July 14, 2022

2022 Core Value Award Winners



Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) is fortunate to have many volunteers who go above and beyond their roles to help us excel in creating a healthy beach community. Each year, Volunteer Services honors and recognizes individuals who truly embody our core values of Accountability, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence. For this year only, we had a special award for volunteer effort during the pandemic – the COVID-19 Hero award. Please join us in honoring this year’s recipients.

Community Health Report: Mental Health Priority

Mental Health is one of BCHD’s four health priorities for 2022-2025, as outlined in our new Community Health Report. The Community Health Report guides our programming over the next three years and identifies areas of concern that have been organized into our new health priorities.

Click the video below to hear from BCHD's Chief Medical Advisor, William Kim, M.D., to learn more about one of our health priorities: mental health. 

Summer Safety Tips

Summer can be immensely enjoyable, but while these warmer months bring a lot of pleasure, they also raise some safety concerns. Luckily, by following these three tips, we can be on our way to having a safe, yet fun summer!

Learn how reading a nutrition facts label can help you choose healthy foods. Read the fact sheet here.

Learn the difference between a serving size and a portion size. Read the fact sheet here.

COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available for Everyone Ages 6 Months and Older

Primary Series Vaccination for Children and Teens

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Pfizer-BioNTech:

Primary Series: 

• 5 years and older: 2 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech in the primary series, given 3–8 weeks apart. People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised (have a weakened immune system) should get a 3rd dose at least 4 weeks after their 2nd dose in the primary series.
• 6 months through 4 years: 3 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech in the primary series. The 1st and 2nd doses are separated by 3-8 weeks and the 2nd and 3rd doses are separated by at least 8 weeks. For people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised (have a weakened immune system), the 1st and 2nd doses are separated by 3 weeks, and the 2nd and 3rd doses are separated by at least 8 weeks.

Moderna:

Primary Series:

• 6 months through 17 years: 2 doses of Moderna in the primary series, given 4-8 weeks apart. People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised (have a weakened immune system) should get a 3rd dose—with the 1st and 2nd doses separated by 4 weeks, and the 2nd and 3rd doses separated by at least 4 weeks.

Learn more about COVID-19 boosters for children and teens here.

Beach Cities Health District’s Campus Revitalization

Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) has been working closely with the community since 2017 to reimagine our medical campus – home to our 60-year-old former hospital building located at 514 North Prospect Avenue in Redondo Beach. BCHD's new campus is designed for health - a community gathering space for well-being, connection and healthy living.

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

For more free, community events, view our calendar here.