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More Than Pets: The Important Roles of Service and Support Animals

Lupus: When Your Body Attacks Itself

Pregnancy Checklist

Having Asthma Means Every Breath Counts

Everyone Needs Protection from the Sun

Here’s the Latest Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters

Medi-Cal is Expanding to More Californians

Do Your Part this Earth Day

Stop Diabetes Before It Ever Starts

Managing Stress Before It Becomes Anxiety

Moving from Awareness to Acceptance of People with Autism

Cancer Patients Have More Hope After Years of Advancements

The Importance of Bladder Health

Be Ready the Next Time Disaster Strikes

Colorectal Cancer Can Be Stopped with Early Detection

Poisoning Facts and Tips for Prevention

How to Keep Your Child Safe from Covid-19

Superior Safety: Why Experts Are Recommending N95 Masks

Don’t Let Arthritis Control Your Life

Raising Awareness About Heart Health

A Healthy Smile Starts at an Early Age

Stay on Guard as New Variant Cases Rise

Foods with Surprising Health Benefits

Ways to Keep the Whole Family Active, Together

The Thyroid Plays a Huge Role in Your Health

Do You Have It in You to Donate Blood?

Stay Vigilant to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 During the Holidays

Meditate Your Way to Less Stress

The Good and the Bad of Caffeine for Your Teen

Stopping the Spread of HIV Is Key to Ending the Disease

Tips for Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder

How to Keep Your Vision Healthy

You Have Questions about Open Enrollment and We Have Answers

Get Care from Home with AltaMed Telehealth Services

Protect Your Child with Safe, Effective Immunizations

Tips for Staying Mentally Healthy Through Trying Times

What to Know about Early Childhood Development Milestones

What to Know About Kidney Stones and Gallstones

Pandemic Pregnancies: What You Need to Know

Stop the Spread of Vaccine Misinformation in Your Community

Separating Fact from Fiction around Infant Mortality

National Voter Registration Day: Take the First Step to Build a Better Democracy and Better Communities

Mammograms Are a Powerful Tool for the Early Detection of Breast Cancer

Cutting Back on Added Sugar Brings Some Sweet Health Benefits

Take Simple Precautions to Protect Your Hearing

COVID-19, Flu, Allergies or a Cold? A Helpful Guide to Knowing the Difference

Recognize the Risks and Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer

How to Prevent Dangerous Falls for Seniors

Tips to Keep Your Baby Safe

Breastfeeding: A Lifetime of Benefits

Health Centers on the Front Line of Community Health

PrEP Means One Less Thing to Worry About

What You Can Expect When School Reopens

Don’t Ignore Blood Pressure, Control It

What You Should Know about Recall Elections

Addressing Mental Health Issues in the LGBTQ+ Community

Pronouns Are Small Words that Carry Huge Meaning

Allergy Care Options You Can Practice Yourself

Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community Year Round

How to Talk to Your Child About Mass Shootings

Know How Redistricting Affects Your Vote, in Every Election

Getting Girls Ready for Their First Gynecological Exam

The Truth about Teen Pregnancy

Keep Foodborne Illnesses from Spoiling Your Summer Picnic

There Is More to Menopause Than the End of Your Monthly Period

Don’t Forget Vaccinations Are Needed for Back to School

Become an AltaMed COVID-19 Vaccine Volunteer

Tips for Making Back to School Safer

Diverse Communities Need Care that Meets Their Diverse Needs

Coping with ‘Normal’ after an Unsettling Year

The Shingles Vaccine Is an Effective Way to Stop a Common and Painful Infection

It’s Never Too Late to Stop Smoking

Grow Healthy at Every Age with Recommended Health Screenings for Seniors

Adolescent and Teen Physicals during a Pandemic

Endometriosis: Beyond Menstrual Cramps

Don’t Lower Your Guard Against COVID, Even After Receiving the Vaccine

Tips for Parents of Picky Eaters

People with Speech Disorders Are Finding Their Voices

Putting a Stop to Domestic Violence

Helping Participants Return to AltaMed PACE Safely

Staying Safe from COVID-19 Means Staying Apart and Staying at Home

In Early Birds Versus Night Owls, It’s Best to Get Some Sleep

Gratitude Is the Best Weapon to Fight FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)

