By Elise Gray Special to the Alpine Mountaineer When heavy winter storms or wildfires strike, the mountain communities often face a critical challenge: Where can residents go when they’re stranded or displaced? The American Red Cross is stepping in to make sure...
By Dr. Damanpreet Jamarai Chief Medical Officer UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement of California As we grow older, we begin losing bone density and mass, which may make us more susceptible to bone-related conditions, including osteoporosis and injuries....
Lake Arrowhead physician Ernest C. Levister Jr. has spent his career helping others heal. He has also focused on curing the Inland Empire healthcare system, which contends with two factors: an explosive population growth and an inadequate supply of primary and...
By Dr. Amit Arwindekar Medical Director, UnitedHealthcare Global As the weather gets warmer and the school year has ended, many California residents may be planning a vacation. While some prefer a staycation, 86 percent of Americans plan to travel out of state...
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Editor A patient in need of an EKG or a breathing treatment need look no further than the cardiopulmonary department at Mountains Community Hospital. There the respiratory therapists are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to...
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Editor The Mountain Health & Resource Fair – sponsored by HAFDRA (Humanitarian Aid for Development and Relief Agency – drew a large crowd of folks who took home information on the many resources available to them. The fair was held on...
