July 4, 2008 RSS feed / Health & Wellness

Cool tips to cope with heat

High temperatures can create dangerous situations in which heatrelated illnesses are possible. Children and the elderly are most susceptible to heat stroke. No person or pet should stay in an enclosed vehicle even for a short time. More...

Hearing loss group to meet

The Hearing Loss Association, an educational/support group for hearing impaired people, will meet at 2 p.m. Thurs., July 10 in the multipurpose room of the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. More...

Take care of hearing aids

If you know someone who wears a hearing aid, or you wear one yourself, here are six tips on hearing aid care that you may want to listen to: •Keep the hearing aid away from heat and moisture. More...

Hospital tears down old building

Simi Valley Hospital will begin demolition of the original hospital building, constructed in 1965, to make way for a new 7,000-square-foot lobby featuring a vaulted ceiling, chapel and gift shop. More...

Look for signs of cerebral palsy in children

Parents may not be aware of the signs and symptoms of major developmental disabilities, such as cerebral palsy. More...