew members will provide wildfire … [Read more...] about Southern California Mountains Foundation Seeking Young Adult Applicants for Americorps
Stay Safe and Use a Designated Driver this Halloween
Big Bear, CA, October 24, 2016 - For all those planning to party this Halloween, be sure to stay safe and use a designated driver! Our wonderful mountain community has a great program, the Big Bear Designated Driver Program, which offers incentives for designated drivers across the mountain. The Big Bear Designated Driver Program was put in place by the Breakthrough Task Force … [Read more...] about Stay Safe and Use a Designated Driver this Halloween
Always Be Bear Aware
San Bernardino National Forest, CA, October 20, 2016 - Investigators from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) have concluded the investigation of a bear attack on a Southern California man last Monday. CDFW is unable to confirm the current location of the bear. No further efforts will be made to trap and/or euthanize the bear. On Oct. 10, a 54-year-old … [Read more...] about Always Be Bear Aware