Tag: l.a. county
L.A. County reports first West Nile virus death this year
A San Fernando Valley resident is the first person in L.A. County to die this year from West Nile virus, a mosquito-transmitted...
The 4 best freshwater lakes in L.A. for floating, fishing and everything in between
Nothing screams “summer” more than a day spent by the water. And Angelenos have many ways to access it, including a long...
Hospitals that pursue patients for unpaid bills will have to tell L.A. County
Hospitals must promptly report to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health every time they try to collect medical debt from...
Deaths from drug overdoses plateaued in L.A. County in 2023 after years of increases
Deaths from drug overdoses and poisoning reached a plateau last year in Los Angeles County — the first time in a decade...
L.A. County plans to put $5 million toward wiping out medical debt
Los Angeles County is moving forward with a pilot program to relieve medical debt for struggling residents, setting aside $5 million for...
Mpox is on the rise in L.A. County. Here's how to avoid it
New cases of mpox in Los Angeles County rose considerably in the last two weeks, local health officials said Monday. The “concerning...