Verdugo Hills Hospital (VHH) recently unveiled its newest pieces of technology, the GE 64-slice Lightspeed CT scanner and wireless EKG monitoring system from Life Systems International ®. The new devices are faster, more efficient, and reduce the time it takes to perform essential tests. “This new CT scanner will enable us to make sure that […]
By Jason KUROSU The 23rd annual Smart-A-Thon, held at the Verdugo Hills Hospital Council Room recently, provided participants with an afternoon of food, entertainment and prizes. Hosted by civic leader Mary Pinola and the CV Chamber of Commerce, the event is a fundraiser for The Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce Educational Endowment Fund. The […]
The 1926 Lincoln (at left), owned by local father and son Thomas and Robert Russell, has taken home the grandest trophy of all – “Best in Show” – from the La Jolla Motor Car Classic on Sunday, April 3. A judges’ favorite, the gorgeous limousine has received awards at The Concours d’ Elegance in Pebble […]
Glendale Adventist Medical Center presented 7-year-old La Crescenta resident Gavin Dinger with a special award at his elementary school, St. Bede’s School in La Cañada, on Friday, April 8. Dinger suffered a stroke in his mother’s womb before he was born and has been the hospital’s top fundraiser for Glendale’s Downtown Dash. Proceeds from the […]
Recently the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed Arianna Medical Pharmacy to the community with a ribbon cutting ceremony. As a concierge pharmacy, Arianna Medical Pharmacy focuses on quality and customer service and strives to go the extra mile to ensure to meet and exceed customer expectations. Arianna Medical Pharmacy works with the uninsured […]
The La Crescenta Woman’s Club held its Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon on March 26. The luncheon was prepared by Sandra Virag and Lynne Roberto and served by seventh and eighth grade students from Holy Redeemer/St. James Catholic school. Fashions were provided by Draper’s & Damon’s of Pasadena and Florence Virgalitto, “Mistress of Models,” brought […]
Long time retired engineer and quiet behind-the-scenes community leader Clyde Hemphill has been selected by the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada as the 2011 La Cañadan of the Year. Hemphill will be honored at a special luncheon, which will take place at Van De Kamp Hall at Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge, on Wednesday, […]
By Misty DUPLESSIS The Women’s Council of Verdugo Hills Hospital Foundation kicked off the fundraising year recently with its third annual Bingo event where eight rounds of Bingo, great company and a delicious lunch were provided. The Foundation began in the 1970s and has provided essential items to the hospital and its patients. The Women’s […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Montrose Pet Hospital at 2444 Honolulu Ave. is celebrating its grand opening on April 10. The new pet hospital is owned and operated by local resident Dr. Kym Mitchell. Some may know Mitchell from her work at the Rosemont Pet Hospital and others from room mom duties at Valley View Elementary. She […]
Volunteers for the American Cancer Society (ACS) are urging residents in the Sunland, Tujunga, Shadow Hills and Lakeview Terrace areas to join the second annual “Relay For Life” on April 9 and April 10 at Verdugo Hills High School. Relay is the ACS’s signature fundraiser event. Folks can form their own teams or join an […]