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More Shots in Arms: A COVID-19 Vaccination Site Opens at the …

WebThe clinic is located in the easternmost section of the convention center's Oasis ballroom, just off the lawn area adjacent to Avenida Caballeros. It is the second …

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Closing Disparities: Former Desert Healthcare District CEO Dr.

WebDr. Conrado Barzaga was in the news back in late September, when—abruptly and without public explanation—he was removed from his position as chief executive officer of the Desert Healthcare District (DHCD). At the time, the DHCD board of directors, who were responsible his dismissal, released only a minimum amount …

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Health Care on the Road: CSUSB’s Nursing Street Medicine …

WebIn 2019, when Dr. Diane Vines helped create the California State University at San Bernardino’s Nursing Street Medicine program on the Palm Desert campus, she …

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Ignoring the Underserved: The State Initially Left Clinics That Serve

WebA Los Angeles network of community clinics had a plan to administer thousands of vaccine doses each week. But state officials said they’d have to wait. Why? Hospitals were prioritized over clinics that serve Latino, low-income communities.

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WebTaylor has been involved in the Palm Springs conference from the start, which has evolved to include a wide variety of collaborators who joined forces, including …

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The Delta Variant Is a Very Bad Thing; You Can Soon Fly Nonstop …

WebNews you should know, including the dire health care situation the Delta variant is causing in the South; new nonstop flights out of PS; gay men explain their app-based racism; and more!

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A Broken Heart, Literally: After My Husband Died, My Cardiologist

WebNearly everyone knows someone who has died this year, whether from COVID-19 or other causes. This has been a year of death for this planet, and if you have …

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A Wave of Hate Against Asian-Americans; Vaccine Eligibility …

WebAnd Now, the News • The state is greatly expanding vaccination eligibility. According to our partners at CalMatters: “Gov. Gavin Newsom announced (Thursday) that all Californians 50 and older will be eligible to be vaccinated on April 1, while everyone 16 and older will qualify two weeks later.The governor also said that … the state will loosen …

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Filling the Valley's Health-Coverage Gaps: Desert AIDS Project Is …

WebDesert AIDS Project has started construction on the largest expansion since it moved into its current campus in 1998—a $20 million project, slated for

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Know Your Neighbors: Don't Ignore National Healthcare Decisions …

WebThursday, April 16, is National Healthcare Decisions Day—devoted to encouraging you to fill out an advance directive indicating who should speak for you

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WebCar karaoke enthusiast: “What money?” Classmate: “The money your parents gave you for singing lessons.” OK, boomer. As much as I hate that phrase, we …

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The Weekly Independent Comics Page for Jan. 11, 2024!

WebIndy Digest: Jan. 11, 2024. A week ago in this space, we discussed the fact that we’re in the midst of another COVID-19 spike—and it’s becoming quite clear that this one is big.In fact, it appears to be the second-largest spike we’ve had, period, behind only that nasty Omicron spike of 2021-2022.

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Strategies for Stress: Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine and …

WebEconomic hardship often exacerbates personal stress—and that has prompted the Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine and the Joslyn Center to team up to provide …

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Rising COVID-19 Cases May Bring Back Mask Mandates; the …

WebIndy Digest: June 2, 2022. The Independent did quite well in the California Journalism Awards for the year 2021 First and foremost: I am proud to announce that the Independent finished second in our two general excellence categories: In the category for weeklies with a print circulation of 11,001-25,000, we finished second to the San Francisco Business …

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The Power of Music: La Luz Pushes Through the Pandemic and …

WebLa Luz is finally getting to fully tour in support of the band’s self-titled 2021 release, after a tour was cut short by both the omicron surge and personal health reasons.

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CV History: Dr. June Robertson McCarroll Was the Valley’s First …

WebThe government also needed a doctor to serve the desert’s Native American population, and in 1907, Robertson was appointed to the Bureau of Indian Affairs to …

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Know Your Neighbors: Meet Joanie Bayhack, a Former Media …

WebJoanie Bayhack’s energy comes through clearly—even on the phone. The fitness advocate and instructor is clearly her own best advertisement for health and …

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Time for a Checkup: HARC Is Getting Ready to Once Again Look at …

WebIf you live in the Coachella Valley, you may receive a phone call sometime early next year from a nonprofit called HARC—Health Assessment and Research for

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A Note From the Editor: The Independent Is Honored for Our …

WebOn Feb. 14, depending on the state of the pandemic, I’ll either be at the City Council chambers at Palm Springs City Hall, or I’ll be on a Zoom awards …

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