USC Verdugo Hills Hospital received its first-ever Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP) accreditation from the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) for its outstanding nurse residency program, which helps transition novice nurses into clinical practice. This six-month training program prepares residents to provide high-quality, evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care by providing the opportunity to work in […]
By Ruth SOWBY Glendale Arts pulled out all the stops for the organization’s first “Drink & Draw” event for community members, with or without artistic talent, but mostly “without.” On Friday, Feb. 2, a dozen would-be artists enjoyed their favorite beverages and light bites while drawing live model Zatanna Zor-Elle. The backdrop was Michael Allyn […]
Anyone who knows of an individual or couple who have made a significant difference in the lives of local schools and the student community in some manner (direct or not) are invited to nominate them for the 2023 Distinguished Person Award (DPA). The Foothills Community Scholarship Foundation of La Cañada Flintridge, Inc., formerly known as […]
A lifetime of healthy living has positive impacts on risk factors related to heart disease. Risks include high blood pressure and high cholesterol from smoking, a sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet, alcohol abuse and genetics. However, did you know age is our most dominant risk factor? We see that at least 80% of deaths from coronary […]
Members of La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild (LCFOG) were ready to struggle through the rainstorm on Feb. 1 to get to their monthly meeting in La Cañada. Mike Willis, director of Corporate and Community Engagement at Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children (LOIC), made some phone calls and set up a Zoom meeting for all LCFOG […]
Village Poets of Sunland-Tujunga invites poets and friends of poetry to its monthly reading held in person on the fourth Sunday of the month (Feb. 25) at 4:30 p.m. at Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Commerce Ave. in Tujunga. In February Village Poets of Sunland-Tujunga welcomes internationally celebrated poet James Ragan and widely acknowledged poet Amy […]
Residents living in and around the Montrose can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Knights of Columbus will host this community event on Feb. 23. The site is located at 2657 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose. Screenings can check for: The […]
LA-based artist/author Nimrod Johnson returns to the Paseo Pasadena on Saturday, Feb. 24 for a new exhibition of original paintings. A lifelong Angeleno, Johnson hosted his first show last July and from that successful event ensued much positive feedback. His works span from abstracts to landscapes to portraits. “As an artist the objective is to […]
Area hospital hopes to recruit more volunteers Walk through the front doors of USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) and a volunteer concierge is likely to greet you with a smile and direct you to your destination. It is the volunteers’ role to help people feel welcome and immediately cared for. USC-VHH has long prided […]
The 2024 Pasadena Showcase House of Design is releasing timed entry tickets for its 59th Pasadena Showcase House public tours taking place April 21-May 19. Tickets, available on a first come, first-served basis starting at $35 per person, allow guests to select their preferred day and time to tour the home and gardens. The Pasadena […]