When I lecture at local colleges and universities about the profession of public relations, I am often asked how I got into the business. As I share my stories of early PR experiences, there’s a look of surprise on the faces of students as I...
There is an expected level of transparency in America. It’s no secret that the digital age makes it much easier to access information - which is why the ‘trust factor’ is more important now than ever. This era marks a momentous time in history, where trust...
For the first time, major health insurance companies have come together to create a system to evaluate individual physicians in every market across the state of California. Created by the California Healthcare Performance Information System, Pacific Business Group on Health's partner, the website scores 10,000...
Now you can ‘rate your physician’ using a free, online resource – CAqualityratings.org. According to the California Healthcare Performance Information System (CHPI), the site measures how physicians and practice sites provide recommended medical tests and procedures for patients. President of California Chronic Care Coalition and CHPI...
The fun and festivities of St. Patrick’s Day, a celebration which originates from the arrival of Christianity in Ireland in the 17th century, often involves parades, festivals, and the mandatory green-colored attire. For many, alcohol consumption is also a mandatory part of the celebration, and...
State Sen. Ed Hernandez (D-West Covina) unveiled his new bill at a Capitol news conference Wednesday. The proposal, SB 17, requires manufacturers to give 90 days' notice to purchasers before significantly increasing a drug's price. It also makes it necessary for health plans to release...
Since the Affordable Care Act, there has been a rise in mammography screenings and other preventive tests for all economic classes. Michele Carpenter, breast cancer surgeon at St. Joseph Hospital, Orange, speaks on the concerns of preventive care remaining a priority due to the proposed...
The No One Dies Alone movement started back in 2001. Today, over 200 hospitals, including St. Joseph Hospital, Orange, are involved. These selfless volunteers comfort dying patients who have no loved ones present and keep them company during their last moments. Learn more at the Orange...
As UCLA and USC fight to secure their place in the 2017 NCAA March Madness Tournament, the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA is busy preparing a bracket of its own. Dogs, cats and other adoptable critters will vie for a spot in the Final...
Health Career Academy presenters partnered with the Huntington Medical Research Institutes (HMRI) to teach seventh and eighth graders about what can affect the developing mind. Hundreds of Pasadena middle schoolers got the chance to experience Brain Awareness Day first hand by learning about brain health...