December 15, 2022

Holiday Gift Bags

Beach Cities Health District staff and volunteers assembled Holiday Gift Bags that will be safely hand-delivered by volunteers and first responders to 250 older adults and adults with disabilities in our Community Services Care Management program. Thank you to all our volunteers and Girl Scout Troop #16745 from Hermosa Beach.

Thank you for helping spread cheer through our Holiday Gift Bag program! We would like to thank our donors, volunteers who decorated a card for the bags, and volunteers and first responders who safely delivered the bags to older adults and adults with disabilities in the Beach Cities this holiday season.

Man of the Year Award

Tom Bakaly, CEO of the Beach Cities Health District, was named “Man of the Year” alongside KTLA meteorologist Vera Jimenez, named “Woman of the Year,” honors bestowed by the Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce at its 115th Community Awards.

Nominated by BCHD employees, Bakaly was singled out for the Health District’s efforts to assist the community throughout the last year, including establishing clinics for COVID-19 testing and vaccinations, and providing meals and assistance for older adults in the community. BCHD was instrumental in working with local Chambers of Commerce – including Redondo Beach – to create the “Safe in the South Bay” program, which helped area businesses take the proper steps to ensure the health and safety of their staff and customers.

In Case You Missed the

State of our Health: Youth and Cannabis Forum

Thank you to our panelists and attendees that participated in the informative discussion and Q&A at our December 13th State of our Health: Cannabis and Youth virtual education forum. For those who were unable to attend live, the recording along with resources can be found on our webpage www.bchd.org/cannabis

Center for Health & Fitness Gift Cards

This holiday season, give the gift of health. Gift cards for the Center for Health & Fitness are available at the front desk. Refer a new basic or unlimited member and we'll gift you a CHF Workout Towel.

Center for Health & Fitness Open House

Join us for our annual Center for Health & Fitness member and community Open House on Saturday, January 7. All are welcome! 

COVID -19 Updates

LA County Returns to High Community Level for COVID-19; Residents Urged to Utilize Safety Measures to Further Reduce Rate of Transmission (December 8, 2022)

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Asks Residents to Mask, Get Boosted

With a rise in COVID-19 cases, Los Angeles County moved into the CDC High Community Level this week, prompting Public Health officials to ask all residents to layer in sensible health protections including indoor masking and getting vaccinated and boosted.

With the COVID-19 case rate reaching 258 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people this week, and almost 15 hospital admissions per 100,000 people, the CDC High Community Level designation reflects both high transmission and increased stress on hospitals. The stress on the healthcare system is compounded by high rates of influenza and other respiratory illnesses.

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FOR OUR YOUTH. 

Introducing allcove Beach Cities - a youth mental health center designed with, by and for youth that will reduce stigma, embrace mental wellness, increase community connection and provide access to services.

Led by a team of Youth Advisory Group members, and supported by Stanford University's Center for Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing and a team of local experts.

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FOR OUR COMMUNITY. 

The new campus will be home to BCHD's 40+ programs and services, including Information & Referrals and care management.

The revitalization will replace acres of asphalt with approximately two soccer fields of open, programmable open space. The campus will also feature a demonstration garden for our LiveWell Kids trainings and a walking path for visitors. 

FOR OUR OLDER ADULTS

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) and Residential Care for the Elderly (RCFE) will also anchor BCHD's new campus. 

PACE is a Medicare/ Medicaid program for people 55 and older who require nursing home level care and provides medical and social services. 

RCFE features assisted living and memory care units.

AdventurePlex

Where kids and families play their way to good health

• Summer camp
• Drop-in play
• Birthday parties
• Supervised weekend play so parents can have a night out
• Special events
• ToddlerTown play area
• 5-level play structure
• Programs for ages 0-12

Center for Health & Fitness

Our comprehensive fitness center in Redondo Beach

• Cycling, Zumba, yoga, Pilates, strength & other exercise classes
• Online exercise classes
• Classes for older adults
• Programs for chronic conditions
• Access to trainers
• Massage
• Nutrition consultation
• Access to state-of-the-art gym equipment

SAVE THE DATE

Beach Cities Community Forum on Fentanyl

Thursday, February 9, 2023

Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Redondo Union High School Auditorium

1 Sea Hawk Way, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 

Beach Cities Partnership for Youth Coalition is hosting an in-person community forum that will include a film screening of Dead on Arrival, a fentanyl documentary by Dominic Tierno and Christine Wood, followed by a panel discussion.