Beating Lymphoma Starts with Proper Diagnosis

What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine

Spotting the Difference Between Flu and COVID-19 in Kids

Keep Your Gut Healthy to Keep Yourself Healthy

Reduce the Risk of Spreading COVID-19 During the Holidays

AltaMed Is Here to Help You End the Year on a Healthy Note

Thanksgiving Celebrations: What You Should Know

Open Enrollment FAQs for 2020-2021

Pancreatic Cancer Affects Fewer but Is Deadlier than Other Cancers

Understanding When Heart Palpitations Become Problematic

Strokes Can Be Devastating but Entirely Preventable

ADHD’s Effects Stretch Beyond Childhood

Healthy Dental Habits Keep Diabetes and Heart Disease at Bay

Don’t Wait for Flu Season to Get Your Flu Shot

Bipolar Disorder Is Much More than Mood Swings

Understanding the Risks of Opioids

Reproductive Health Is About More Than Babies

5 Reasons Why You Should Vote!

8 FAQs that Reveal the Not-So-Sweet Truth About Added Sugar

Healthy Lifestyle Changes to Help You Get Your Cholesterol Under Control

State Budget Protects Many Key Health Services, But Only for Now

Vote and Grow Healthy: Why Your Health, Community, and Future Depends on It

You Need Health Care Coverage Right Now. Let Us Help.

8 Great Reasons to Try Going Meatless

4 Reasons Why You Should Start Strength Training (and 4 Essential Exercises)

Anxiety Disorders: Know the Different Types and Symptoms

Help for Caregivers: Recognize the Signs of Cognitive Impairment

How to Safely Stay Active and Exercise to Best Protect Yourself or Family

Colorectal Cancer: Don’t Put Yourself at Risk

The Services to Help You Grow Healthy and the Protection to Keep You Safe

Let’s Get Back on Track for Women’s Health Care

6 Naturally Effective Ways to Boost Your Immune System

7 Ways to Support Your Child’s Mental Health

How to Safely and Effectively Support Black Lives Matter and Racial Justice

Don’t Lose Any More Sleep Over Your Insomnia

Grief, Sadness, and Your Mental Health

Why Having a Routine During Quarantine is So Important

Grow Healthy with All of Us

Drinking (or Not) During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Extending Telehealth Services Past the Pandemic a Priority for AltaMed

Busting Myths Around Screen Time: Balance is Key During Quarantine

Follow-up Visits for Your Newborn During a Pandemic

COVID-19: Taking Care of Your Mental Health Matters More Than Ever

Protect Your Lungs, Protect Yourself from COVID-19

Grocery Shop Safely with These 10 Tips to Protect Your Health

Talking to Your Child About COVID-19

Be Careful Where You Get Your Coronavirus News

Show Yourself Some Love with 9 Self-Care Tips During the Coronavirus Crisis

LA’s Public Schools Are Closed. Here’s How to Help Your Kids.

Intermittent Fasting: How Alternating Between Eating and Fasting Can Help You Shed Pounds and Improve Your Health

Healthy Aging: What’s Normal Versus What You Should Worry About

Take an Alternative Approach to Good Health with Complementary Care

The 2020 Census: Stand Up and Be Counted!

What to Do If You’ve Been Told You Need Surgery

The 10 FAQs You Have to Read Before Trying the Keto Diet

Heart-Healthy Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure

The Beginners’ FAQs on Cardio Exercise

What Traffic Does to Your Health

Grow Healthy with Complete Care from AltaMed

6 Exercises and Stretches That Can Help Prevent Back Pain

9 Ways to Save Money on Your Health Costs

The Link Between Food and Mood: It’s Not All in Your Head

HIV/AIDS: How Far We’ve Come, How Far We Still Have to Go

Stress Less with These Facts and Helpful Tips

Your 2019-2020 Open Enrollment FAQ

This Fall, Spice Up Your Cooking the Healthy Way

Naturally Beautiful: Healthy Foods for Your Skin, Nails, and Hair

Alcohol and Your Health

Vaping is Everywhere and the Risks are Real

7 Tips to Help You Get Ready for Your First Breast Cancer Awareness Walk

Grow Pink, Grow Healthy: What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer

Fight Alzheimer’s by Keeping Your Brain Sharp

Why You Need Vitamins and the Best Places to Get Them

Is the Skin You’re in Painful? It Could be Psoriasis.

Five Essential Tips for Protecting Your Eyes and Vision

Understanding Hepatitis: A, B, C & Me

Summer Fruits & Vegetables to Try Right Now!

Men’s Health Issues: Common Challenges, Overcoming Myths

Hot Weather is Here: Stay Safe and Cool

Making Healthy Choices When Eating at Restaurants

The Health Risks of Loneliness and How to Combat Them

The Value of Preventive Cancer Screenings for Early Detection

Your Guide to Choosing Healthy Drinks for Your Family

Allergies: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention Tips

When to Visit your Doctor, Urgent Care, or the ER

How Do I Know if a C-Section is Right for Me?

