Strong desert winds routinely generate and carry dust across the region, affecting air quality and public health.
'Profits over patients': nurses at this hospital say the facility is jeopardizing care for the most vulnerable patients by cutting staffing.
The day-long conference begins at 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 2 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The event is free and open to the public.
Due to an aging and damaged filtration system, lap pool operations will be suspended until further notice.
TB testing is being offered to those who may have been exposed.
Infections are concentrated in the lungs, generally stemming from inhalation of fungal spores while spending time outdoors.
Nurses at JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio planned an informational picket to address concerns on patient care and workplace conditions.
Officials said the issues of contention include inadequate training and wages, insufficient staffing, and badly needed facility upgrades.
Blistering heat was expected in parts of Riverside County this week. Find a local cooling center near you.
Discussion topics will include renewable energy, green technology and careers in environmental health, organizers said.
Officials are urging residents to take caution after a mosquito tested positive for the virus, marking the first positive result this year.
As part of a promotion, this gym chain is offering a weekend of free access.
California now has nine confirmed measles cases in 2025, according to the California Department of Public Health.
"We all agree that dust is a major concern for the residents living in Riverside County," Riverside County Supervisor V. Manuel Perez says.
A new study found that fertilized soil plays a huge role in polluting the massive lake, contributing to widespread health concerns.
To help improve health, happiness and longevity among Palm Springs residents, the city has adopted the Blue Zones Initiative.
The mosquito-borne hemorrhagic fever is spread in tropical areas and causes severe bleeding, shock, and even death, officials say.
All residents are reminded to "wash hands thoroughly & frequently, cover coughs and sneezes, consider indoor masking and stay home if ill."
About Families’ primary goal is to help Coachella Valley families find support in one another to raise happy, healthy families.
The quakes struck just before noon Friday.
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) from the Salton Sea is wafting over the region. The gas, a product of decay, has a distinctive smell of rotten eggs.
The South Coast AQMD extended the advisory until 10 a.m. Wednesday.
If you are smelling rotten eggs, here's why.
The truck-mounted mosquito control spraying operations will start Saturday and continue on a weekly basis through Sept. 21.
Engagement and input from Coachella Valley residents are crucial to shaping effective and responsive behavioral health services.
At this time last year, the Coachella Valley had no detections of virus activity.
The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District is now increasing its control efforts to interrupt further WNV transmission.
After an air quality alert over the first weekend of the Coachella Music & Arts Festival, experts offer some advice on avoiding the illness.
Eisenhower Health's purchase was made possible through philanthropic support.
Wellness Day allows customers and patients to learn about their health and build relationships with the Walmart pharmacy team members.
The child tested positive for influenza A and did not have any known underlying health conditions, according to county health officials.
The lecture that began as "Mixed Taste" returns as "Mixed Feelings" hosted by Scott Slaven.
Whether from vermin, lack of hot water or fire, these 3 Riverside County eateries were closed until they cleaned up their act.
"You cannot imagine," player Daniil Medvedev said. "One player (is) gonna die, and they're gonna see."
Dr. Rick Axelrod has served at LifeStream Blood Bank for nearly 20 years.
Dedicated cooling centers have been established in Los Angeles and Palm Springs as temperatures continue to rise.
The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued the advisory that is in effect July 14-18.
The CA Department of Public Health asks individuals to self- evaluate their risk for mpox infection and to prioritize getting the vaccine.
The county has reported a total of 316 probable or confirmed cases of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, with nearly half in Palm Springs.
Serious health problems can occur as a result of exposure to high particle pollution levels, according to officials.
Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.