After one full year of only distanced window visits, Ginny Mentel was finally able to visit her 104-year-old mother, Eva Rocco, a resident at Villa Scalabrini & La Piazza, in person to give and get a big hug. The expression of surprise on Eva’s face speaks volumes.
Natalie Berner and Elizabeth Crotty, both from Glendale, were recently named to the dean’s list at the College of William & Mary for the fall 2020 semester. In order to achieve dean’s list status, a full-time degree-seeking undergraduate student must take at least 12 credit hours and earn a 3.6 Quality Point Average during the […]
Independent Bookstore Day is Saturday, April 24. This annual event is celebrated with literary parties nationwide. Flintridge Bookstore’s special activities this year will be outdoors in keeping with COVID precautions. Its doors are open for in-store shopping (masks required), and featured guests are greeting people outside around the perimeter of the store. Flintridge Bookstore has […]
Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center (GMHHC) recently awarded a total of $87,000 to four nonprofit organizations that are making a difference by addressing the health care needs of the local, under-served communities. “We are grateful to be partnering with Ascencia (integrated Health Homes Housing Retention), Family Promise of the Verdugos (Shelter […]
By Lori BODNAR, intern There is a famous dog in our midst! Tiki, a dog that lives in La Crescenta, has reached the quarterfinals in the America’s Favorite Pet Competition. There are two categories in the pet competition: cats and dogs. Nationwide, one cat and one dog that each receives the most votes will win […]
For those ready to celebrate the coming of spring, the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada is holding “A Virtual Wine Tasting Event” on Thursday, March 11 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $60 per person or two tickets for $100, and will boast six delicious wine selections by ONEHOPE wines, including delectable cheese and charcuterie […]
The Importance of Connectivity Last month the State of California’s Health and Human Services Agency unveiled a carefully developed Master Plan for Aging (MPA) designed to support the needs of the growing demographic of older residents – aged 60 years and better – estimated to total 10.2 million persons by 2030. One targeted goal of […]
Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center (GMHHC) has earned five stars, the highest-possible rating, through the Overall Hospital Star Ratings program by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). “This achievement is a true testament to the commitment of our staff and physicians,” said Jill Welton, GMHHC hospital president. “Providing high-quality, […]
The Importance of Connectivity Last month the State of California’s Health and Human Services Agency unveiled a carefully developed Master Plan for Aging (MPA) designed to support the needs of the growing demographic of older residents – aged 60 years and better – estimated to total 10.2 million persons by 2030. One targeted goal of […]
February 2021 Understanding the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccination The Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccination is a collaboration between the federal government, states and territories, and 21 national pharmacy partners and independent pharmacy networks to increase access to COVID-19 vaccination across the United States. This program is one component of the […]