Lake Elsinore Officials Advise Residents To Report Mosquitoes

Local and state officials target high populations of mosquitoes because they can carry illnesses such as the West Nile Virus.

Walmart's Wellness Day Planned This Weekend At Eastvale Supercenter: What To Know When You Go

The event runs from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the supercenter, with influencers, celebrities and free health checks.

Riverside, San Bernardino Counties Report First 2026 Measles Cases

Additional cases of the highly contagious viral infection were reported over the weekend in Southern California.

No Burn Order Extended For Riverside County

Excluding high desert areas, burning wood will be prohibited across much of the Southland amid elevated air pollution in the area.

Increased Air Pollution Prompts Burn Ban In Western Riverside County

The alert covers the South Coast Air Basin, including large areas of Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino counties.

Rabies Among Bats Is Rising In RivCo: 5 Things To Know

Patch spoke with RivCo's longtime longtime director of disease control, who offered tips to stay safe and insight into mounting cases.

Flu Season Begins Soon: Where To Get Vaccinated In Lake Elsinore

Low vaccination numbers and severe flu abroad hint that a bad virus season is on the horizon. Where to get the jab for flu, RSV and COVID.

Got Unused Medicine In Your Home? How To Dispose Of It Near Lake Elsinore

This weekend, residents of Lake Elsinore can participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. What to know.

Invasive Fruit Fly Prompts Quarantine In Parts Of RivCo

Quarantine zones in Riverside, San Bernardino counties were set as this particular bug threatens California crops.

CA's Radioactive Shrimp Recall Expands To More Products Sold By These Companies

A massive recall of radioactive shrimp has expanded again to include more products sold in California. Here's what to know.

Where To Cool Off In Lake Elsinore During SoCal's Heat Wave

Blistering heat was expected in parts of Riverside County this week. Find a local cooling center near you.

To Save Lake Elsinore, Officials Crack Down on Algae-Causing Pollution

The water board just adopted stricter pollution limits to help keep the city's historic lake healthy.

Mosquitoes Being Released In Lake Elsinore As Part Of Experimental Program

The irradiated male mosquitoes are slated for release July 23.

Tick Bites Causing Increased Emergency Room Visits: See Where CA Stands

Tick populations have reached a record high in several states this year due to a combination of factors.

Aerial Mosquito Spraying Planned Next Week In Lake Elsinore, Eastvale

Drones will be spraying for mosquitoes in these areas next week. What to know.

Want A Free Workout In Lake Elsinore? Find Planet Fitness This Weekend

As part of a promotion, this gym chain is offering a weekend of free access.

8 Confirmed Measles Cases In CA: What To Watch For Per RivCo's Top Doc

Measles, covered by the MMR vaccine, is a highly infectious airborne disease spread by droplets when a person breathes, talks, or coughs.

Bird Flu Outbreak Reported In RivCo: What To Know About This Virus

The Bird Flu, also known as H5N1, has been found at egg and dairy production facilities and one backyard coop, officials say.

Corona Fire Department Unveils New Blood Transfusion Program

Medic squads are now equipped with Type O blood, carried in handheld coolers like miniature blood banks.

RivCo Suicide Rates Drop, But Veterans And Youth Remain High-Risk

As Suicide Awareness Month comes to a close, here's what you need to know about resources and community events in Riverside County.

Anti-Mosquito Spraying Set Thursday For Eastvale

Vector control aims to eradicate growing infestations that pose a potential risk to public health.

Anti-Mosquito Spraying Planned July 31 In Riverside County

The Department of Environmental Health has scheduled insecticide spraying between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. July 31 in three locations.

Wellness Village Campus Now Under Construction In RivCo

The behavioral wellness campus uniquely offers Riverside County residents a unique way to care for mind, body, and spirit.

Water At Lake Elsinore Posing Potential Health Threat

According to state officials, an algal bloom that appeared earlier this month now poses a potential health threat to humans and pets.

Corona Battalion Fire Chief Gets Surprise Cheering Section For His Final Cancer Treatment

Wilson's physician, Dr. Tanya Siddiqi, City of Hope, said cancer treatment has come a long way.

$580 Million​ Wellness Village Approved For Riverside County

"This project is unlike anything else that’s been done. In terms of behavioral health treatment approaches, we are breaking new ground."

Head To Lake Elsinore Walmart Pharmacy Saturday For Wellness Day

Wellness Day allows customers and patients to learn about their health and build relationships with the Walmart pharmacy team members.

7 IE Nursing Homes Make 'Best' List In 2023: U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report graded over 15,000 nursing homes in its annual report. Here's how CA's short and long-term care facilities ranked.

How To Get The New COVID Vaccine For Free, With Or Without Insurance

Earlier during the pandemic, vaccines and boosters had all been paid for by the federal government.

American Red Cross Hosting Lake Elsinore Blood Drive Amid Shortfall

Type O negative, type O positive, type B negative and type A negative blood donors, as well as platelet donors, are especially needed.

Over-The-Counter Birth Control Pill Opill Approved By FDA

Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by tens of millions of women since the 1960s.

RivCo Commuters Ponder This: Is Your Grind Triggering Alzheimer's?

Researchers from the University of California, Irvine found that exposure to traffic-related air pollution triggers the disease in mice.

Wildomar, IE Hospital Safety Ratings 2023: 5 Get 'D's' 8 Get 'A's'

Here's how Inland Valley Medical Center, Wildomar and other nearby healthcare centers across the Inland Empire ranked this year.

Kaiser Permanente Breaks Ground On New Wildomar Facility

The healthcare provider is expanding its footprint in the city.

Toxic Algae Reaches 'Danger' Level At Lake Elsinore

The toxins are enough to kill pets and make humans sick, according to the city.

7 Best Maternity Care Hospitals In The Inland Empire On U.S. News List

Less than half of labor and delivery hospitals surveyed earned the “high performing” designation, the highest score possible on the list.

Hearing Aids Available Over The Counter For As Low As $199, Without A Prescription, As 2017 Law Takes Effect

Starting Monday, consumers will be able to buy hearing aids directly off store shelves and at dramatically lower prices.

Poor Air Quality Forecast In Parts Of Southwest Riverside County

The South Coast Air Quality Management District is forecasting "unhealthy" air Tuesday for some people with underlying health conditions.

Monkeypox Cases Rise In RivCo, Over 6,500 Residents Vaccinated

Approximately 75% of the allotted Monkeypox vaccines have been doled out across Riverside County as 248 total have been infected thus far.

Smoke Advisories Extended, Expanded Across The Inland Empire

Both fires are sending up large smoke plumes with the potential to worsen air quality for sensitive groups, the SCAQMD said.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.