March 28, 2008 RSS feed / Health & Wellness

Carelessness can cause eye injuries

Most work, home accidents are avoidable
By John Wood, OD Special to the Acorn

More than 2,000 injuries occur each day in the workplace, according to Prevent Blindness America. More...

Hospital foundation seeks nominations

Award to honor outstanding woman

The Simi Valley Hospital Foundation is taking nominations for the Woman of the Year award. More...

Facts on colorectal cancer

Regular screenings are recommended

"Colorectal cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers in the U.S.," said Dr. James Yoo, assistant professor of surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. More...

Brighton stores donate to Nancy Reagan Breast Center

Both the Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks Brighton's Collectibles gift stores collected more than $8,000 in support of the Nancy Reagan Breast Center as part of a Women's Health Month fundraising campaign. More...