Who is the happiest person you know? Who’s that one person in your life, be it a colleague at work, a longtime friend or family member, who always seems to be wearing a smile and radiating positivity whenever you see them? Now answer this: Do you envy that person or are you annoyed by them? We may not all go through life thinking everything is sunshine and rainbows, but … [Read more...] about 6 Small Ways to Improve Your Mood
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Childhood Vaccinations Myths and Truths
Are you nervous about vaccinating your kids? Are you having trouble separating the myths from the truth? So why do parents choose not to vaccinate their children? It's largely due to the spread of misinformation. Vaccines cause autism:This line of thinking originated with a 1997 study that suggested that the Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccine was causing autism in … [Read more...] about Childhood Vaccinations Myths and Truths
Helen Walsh Honored
Big Bear, CA - On Sunday, August 27, at the home of Kent and Linda Ricchiuti-Stalcup, Helen Walsh was honored as the recipient of the inaugural Helen Walsh Humanitarian Award. The purpose of this award is to honor those individuals who have provided exceptional support of the Bear Valley Community Healthcare District Foundation and other community organizations that support the … [Read more...] about Helen Walsh Honored
‘Breakaway From Cancer’ Honors Local Cancer Survivor During Amgen Tour of California
Big Bear, CA - On Friday, May 19, Big Bear Lake resident and cancer survivor Tina Follett will help kick-off day six of the 12th annual Amgen Tour of California, America’s most prestigious professional cycling race. Follett was selected to participate in the official start activities by Amgen on behalf of the company’s Breakaway from Cancer® initiative, which aims to … [Read more...] about ‘Breakaway From Cancer’ Honors Local Cancer Survivor During Amgen Tour of California
Mom & Dad Project Receives Grant to Provide Free Car Seats
Big Bear, CA, January 26, 2017 - In August of 2016, Bear Valley Community Healthcare District’s Mom & Dad Project applied for a grant to provide car seats to help parents and caregivers abide by the new car seat law effective January 2017. According to California Highway Patrol, effective January 2017, “Children under 2 years of age shall ride in a rear-facing car seat … [Read more...] about Mom & Dad Project Receives Grant to Provide Free Car Seats
BVCHD’s Emergency Department Receives Award for Extra Training
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