For decades, tobacco companies have marketed products to attract new, young smokers. It's estimated that each year nearly 17,000 children in California become smokers. This past weekend, community leaders and AltaMed Health Services' doctors came together to ask voters support Proposition 56, which would impose...
Former gymnast and HOAG Orthopedic Institute's Dr. David Kruse is the team doctor for the Men's USA Team in the 2016 Rio Olympics. Dr. Kruse speaks to NBC about the difficulty of gymnastics and the demands of his job, treating athletes that are pushing themselves...
Pasadena Humane Society says goodbye to their beloved Tina the alligator after 18 years together. Although staff and volunteers at Pasadena Humane Society are sad to see her go, Tina will be relocated to the Los Angeles Zoo, where she will join Reggie, the alligator from...
As two children are born in California with Microcephaly, a form of the Zika virus, AltaMed Health Services' Dr. Ilan Shapiro warns women to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites. Read more in Hoy Los Angeles and watch coverage on Estrella TV. Hoy Los Angeles Estrella TV ...
While there are 15 confirmed cases of the Zika virus in Florida, Orange County has recently confirmed their first case of West Nile; a woman in her 60's in critical condition. Dr. Ray Casciari, critical care specialist at St. Joseph's Hospital, speaks with ABC 7 on...
How big of a part does exercise really play in our weight loss journey? Dr. Brian Quebbemann, a metabolic and bariatric surgeon and founder of the N.E.W. Program weight-loss system in California, explains that although cutting calories is important, it's really only half the battle. Achieving a...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new proposal for bundled-payment, making treatment for acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), coronary artery bypass grafts, and treatment for hip or femoral fractures mandatory experiments for hospitals. This new set of bundled-payments is compelling hundreds of...
The cartilage around the knee allows it to glide smoothly as it bends and straightens, but once it's torn it can cause excruciating pain. Dr. Robert Grumet of Hoag Orthopedic Institute is now investigating a new way to regenerate cartilage in hopes to make the...
To celebrate the opening of its new Huntington Park community clinic, AltaMed hosted a free health fair Saturday, July 23 for patients of all ages. AltaMed Health Services has provided quality health care to the underserved communities of Southern California for more than 47 years...
With all the buzz about new technology, the greatest surgical techniques and surgeons, and outstanding outcomes, sometimes the most effective tool is a physician's ability to communicate effectively. Take a look at this piece we set up featuring Dr. Lawrence Wagman - executive director for...