Tag archive for ‘health’
-
It’s time to end the health care debate roller coaster
With the House set to vote on the health care reform bill Sunday, Republicans are still using scare tactics to confuse the issues. Not that they don’t want reform, they just don’t want Obama’s reform. It’s time to get off this roller coaster ride, writes CSUB political science professor Mark Martinez.
-
Quality of Life: Kern tops Central Valley in teen births
Valley Public Radio correspondent Shellie Branco profiles a teen mom in Shafter to kick off a discussion of teen pregnancy and parenting for KVPR’s Quality of Life program. Read her story and share your thoughts on what, if anything, the government should do to help teen parents.
-
Artists invited to create health and well-being exhibit
Kaiser Permanente is looking to purchase works of art by local artists inspired by words such as “health,” “thrive” and “well-being.” The Arts Council of Kern is hosting an informational meeting Monday night, Feb. 22, for interested artists.
-
Autism conference speaker beat the odds
Author, scholar and consultant Dr. Stephen Shore, once recommended for institutionalization due to his “strong autistic tendencies,” will speak about life on the autism spectrum at the 15th Annual Autism Awareness Conference Feb. 12.
-
In Season Now: Fennel, turnips and new year’s resolutions
Columnist Michelle Beck makes a pitch for the under-appreciated vegetables available at the farmers’ market now. Also, tips for keeping those healthy eating resolutions.
-
Taking the frustration out of gluten-free eating
For people with food allergies, particularly wheat, here are some tips and resources for eating well.
-
Suicide ’survivors’ walk for healing and support
The first-ever Kern County Walk to Prevent Suicide will raise awareness about the dangerous yet taboo subject and help loved ones impacted by suicide to heal.
-
Introducing a new series on fresh, local and seasonal food
Michelle Beck shares tips on shopping farmers’ markets and preparing seasonal produce. In season now: What to do with butternut squash.
-
Before reform, health care must be deemed a right
America’s philosophy — that anyone who works can pursue anything — breaks down without health care, bioethics expert Art Caplan argued at CSUB Monday night.
-
Kegley Institute tackles ethics of health care reform
Bioethics professor Arthur Caplan will give a talk titled “From Death Panels to Bureaucrats Killing Grandma” on Monday, Oct. 5 at CSUB.
