February is American Heart Month
There are many lifestyle adjustments you can make to prevent heart disease such as managing stress, exercising regularly, quitting smoking and choosing heart-healthy foods.
Learn more about healthy eating and how the foods you choose can affect your cholesterol and blood pressure:
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Beach Cities Health District’s Healthy Living Campus
Open Houses Regarding its Conditional Use Permit
Monday, March 7, 6:30 p.m.
Virtual
Wednesday, March 9, Drop-in between 6:30 — 8:30 p.m.
Joslyn Community Center
1601 N. Valley Dr., Manhattan Beach
Saturday, March 12, Drop-in between 10 a.m. — Noon
BCHD Campus (held outside)
514 N. Prospect Ave., Redondo Beach
Attend One of Our Open Houses to:
- Preview Beach Cities Health District’s Conditional Use Permit (CUP) pre-application that was submitted to the City of Redondo Beach regarding its Healthy Living Campus master plan.
- View conceptual renderings for the selected Healthy Living Campus master plan.
- Provide comments and ask questions directly to project team members.
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(Walk-ins welcome, registration not required) |
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As the Omicron Surge Continues to Decline, County Public Health Officials Detail Post-Surge Mitigation Strategies
With the Omicron surge continuing its decline, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials caution that “post-surge” does not indicate an end to the pandemic but rather that COVID-19 metrics are stabilizing across the County.
Public Health will consider Los Angeles County to be “post-surge” when COVID-19 daily hospitalizations drop below 2,500 for seven consecutive days.
Once Los Angeles County enters post-surge, masking will no longer be required in outdoor spaces at outdoor Mega Events or in outdoor spaces at childcare facilities and K-12 schools.
The masking requirement at indoor establishments will continue until:
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Los Angeles County has two consecutive weeks at or below Moderate Transmission (10-49.99 new cases/100,000 persons in the past seven days), as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention OR
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Vaccines have been available for children under age five for eight weeks; AND
- No emerging reports of significantly circulating new variants of concern that threaten vaccine effectiveness.
Per state regulations, indoor masking at K-12 schools, childcare facilities, youth settings, healthcare settings, correctional facilities, homeless and emergency shelters, and cooling centers is still required. Additionally, per federal regulations, masking when riding public transit and in transportation is still required.
Employers must also continue to provide high quality and well-fitting masks to workers who are in close contact with others until transmission is lower. Vaccination verification will also continue at mega events and indoor sections of bars, lounges, nightclubs, wineries, breweries and distilleries.
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Vaccines are available for everyone age 5 and older!
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Beach Cities Health Receives $1.13M In COVID-19 Funding From CA
Beach Cities Health District received $1.13 million in funding to cover unanticipated costs and loss of revenue associated with the COVID-19 public health emergency, the organization announced Tuesday.
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Love and Kindness – They Pair Well!
February is when we let our loved ones know how important they are to us. It only takes a simple act like a heartfelt message, a thoughtful gift or a warm embrace to make someone's day. Sharing your love is the most natural act of kindness.
February 13 – 19 is “Random Acts of Kindness Week.” Here are a few ideas to help you incorporate random acts of kindness into your day:
- Call or send a text to someone you haven't talked to in a while
- Show your gratitude by saying "thank you" more often
- Set aside an extra portion of a meal to take to a neighbor who could use a little TLC (tender loving care)
- Cut some flowers from your garden and give them to a friend or coworker
- Compliment someone's kindness
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LiveWell Kids Article Published in the Journal of Health Promotion Practice
Authored by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and BCHD staff, the study found that after the Redondo Beach Unified School District and BCHD launched a wellness initiative, LiveWell Kids, in 2007 that included multi-level interventions to improve nutrition and increase physical activity, obesity prevalence decreased from 13.9% in 2008 to 2009 to 6.4% in 2018 to 2019. Read the article here.
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Invite a Friend to the Center for Health & Fitness: FREE 3-Day Pass
Lacking motivation to get to the gym? Then grab a friend, make a gym date and hold each other accountable. Having a workout buddy will make exercise more fun, keep you on schedule and get you out of your fitness rut. Ask about a 3-day complimentary pass for a friend today!
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Need Help?
If you or someone you know in the Beach Cities needs help with health-related information and referrals, please call our Assistance, Information & Referral line at 310-374-3426, and press option 1, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit us online at bchd.org/resources.
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Senior Scam Stopper Webinar
Senator Ben Allen is pleased to invite residents to this webinar featuring expert panelists from the Contractors State License Board, Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, and the California Department of Insurance. Join us as we provide information to seniors and their families about common scams to look out for and how you can protect yourself from becoming a victim.
Wednesday, February 9
4 – 5 p.m.
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Webinar: Healthy Brain Habits:
Reducing Your Risk for Alzheimer’s
Join L.A. County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell and Alzheimer's Los Angeles for a free virtual webinar to learn about adopting healthy brain habits that may reduce your risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
Wednesday, February 9 (English)
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 23 (Spanish)
6 – 7:30 p.m.
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Volunteer for the Redondo Beach Super Bowl Race & Health Expo
Shift times:
Sat. Feb. 12: Health Expo: 9:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. & 12:45 – 4:45 p.m.
Sun. Feb. 13: Kids Run: 6 – 8 a.m. Staffing booth: 7 – 11 a.m. & 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
We are looking for volunteers to assist with the kids run by cheering on participants and showing them where to run (2/13 6 a.m. shift). All other shifts will help staff the BCHD booth and provide information and prizes to people at the race and health expo. This volunteer opportunity will adhere to all COVID-19 guidelines set by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
If you are interested in running or walking the race, please see here.
February 12-13
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Virtual Social Hour with BCHD Care Manager Charlotte Barnett
We want to provide a space for people to talk, ask questions and share their experience during COVID-19. Join us if you want to learn more about community resources or BCHD, or if you just want to connect! Open to all.
First & Third Tuesday of the Month
(February 15 and March 1)
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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AdventurePlex Winter Camp
Seasonal Camps are a great way to keep your child entertained and engaged during school breaks. AdventurePlex offers single-day or week-camp registration! Space is limited and we will sell out. Sign up early!
February 21 – 25
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
(extended care available)
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BCHD Board of Directors Meeting
BCHD holds public board meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every month (except Aug. and Dec.).
Wednesday, February 23
6:30 p.m.
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Virtual Mindfulness Drop-In
Take 30 minutes to downshift and practice mindfulness techniques. The guided session will be led by a trained Beach Cities Health District instructor.
First Wednesday of the Month
(March 2)
4 – 4:30 p.m.
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Virtual Happiness Chats
This is a casual discussion group with light-hearted activities to spark conversation. Share ideas, tips, resources, jokes, quotes – anything that supports our happiness!
Second Tuesday of the Month
(March 8)
12:30 – 1 p.m.
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Virtual Families Connected Parent Chat
A free parent support group led by a licensed professional from the Thelma McMillen Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment at Torrance Memorial Medical Center held in partnership with South Bay Families Connected. Open to all parents. February topic: Raising Resilient and Self-Confident Kids
Tuesdays
10 – 10:50 a.m.
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