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Non-Invasive Back Pain Sciatica Relief

By Dr. Thomas Polucki Sciatica, pain down the leg to the foot, happens when nerves in the lower back get irritated. When I was younger, with big full lumbar discs, better to press on the nerves, I used to get sciatica. But my last episode was over thirty years ago, and I never got back surgery even when the sciatica ...

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Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Names New Clinical Support, Nutrition, Environmental Services Vice President 

Carissa Bortugno was officially appointed to the position of vice president of clinical support, food and nutrition and environmental services at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital on Monday. Bortugno joined the Henry Mayo team approximately ten years ago as the hospital’s manager of pharmacy services before being promoted to pharmacy director and, most recently, senior director for clinical support services, according ...

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Chiropractor Noninvasive Treatment For Whiplash

By Dr. Thomas Polucki Whiplash happens when the weight of the head changes direction faster than the connective tissues and joints can support. This sprain strain injury can happen in sports, falls and of course car accidents. But unlike a sprained ankle, the neck has forty joints with every nerve connection from body to the brain going through it. And ...

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Henry Mayo Hospital To Host Diabetic Prevention Program

Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital is hosting a diabetic prevention program in recognition of November being National Diabetes Awareness month. Lilly Novak, Community Outreach Coordinator for Henry Mayo Hospital, spoke with KHTS about the diabetic prevention program and what to expect. “A lot of people are walking around not knowing that they are pre-diabetic,” Novak said. “Many do not realize ...

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Comfort Keepers Treat Seniors Physical And Mental Health Equally

Comfort Keepers Home Care Santa Clarita

Are you looking into senior care for your loved one? Comfort Keepers is independently owned and operated and has given our seniors the chance to live their lives and make decisions for themselves for over 20 years. We know seniors love to be at home, so it’s been our mission to cater to their needs from the comfort of their ...

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How Dr. Ginny Veloz Found Her Passion For Hearing

Santa Clarita Hearing Center

Owner and doctor of Santa Clarita Hearing Center, Dr. Ginny Veloz recently appeared on the KHTS Senior Hour show hosted by Barbara Cochran and Dr. Gene Dorio. “Hearing problems affect the people we love, the activities we enjoy and the freedom we deserve. Hearing loss often occurs gradually, and many people don’t realize how much they’ve been missing or when ...

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Migraine Specialists Medication Cancelled, Pharmacist Can’t Believe It

By Dr. Thomas Polucki Migraines cost me years of my life. Even with migraine medications prescribed by migraine specialists. I lost jobs and job opportunities. And you can never recover time lost with friends and family. Migraine specialists say that migraine is not a headache, it’s an incurable neurological disease. And that may be true. But I can tell you ...

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