First 2 Detections Of West Nile Virus During Mosquito Season Confirmed In Riverside County: Officials

One person in Riverside County has been infected with West Nile Virus so far this year.

Rare UNICORN Heart Procedure Performed Successfully At Murrieta Hospital

The UNICORN heart procedure offers new hope for patients with limited treatment options. Read more on the procedure and the patient.

Procuring Organs From Donors In Riverside County: Proposed Agreement Expected To Be OK'd

A contract with OneLegacy for organ procurement in Riverside County is up for discussion this week at the county board of supervisors.

LLUMC In Murrieta Performs Its First Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgery

LLUMC said the robotic-assisted procedure allows surgeons to operate with "exceptional" precision.

Construction Begins On Expansion At LLUMC In Murrieta

LLUMC said the project is being carefully phased to prevent interruptions.

Prescription Drug Take-back Day Saturday Near Murrieta: Where To Go

It's time to dispose of those unwanted and expired prescriptions and sharps/needles properly. Here's what you need to know.

RivCo Kaiser Nurses Will Return To Work After 'Significant Work At The Bargaining Table'

A 4 week strike has ended, and all picketing activity has been called off as the union and Kaiser "finalize return-to-work agreements."

Day 5 Of Kaiser Nurses, Health Care Workers Strike Across Inland Empire

Picket lines went up Monday at hospitals and clinics in Northern California, Central California, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego.

Southwest Riverside County Hospital Among Best Maternity Care: U.S. News & World Report 2026

"Being in the top hospitals nationally in maternity care highlight our continuous priority of safe, compassionate, and comprehensive care."

RivCo Names Rachelle Román As New Director Of Office On Aging

Riverside County taps a 23-year public service veteran to lead aging services as the region’s senior population continues to grow.

Flu Season Begins Soon: Where To Get Vaccinated In Murrieta

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.

Where To Cool Off In Murrieta During Major Heat Wave

Dangerous heat is bearing down on Riverside County this week. Find a local cooling center near you.

Where To Cool Off In Murrieta During SoCal's Heat Wave

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

IE Residents See Improved Neurosurgical Care Access Across Communities

Inland Empire residents, no matter how remote, now have better access to the best in neurosurgery care, thanks to this new partnership.

COVID Vaccine Rule Changes Proposed: What To Know In California

A previous federal policy recommended an annual COVID shot for all Americans six months and older. Here is what the new proposal would be.

Planet Fitness To Host Free Workouts In Murrieta

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

When Will Bird Flu End? UC Riverside Experts Weigh In

RivCo experts explain the crisis, its impact on consumers and when relief may come.

Murrieta Hospital Offers Lifesaving Postpartum Care Initiative

Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta's implementation of the CDC's "Hear Her" campaign has already saved two new mothers' lives.

CPR, First Aid Training Offered In Murrieta This Winter

The City of Murrieta and the American Heart Association are providing CPR/AED classes for residents wanting to learn how to save lives.

Emergency Room, Urgent Care, Or Doctor? RivCo Docs Share How To Decide

With an influx of influenza and long Emergency Room wait times, the Riverside University Health System doctors shared self-triage tips.

Son Nearly Died After Drinking Raw Milk: Murrieta Mom's Journey

Raw milk made recent headlines, but Mary McGonigle-Martin of Murrieta has warned of its dangers since 2006.

PACE Elderly Care Center Opens In Murrieta

The PACE center offers an alternative to a nursing home with a medical team that specializes in aging and chronic conditions.

SoCal's 1st 2024 Human West Nile Case Found In Riverside County Child

​While health officials emphasized that the overall risk of serious illness from West Nile virus is low in humans, it can be fatal.

Groundbreaking Set For $580M Wellness Center In Riverside County

The 19.4-acre Wellness Village​ is touted as a first-of-its-kind project in the county and a model for the state.

Mental Health Services Across Riverside County: Public Can Weigh In

"We encourage everyone to participate to help guide the future of behavioral health care in Riverside County."

Murrieta, Wildomar Hospitals Make Huge Strides In Patient Safety

A nonprofit watchdog group has released safety grades. For the first time, Inland Valley, Rancho Springs and Loma Linda each received an A.

FDA Says 561 Deaths Tied To Recalled Philips Sleep Apnea Machines

The Dutch medical device maker has recalled millions of the breathing machines amid reports they were blowing gas and pieces of foam.

Head To Murrieta 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.

Murrieta Hospital Named High Performing For Maternity Care: U.S. News

The U.S. News & World Report for 2024 declared Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital ranked as "High Performing" in maternity care.

Ban On Wood Burning Extended Across Much Of Riverside County

The ban was extended through Friday due to a forecast of high air pollution in the area. It applies to indoor and outdoor wood burning.

RivCo Health Officials Encourage HIV Testing

The advisory was issued on World AIDS Day, which is dedicated to raising awareness of HIV/AIDS and mourning those lost to the disease.

Longer Life Span For Large Dogs May Soon Be Possible With New Longevity Drug

The company's founder, Celina Halioua said her goal was to bring the first lifespan extension drug to market.

154 CA Nursing Homes Make U.S. News 'Best' List In 2023

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.

Mpox Case Reported In Southwest Riverside County

Mpox symptoms include pimples, blisters, rashes, fever and fatigue.

Kaiser Permanente Threatened With Longer Strike If Union Talks Fail

Union officials said they notified Kaiser of plans to conduct a longer, seven-day strike beginning Nov. 1 if an agreement isn't reached.

Kaiser Strike Continues, Contingency Plans In Place For Patients

Union officials said if no deal is reached, a 10-day strike notice could start Saturday, potentially setting the stage for further walkouts.

Kaiser Strike: Health Care Workers Remain On RivCo Picket Lines

Almost 75,000 health care workers were taking part in the strike, according to the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions.

Kaiser Permanente Strike Would Affect Riverside County Locations

Pickets are planned at Kaiser facilities across the state, including Riverside County, if no agreement is reached with union negotiators.

American Red Cross Hosting Murrieta 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.

Ozone Advisory For Southwest RivCo Through Weekend: SCAQMD

Unhealthy air was forecast, and the advisory would remain in effect through Saturday for much of Riverside County.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

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