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Increase in Flu Activity is Reported

Increase in Flu Activity is Reported

Jan. 11, 2013- Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and state health officer, says while we are seeing an increase in flu activity in Califorinia it isn't an unexpected increase... Read More

Middle School Girl's Basketball

Middle School Girl's Basketball

SEASON  DATES: January 29, 2013 - March 23, 2013

LEAGUE FEE: $90

6th & 7th Grade Program Information:

This program is designed to encourage teens to develop both physically and socially.  Participants will sharpen their skills while learning the importance of sportsmanship and fair play.  Athletes will practice after school at Lichen, Kingswood, Sylvan, Woodside, Pioneer, Antelope Crossing and Wilson C. Riles.  League games will be held at La Sierra Community Center.

8th Grade Program Information:

This program is designed to encourage teens to develop both physically and socially.  Participants will sharpen their skills while learning the importance of sportsmanship and fair play.  Athletes will practice after school at Lichen, Kingswood, Sylvan, Woodside and Pioneer. League games will be held at La Sierra Community Center.

Fun Run Offers Sweet Support for Pediatric Patients

Fun Run Offers Sweet Support for Pediatric Patients

The fifth annual Donut Dash fun run will take place Saturday, March 9, 2013 to raise money for the Child Life Program at Sutter Children’s Center, Sacramento. This unique 4-mile race has runners stopping at the two-mile mark to eat four donuts at Marie’s Donuts, then running two more miles to the finish line. This is a family event and strollers and dogs on leashes are welcomed. Registration includes four donuts from Marie’s Donuts, event t-shirt (guaranteed for those registered before Feb. 28) and a one-of-a-kind finisher’s award.

U.S. HealthWorks has Flu Vaccine Available At Sacramento-area Clinics

U.S. HealthWorks has Flu Vaccine Available At Sacramento-area Clinics

Despite the fact that it is still early in the flu season, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting that most of the country is experiencing high levels of the influenza virus and is encouraging people to get the flu vaccine now.

To view the CDC’s report visit: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/summary.htm)

U.S. HealthWorks has four centers in Sacramento and another in Rocklin. To set up a date and time for U.S.

2013 Greenprint Summit

2013 Greenprint Summit

Join the Sacramento Tree Foundation for a special day of learning, networking, and collaboration on designing, building, and maintaining healthy communities in the Sacramento region. This year’s Greenprint Summit will focus on demonstrating the connection between public health and the urban forest. The Summit provides a forum for sharing current research findings, learning about current regional projects, and exploring new innovative partnerships.

Speakers will include:

  • Dr. Lawrence Frank, President of Urban Design 4 Health, Seattle
  • Dr. Desirée Backman, Chief Prevention Officer Institute for Population Health Improvement, UC Davis Health System and California Department of Health Care Services
  • Dr. Sam Soret, Chair of the Department of Environmental Health and Geoinformatics Sciences, School of Public Health, Loma Linda University
  • Dr.

California Raisin Bacon Brussels Sprouts

California Raisin Bacon Brussels Sprouts
California Raisin Bacon Brussels Sprouts

This delicious recipe is perfect for the holidays.  This dish is both sweet and savory with a touch of heat from the red pepper flakes.

Makes 8 servings INGREDIENTS
  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts
  • 3 slices hickory smoked bacon*, cut into 1/4-inch strips
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup California raisins

TRIATHLON TRAINING KICKOFF!

TRIATHLON TRAINING KICKOFF!

If you can swim a lap (barely)...
If you can ride a bike...
If you can walk a block...

You CAN do a Triathlon!

Join Mama Bootcamp for a fun and informative evening to kick off our Triathlon training season.

There will be two sessions:

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