Community Governor Gavin Newsom visits community vaccine clinicCommunity member Barbara Wurth, seated, met with Gov. Gavin Newsom and other elected officials while getting her coronavirus vaccine at the Drayson Center on Wednesday, Feb 17. Vaccine site has provided over 15,000 vaccines to San Bernardino County residents and employees Loma Linda University Health’s community vaccine clinic at the Drayson Center was visited by political dignitaries, including California Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday, Feb. 17. Thursday, February 18, 2021 - 10:35

Patient Care Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital recognized as a Best Maternity Care Hospital by NewsweekChildren’s Hospital is one of 217 facilities providing maternity services to receive the accolade of Best Maternity Care Hospital by Newsweek. The distinction recognizes facilities that have excelled in providing care to mothers, newborns and their families Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital was named to Newsweek’s 2021 list of Best Maternity Care Hospitals Wednesday, February 17, 2021 - 12:59

Health & Wellness Discerning risks of COVID-19 and flu infections for cardiovascular patientsThe distinct viral infections are harmful for higher risk cardiovascular patients in differing and overlapping ways. As the winter influenza (flu) season merges with the COVID-19 pandemic, people with cardiovascular disease (CVD) must remain vigilant to safeguard their health and recognize potential damages from Thursday, February 11, 2021 - 05:00

Patient Care Patient’s ‘golden years’ restored after risky procedureUndergoing a TAVR procedure at LLU International Heart Institute granted David Andries a renewed rhythm in life after months of struggle to catch his breath. Though David Andries was a high-risk patient for TAVR, his leap of faith proved favorable. David Andries went from sleeping most of his days away to within a few weeks being able to revamp his backyard gazebo’s deck. Tuesday, February 9, 2021 - 05:00

Community What to know post-vaccineInfectious disease physician provides answers to common post-vaccine questions. Infectious disease physician provides answers to common post-vaccine questions Nearly 10% of people in the United States have received at least one of the two COVID-19 vaccination shots, according to the  Monday, February 8, 2021 - 16:36

Patient Care New LLU COVID Heart Clinic dedicated to patients with long-term effectsRegina Juarez, here in an apple orchard, was an outdoors enthusiast and active healthcare worker before contracting COVID-19 in June 2020 and suffering long-term effects of infection. She has seen improvement since seeking care from the LLU International Heart Institute's COVID Heart Clinic. Clinic patient Regina Juarez sees improvement in lingering effects from COVID-19 Regina Juarez was an active healthcare worker until struck with COVID-19 infection in June 2020. Tuesday, February 16, 2021 - 05:00

Research Loma Linda University Health announces study of combination monoclonal antibody treatment for early COVID-19Loma Linda University Health today announced the phase 2 study of the combination of the two monoclonal antibodies BRII-196 and BRII-198 for the treatment of non-hospitalized individuals with early COVID-19. ACTIV-2 is studying multiple early COVID-19 treatments Loma Linda University Health today announced the phase 2 study of the combination of the two monoclonal antibodies BRII-196 and BRII-198 for the treatment of non-hospitalized individuals with early Monday, February 8, 2021 - 10:55

Health & Wellness To breastfeed or not to breastfeed — is it safe if you have COVID-19?Elaine Hart, MD, says breastfeeding is still in the best interest of your baby, even if you have the virus. OBGYN recommends still breastfeeding with COVID, making slight modifications for baby’s safety Elaine Hart, MD, obstetrician and gynecologist at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, is passionate about empowering moms to breastfeed th Wednesday, February 3, 2021 - 16:29

Academics 6 Loma Linda University Health Consortium residency programs awarded nearly $2.7 million to grow physician workforce in communityMembers of the San Bernardino County Medical Society presented a check on behalf of CalMedForce to Loma Linda University School of Medicine Graduate Medical Education programs on Monday, February 1. CalMedForce awards aim to encourage physicians to work in underserved communities Loma Linda University Health Consortium residency programs will grant nearly $2.7 million in CalMedForce awards to help increase access to healthcare and expand California’s physician workforce. Wednesday, February 3, 2021 - 09:07