David Kim of La Crescenta has earned a Master of Science in computer science from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Kim was among more than 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students to be presented Georgia Tech degrees during the Institute’s 262nd commencement exercises May 6-7 at Bobby Dodd Stadium. The Georgia Institute of Technology, […]
On Monday, July 25, the Verdugo Hills Family YMCA welcomed Mary MacAdam, field deputy for Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez, to its branch. CEO of YMCA of the Foothills Vince Iuculano gave her a tour of the facility and introduced her to team members and staff. “It’s an honor to have a representative of the office visit […]
As men age, most will develop an enlarged prostate, a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH. Although BPH is noncancerous, it can block the bladder’s outflow and lead to problems with urination. BPH medications can be effective for some men, but other patients may need surgical intervention. USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, a part […]
In honor of Pride Month, Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center hosted a food drive among employees throughout June to benefit the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Pride Pantry. Glendale Memorial’s leadership team dropped by the Center to deliver its contribution, which consisted of nonperishable food, toiletries and other goods. The LGBT Center’s […]
The La Cañada Flintridge Community Center has welcomed Betsy Ferguson as its new executive director. She brings a wealth of experience to the table, including project management, business development, operations, event planning, non-profit fundraising and the arts. One of Ferguson’s first priorities is to create a robust senior program, providing a hub of activities for […]
VA Fraud Alert The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) has issued a fraud alert regarding VA being billed for care veterans did not receive. This alert advises veterans and their representatives to help detect health care fraud by carefully reviewing benefit explanations and bills they receive from VA. Anyone who sees potential evidence of […]
The Kiwanis Club of La Cañada announced Michael T. Davitt as the “La Cañadan of Year” for 2021 in recognition of his decades of outstanding volunteer service. The award originated in 1951 to recognize exemplary leadership and stalwart dedication that has positively impacted the La Cañada Flintridge community, local youth and a church or house […]
The La Crescenta Woman’s Club held a shoe collection at its clubhouse on Sunday, July 10. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., donors stopped by the clubhouse and donated new or gently used women’s, men’s and children’s shoes that will be donated to the non-profit Soles4Souls. Soles4Souls will then distribute the shoes worldwide. Since 2006, […]
Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center recently announced that Jim Zolnowski, MSN, RN, NE-BC, has joined its leadership team as the hospital’s new chief nursing officer. Zolnowski has extensive nursing experience working with multiple health systems during his career, most recently as the director of […]
Natalie Berner from Glendale was recently named to the dean’s list at the College of William & Mary for the spring 2022 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 semester. William & […]