By mvlife on June 11, 2010
The Planning and Transportation Commission on Monday will consider a plan to convert the former Mervyn’s store at Alicia Towne Plaza into a 72,263-square-foot 24-hour LA Fitness health club. The project calls for remodeling the building’s interior and exterior along with exterior facade improvements that will take place in phases to the plaza shops on [...]
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By mvlife on January 8, 2010
Walgreens in Mission Viejo is now carrying the H1N1 vaccine as a service to the community. According to store officials at Walgreens stores located at 27785 Santa Margarita Parkway and 25533 Marguerite Parkway, the vaccine is available during store hours while supplies last. Cost is $18. Residents are encouraged to call either store first to [...]
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By mvlife on January 5, 2010
The City’s seasonal flu shot clinic on Wednesday, Jan. 6 will also include the H1N1 vaccine, City officials learned Monday. The Orange County Health Care Agency notified the City late Monday that the H1N1 vaccine will also be available during the flu shot clinic that will dispense seasonal flu vaccine to people 50 years of [...]
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By mvlife on October 30, 2009
Lung Cancer Awareness Month is a national campaign dedicated to increasing attention to lung cancer issues. The need is there, as lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in American men and women today, according to the American Cancer Society. It’s also the most preventable form of cancer, with 87 percent of lung [...]
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By mvlife on October 20, 2009
The City will host a free flu shot clinic through the Orange County Health Care Agency for people 60 years of age and older on Thursday, Nov. 5. The annual flu shot clinic takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (as the vaccine is available) at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, [...]
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By mvlife on May 4, 2009
Press Release from OCHealth Care Agency For Immediate Release: May 4, 2009 Contact: Howard Sutter Phone: (714) 448-0750 (Santa Ana) – The Orange County Health Care Agency (HCA) has instructed officials of the Fountain Valley School District to dismiss students at Fred Moiola Elementary School, 9790 Finch Avenue, Fountain Valley, beginning Monday, May 4 after [...]
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By mvlife on April 28, 2009
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today proclaimed a State of Emergency that will support and facilitate the state health departments’ response to the swine flu outbreak. While state officials say there’s no need for alarm, the governor’s move is meant to limit the swine flu’s spread as quickly as possible and strengthen California’s response capabilities. The proclamation [...]
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By mvlife on April 27, 2009
County officials said this morning that there are no reported cases of the swine flu in Orange County, but they continue to monitor the situation and watch for signs of the flu strain. The Orange County Health Care Agency is following the guidelines and recommendations provided by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), [...]
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By mvlife on March 10, 2009
The City of Mission Viejo is teaming up with the Scoliosis Association on March 19 to host an informative workshop on pain management. The workshop, which is designed to assist individuals with back problems, is at 7 p.m. at the Norman P. Murray Senior and Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way. Scott Martin, M.D. will discuss [...]
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By mvlife on November 6, 2008
Mission Viejo’s obesity rate is significantly lower than the state and national averages, and even drops below the national goal, according to a study released by the St. Joseph Health System Community Needs Assessment. Adults with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 percent or greater are considered obese. About 34 percent of adults in [...]
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