Long Beach American Cancer Society

A Closer Look at Mammography Screening Guidelines & Ways You Can Protect Yourself

Submitted by MemorialCare Breast Center at Long Beach Memorial The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) – a panel of non-Federal professionals in the field of prevention and evidence-based medicine, which reviews clinical preventative health care services and provides recommendations – released recommendations and guidelines that advise biannual mammogram for women ages 50-74.

LB Health Dept. Helps Residents Kick The Habit With Free Nicotine Replacement Therapy

The City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) is informing residents who want to stop smoking that they now have another resource to help them quit. All Los Angeles County residents are now eligible to receive a free 1-month supply of nicotine patches by calling 1-800-NO-BUTTS.

MemorialCare Breast Center at Long Beach Memorial Awarded Full Accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers

The MemorialCare Breast Center at Long Beach Memorial has been granted a three-year/full accreditation designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered by the American College of Surgeons. Accreditation by the NAPBC is only given to those centers that have voluntarily committed to provide the highest level of quality breast [...]

St. Mary and the American Cancer Society Hosts Women’s Health Conference with Lesbian Health Focus

St. Mary Medical Center and the American Cancer Society Long Beach Chapter presents the 4th Annual Women’s Health Forum with a focus on lesbian health and cancer issues. The event will be held from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday, June 12 on the hospital campus in the Health Enhancement Center at 1055 Linden Avenue. “The [...]

Coalition meeting looks toward The Road to a Tobacco Free Long Beach

Pack your bags, The Coalition for a Smoke Free Long Beach is hosting travel-themed meeting on Wednesday, September 23 to explore “The Road to a Tobacco Free Long Beach.” The Coalition meeting will take place from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Miller Family Health Education Center, 3820 Cherry Avenue in Long Beach. The [...]

Smoke Free Apartments to be Discussed at May 20 Community Forum

On Wednesday, May 20, the City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) will host a Smoke Free Apartments Community Forum from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the John Parr Health Enhancement Center at St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach. The Forum is co-sponsored by the Coalition for a Smoke Free Long Beach, Families [...]