Get the Basics About Diabetes Prevention

5 Spring Fruits & Vegetables: Healthy, Delicious, Available Now

Food Poisoning 101: Recognizing and Preventing Illness

The 7 Things You Need to Know About Public Charge

5 Ways to Promote a Positive Body Image for Kids

Child Immunizations: What, Why, When

Busting the Myths Around Diabetes

Protecting Your Skin When It’s Cool Outside

6 Top Healthy Living Apps for Your Physical & Mental Well-Being

Colorectal Cancer: Know Your Risks & Get Tested

10 Easy Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep

All About Arthritis

Feeling SAD? Seasonal Affective Disorder is Real.

Outdoor Activities You Can Do All Year Long

The Nine Things You Need to Know to Keep Your Heart Healthy

Keeping Your Child’s Smile Healthy

The Simple Steps to Managing Your Winter Allergies

The Health Benefits (and Risks) of Drinking Caffeine

Back Pain Basics and Prevention

The Skinny on Those Tiny Tummy Teas

5 Tips for Turning Your Resolutions into Habits that Last

Don’t Be Caught Unprepared: What Goes in an Emergency Kit

There’s So Much You Can Do to Protect Yourself from Cervical Cancer

Give the Gift of Health – To Yourself!

Easy Alternatives to Make Holiday Foods Healthier

The Facts and Fiction Behind the Affordable Care Act

Mental Health Matters

An Ounce of Prevention: AIDS/HIV Awareness

Prenatal Care is Good for Moms and for Babies

5 Fall-Fresh Fruits & Veggies to Try Now!

The Top 5 Things You Can Do to Protect Yourself Against Lung Cancer

It’s Election Day: Stand Up for What You Believe In

Join Us to Get Out the Vote!

Busting Flu Myths

Make Your Voice Heard & Help AltaMed Make a Difference

Follow Your Heart to Better Health

Open Enrollment: How to Get the Most Out of Your Benefits

A Healthy Smile for Your Child

Health Screenings After 50

Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others

For Your Health: 6 Top Questions About Open Enrollment

Grow Pink: All You Need to Know About Breast Cancer

4 Ways to Support a Loved One with Breast Cancer

Dodging the Flu: Use Your First Line of Defense

Boost Your Immune System!

Quick Summer Salad Recipes

Flu or Pneumonia? Spot the Difference

Childhood Obesity: Fight the Growing Problem

Eating Until You’re Color-Full

Mental Health: Seek Help, Be the Help

Back-to-School Tips

Immunizations: Protect Your Child

Healthy Summer Habits

What’s the Difference?

Star—Spangled Snacks

Stay Ahead of Your Behind

Early Detection: Your Secret Weapon Against Cancer

Celebrate the Man, the Myth, the Legend—Your Dad!

The ABCs of the Birds and the Bees

Take Control of Your Diabetes

Spring Forward with a New and Improved Medicare ID Card

Motherly Advice

Knowledge is Power

The Healthy Learning Curve

Celebrating Our Differences with Autism Awareness Month

Immunizations: To Serve and Protect

Shamrock Out with These Fun St. Patrick’s Day Treats

Kidneys: Lean, Mean, Blood-Cleaning Machines

Don't Sweat the Prep of a Colorectal Exam

Celebrate Patient Safety Awareness Week This March

Stay Heart Healthy This February

Make Sure Your Child Keeps Those Pearly Whites Intact

Grow Together with AltaMed

We're Here to Help Get You Through the Flu Season

Celebrating MLK Day

Support Cervical Cancer Awareness Month this January

New Year On the Block

Last Chance to Enroll in Covered California for 2018

Special Medicare Enrollment Period Available to Those Affected by California Wildfires

AltaMed 2017 Holiday Hours

AltaMed Releases Season 3 of Sin Vergüenza in Honor of World AIDS Day

Holiday Safety Tips and Tricks

Fight Depression During the Holidays with Random Acts of Kindness

It’s time to renew your health plan through Covered California!

Healthy Eating Around the Holidays

It’s National Diabetes Awareness Month!

Happy Veterans Day!

Get Educated for National Latino AIDS Awareness Day

Help Remove the Stigma of Mental Illness

Hearts Beat Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Trick or Teeth! Tips to a Healthy Halloween!

Continue the Fight Against Childhood Obesity

Suicide Prevention: Look for the Warning Signs

Get Fit by Working Out on a Budget

Don't Let the Flu Get to You!

Breastfeeding: Keeping Your Newborn Happy and Healthy

South Gate Grand Opening!

AltaMed Launches a New Website!

AltaMed Celebrates Community Clinics During National Health Center Week

Getting Your Lab Results Just Got Easier

Take Care with Your Health Care

AltaMed Is Here to Stay

Put a Stop to Sexual Assault

Let Us Be Your One Shot Stop