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What You Should Know about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Community Medical Centers is closely monitoring this season of high-volume influenza and are on high alert for the threat of the coronavirus. This is an
2 masks + 6 feet apart = stop the spread of COVID-19
What’s the best way to stop the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus)? By all of us continuing to wear our face masks and staying six feet
Wells Fargo sparks $50,000 donation for Community’s coronavirus response
Two generous donors gave $50,000 to Community Medical Centers to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. Wells Fargo’s $25,000 gift was matched by an anonymous donor. The
COVID-19 patient recovers, discharged from Clovis Community
“The little things that we take for granted, they’re not to be overlooked,” said Karen Parker-Bryant after she was released from Clovis Community Medical Center
COVID-19 challenges Fresno-area hospitals with ‘uncharted waters’ for care, economics
Originally published in the Fresno Bee. By Dr. Tom Utecht, Chief Medical and Quality Officer of Community Medical Centers. Week by week, we see the intensity of
Cleaning and disinfecting your home during COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend social distancing, hand washing, and regularly disinfecting high touch areas to prevent the spread of
What dietitians want you to know about the keto diet
You don’t have to be interested in weight loss to have heard of the “keto diet”. This strict low carb diet has been gaining popular attention in
What You Should Know about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Community Medical Centers is closely monitoring this season of high-volume influenza and are on high alert for the threat of the coronavirus. This is an
2-Year-Old Emmy Lovik’s Original Artwork Raising Money for Community
Eryn Lovik was just looking for a way to keep her 2-year-old daughter, Emmy, entertained during Fresno County’s stay-at-home order during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis. As
Community Medical Centers plans for COVID-19 patients from as far away as Bay Area
Originally published in the Fresno Bee.By Craig Castro, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of Community Medical Centers. While social engagements have come to a standstill
Staying Mentally Healthy During Shelter-in-Place
Michael Roubicek, Ph.D. tells you how to stay mentally healthy during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) shelter-in-place. It’s important to have a plan, maintain balance and unplug.
Facts about COVID-19 (coronavirus)
Dr. Rais Vohra, interim health officer of the Fresno County Department of Public Health, shares information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and what you need to know
5 Ways to View COVID-19 (coronavirus) Coverage
It’s almost impossible to get away from the topic of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) or how it’s affecting our lives on a daily basis. One tactic
How to Properly use Hand Sanitizer
Registered Nurse Laurie Shirley shows you how to properly use hand sanitizer, when soap and clean water aren’t available, to protect yourself and your family
Community, CUSD partner to address suicides and teens in crisis
The mental health crisis was growing. Three Clovis West High School boys took their own lives during the first few months of the 2016-2017 school year.
Free lung screening helps smokers detect lung cancer early
Lung cancer cases in the United States have declined steadily over the past 50 years. That’s largely because people aren’t smoking cigarettes as much as
How to Make a Healthy Ratatouille
Recipe provided by Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital Sous Chef Daniel Thomas This simple and delicious meal originates from the Provence area of France and is
Protecting Yourself and Others Against Coronavirus, Flu
Dr. Rais Vohra, interim health officer with Fresno County Department of Public Health shares tips on what you can do daily to protect yourself and
Hospital-trained chaplains provide solace in farm fields
After spending two winter seasons working California and Arizona fruit harvests, Rigoberto Escobedo Muñoz expects the loneliness of being away from his wife and four
Should I take vitamins?
In an ideal world, we’d get all the vitamins and minerals we need from our food and environment. You may feel that your diet needs
Heart Monitor Helps Patients with Heart Failure Spend Less Time in the Doctor’s Office
Every night for nearly 20 years Teresa Manning went to bed fearing that she might not wake up. Manning has heart failure, meaning her heart
What to Eat After a Heart Attack
By Cristen Lindsay RD, CNSC Changing the way you eat after a heart attack can feel daunting. Learning and adopting a new lifestyle after such a
Preventing and Treating High Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance produced by your liver to help make hormones and digest fatty foods. When it builds up in your arteries, it
NICU Team at Clovis Community Puts Parents’ Minds at Ease
Baby Adriel’s little cry is music to his parents Alex and Brenda Jacinto’s ears. Their baby boy was born eight weeks early. “I just started getting
Carbon Monoxide: The Invisible Killer
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that often goes undetected when too much is in the air and can lead to serious tissue
Caffeine and Your Health
That two o’clock feeling. It’s the time of the afternoon when you’re sitting at your desk and your mind and body hit that afternoon slump.
Health Benefits of Nuts
By Cristen B. Lindsay, RD, CNSCIncluding nuts in your daily diet is a great way to gain from their health benefits. Nuts are convenient, portable,
New Guidelines for HPV Vaccine
The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted disease that affects more than 14 million Americans each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and
Premature Baby Boy Graduates from NICU
Babies born prematurely can have major health setbacks. That was the case for Ezra Campbell, who was born 15 weeks early. But a team of
What is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that affects more than 53 million Americans nationwide. It causes bones to become weak and brittle, resulting in higher risk of