October 3, 2008 RSS feed / Health & Wellness

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Firefighters stay active and in shape

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers READY TO ROLL—Fire Station 33 firefighter Steve Chandler of Moorpark stays fit by riding a stationary bike inside the station at Lake Sherwood last Monday. More...

Home fire deaths increased

Fire departments in action every 20 seconds

The National Fire Protection Agency has published findings from their report on the United States fire loss for 2007 in the NFPA Journal. According to the report, fires killed one person every two and a half hours last year. More...

Resources are available for caregivers

The American Cancer Society estimates that one in three Californians have served as an unpaid caregiver for someone with cancer, with 72 percent caring for an immediate family member. More...

Free talk on colorectal cancer

The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura presents "Frankly Speaking about Colorectal Cancer" with Heinz-Josef Lenz, MD on Sat., Oct. 11 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. More...

Casino night to benefit hospice

A "Las Vegas Cool" fundraiser to benefit Hospice of the Conejo will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Sun., Oct. 5 at Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. More...