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She led Pasadena’s response to the pandemic, and now …

WEBDr. Ying-Ying Goh, Pasadena’s public Health director and health officer, is set to take a one-year leave from her position as Pasadena’s top health official after being …

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Pasadena will stick with county COVID guidelines

WEBPasadena Public Health Director Ying-Ying Goh told the City Council this week that indoor masking will be required in the city as long as there is a high rate of …

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From worry to hope: Pasadena Public Health’s journey …

WEBDr. Ying-Ying Goh, Health officer and Director for the city of Pasadena Public Health Department, speaks during a press conference for a collaboration with …

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COVID-19 and flu cases are up in Pasadena. Here’s what …

WEBPasadena, which runs its own health department, has seen a steady increase in the 7-day rolling average from 7.7 cases to 8.9 cases, between Nov. 20 and …

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How Pasadena’s tiny health department grew stronger to …

WEBPraise and criticism. Pasadena’s health department earned kudos from City Manager Steve Mermell as well as former Mayor Terry Tornek, who held the post …

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Pasadena set to update COVID-19 vaccination and …

WEBPasadena will strengthen its COVID-19 vaccination and masking requirements for healthcare workers and healthcare facilities, according to interim …

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Pandemic-era hero: Meet Dr. Kimberly Shriner, the San …

WEBShriner is the tip of the spear for public health officials, often communicating the latest virus news to the public, explaining what's happening on a day-to-day basis, …

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Heightened focus on health departments has some LA …

WEBLos Angeles County Director of Public Health Barbara Ferrer, left, with Christina Ghaly, director of health services, Sachi Hamai, CEO of LA County, and Kevin …

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Pasadena’s epidemiologist, who hasn’t had a day off since …

WEBPasadena’s top epidemiologist, Dr. Matt Feaster, hasn’t had a day off since February. He’s Pasadena Public Health Director Dr. Ying-Ying Goh’s right-hand man, …

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San Gabriel offering free mental wellness expo in …

WEBIn conjunction with its Human Equity, Access and Relations Commission (HEAR), it is playing host to a free mental wellness expo on Sunday, Sept. 18. It will take …

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In the San Gabriel Valley, language barriers to healthcare still steep

WEBThe Herald Christian Health Center is one of them. Carolin Eng, CEO of the Herald Christian Health Center, started the center in 2007 to provide quality and …

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Pasadena continues to align with LA County on coronavirus rules

WEBThe Pasadena Health Department affirmed its decision to align with county rules on Monday. “Today, there were 12 incident cases and one probable case,” …

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Change Healthcare cyberattack due to no

WEBProtesters hold up signs saying “Stop Denying Us Care” as Andrew Witty, Chief Executive Officer of UnitedHealth Group, front, gathers his papers after testifying …

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Rep. Judy Chu to host free health fair at Pasadena Senior Center

WEBRep. Judy Chu, D-Pasadena, will host a free health fair on Friday, March 15, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Pasadena Senior Center. Organizations such as …

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UCLA issues dispersal order as pro-Palestinian demonstrators rally …

WEBHundreds of demonstrators had amassed at the pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA on Wednesday evening, with law enforcement standing by after …

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Pasadena’s city college and school district announce new

WEBTwo educational bodies in Pasadena separately announced new permanent leadership over the weekend, after nearly year-long searches. During a special meeting …

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‘Breaking a promise’: California deficit could halt raises for

WEBThus far, the state has provided around half that total, most of which has gone to raising wages and benefits. Workers had been expecting one more increase, of $2-$4 …

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Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health

WEBIt’s wine time. Beer Thirty. Happy hour. Five o’clock somewhere. Maybe it’s also time to rethink drinking? Moderate drinking was once thought to have benefits for …

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UCLA resumes ‘limited’ operations after police dismantle pro

WEBCalifornia Highway Patrol (CHP) officers clear a pro-Palestinian encampment after dispersal orders were given at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) …

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LA enacts $25 minimum wage for healthcare workers

WEBHealthcare workers in Los Angeles just got a raise. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti signed an ordinance Friday, July 8 that sets a $25-an-hour minimum wage for …

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Huntington Hospital touts $161 million in ‘community benefits’ in …

WEBHuntington Health, which operates the 544-bed Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, said this week that it delivered more than $161 million in community benefits …

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Walmart closes health centers, telehealth unit as costs rise

WEBWalmart is abandoning its plan to build out a network of low-cost health clinics due to escalating costs and reimbursement challenges. The retailer said Tuesday that it …

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Carmona chosen to lead Pasadena health department while Goh …

WEBManuel Carmona, Pasadena’s deputy public health director has been appointed to serve as interim public health director while Dr. Ying-Ying Goh takes a one …

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Larry Wilson: Opening a window to more Pasadena al fresco dining

WEBJannie McKinney, of Glendale, and her 27-year-old daughter Jasmine Thomas, of Pasadena, have lunch at Mi Piace on Colorado Boulevard as Pasadena reopens …

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How a Pasadena poet uses the gift of words to help autistic adults

WEBIsolation, heartache and devastation are just some of the big emotions felt by Pasadena resident MeiMei Liu when she lost her father to cancer at a young age. For …

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Hacienda Heights mother killed by her son ‘didn’t have the heart’ …

WEBAfter killing his mother, Nelson Garibay moved on to the home’s backyard, where he found Flores-Romero and attacked him with the bat. Soliz said detectives later …

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