November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a time when health leaders and community groups across Santa Clarita encourage residents to take a closer look at the habits shaping long-term health. But while diet and lifestyle advice has never been more widely available, a new national survey suggests a surprising barrier is making diabetes management harder for many families in the SCV: ...

In the scenic valleys of Los Angeles County, Santa Clarita presents an intriguing health paradox. While new research from AllClinicalTrials.com ranks the city an impressive 85th out of 350 U.S. cities for health infrastructure, the story behind the numbers reveals both promising strengths and unexpected challenges. A City Built for Wellness Santa Clarita’s health infrastructure stands out in several key ...

Hosts: Barbara Cochran & Dr. Thomas Polucki Guests: David Bernard, RN & Jess Guidroz On today’s show, your hosts Barbara Cochran Dr. Polucki welcome Registered Nurse, David Bernard, in studio.  David works at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and is here to talk about the resumption of a support group for Diabetics, both Type 1 and Type 2.  The hospital will ...

Tired of chasing trendy diets that promise the world but leave you feeling restricted and unsatisfied? The good news is – the key to managing your blood sugar might already be hiding in your pantry. Forget fancy supplements and forget feeling deprived – this unexpected hero is a familiar friend, a dietary staple you probably already have on hand. What ...

HOST: Carl Goldman and Dr. T TOPIC: Dangers of Sugar On today’s show, host Carl Goldman talks with Dr. T, Chiropractor and nutritional advisor, about the dangers of sugar in your diet. There are many different types of sugars and they can be found in a variety of foods. Some foods may seem obvious in their sugar content, however, some ...

If you or someone you know has diabetes, you’re not alone. In the United States, 30.3 million people have diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. And while it may seem like a daunting task to manage the disease, there are plenty of resources and tips available to make life with diabetes easier. Get tested for diabetes if you think ...

Figures seem to vary quite substantially about how many podiatrists are operating in the US today. IBISWorld reports that there are 10,177 podiatrists operating in the US in 2023, while Zippia believes there are only 6,110. However, The American Podiatric Medical Association which has been in existence since 1912, puts the figure far higher at 18,000 licensed podiatrists across all ...

Tori and Kyle welcome guest Jodi Daylai, registered dietician and diabetes educator from Henry Mayo Hospital in Santa Clarita, to the KHTS Hometown Morning Show. Jodi Daylai talks about Henry Mayo’s involvement in the prevention and treatment of diabetes, especially as diabetes cases are on the imminent rise. Daylai talks about the difference between being diagnosed as pre-diabetic and diabetic. ...

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion Tuesday, authored by Kathryn Barger that is expected to increase public awareness and harness County departments’ support of efforts to combat diabetes.   The motion directs all 37 County departments to mobilize outreach efforts to its employee base of over 100,000 individuals, as well as to the general public, in support ...

The month of May is Stroke awareness month and Henry Mayo’s Melody Halio, Nurse navigator of the Stroke and Diabetes program wants you and your loved ones to get screened for high blood pressure and cholesterol so you can prevent a future stroke. What are the telltale signs of someone having a stroke?