Local Health News

Walk, don’t drive, it’s good for our economy

By Dr. Raghavendra Rao

Everyone knows a big car consumes more gas because it weighs more. Naturally, obese people travelling in cars will also increase fuel consumption.In my practice, one child in five is over weight. About one-third of U.S adults are obese. How much more... Full story

Cardiologist Taya Thayapran

ESTHER AVILA

Several years ago, Lindsay resident Pearl Edna Shropshire saw her physician for an abnormal heart rhythm. After spending a couple of days in the hospital, she was discharged but advised to find a cardiologist to follow up with and was handed a list o... Full story

Heartfelt cardiac care from Dr. Taya Thayapran

By ESTHER AVILA

Several years ago, Lindsay resident Pearl Edna Shropshire saw her physician for an abnormal heart rhythm. After spending a couple of days in the hospital, she was discharged but advised to find a cardiologist to follow up with and was handed a list o... Full story

Simple surgery makes night and day difference

By ESTHER AVILA

For almost 50 years, Debra Hulsey of Porterville suffered from an upset stomach.“It started when I was a child. I suffered a lot. I always had an upset stomach and was always vomiting,” Debra said. “Thirty years ago I was told that ... Full story

Health Careers offered at Porterville Adult School

ESTHER AVILA

Maria Panuco of Porterville was more than willing to give up her right arm for a classmate Wednesday. Without flinching, Panuco sat perfectly still, her right arm resting on the chair’s arm rest as Eva Torres, 20, cleaned the antecubital area,... Full story

Lifeguard Workshop saves lives

Seven graduate from program

ESTHER AVILA

Seven Porterville area residents have recently completed a training program offered by The Trevor Project — an organization geared towards preventing suicide attempts among the LGBTQ — lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning &... Full story

Women’s health month is good reminder

By JAMIE LOBER

May is women’s health month and it is the perfect time to make a commitment to take care of your body. “You should promote wellness rather than treat illness by seeing a physician on an annual basis for a well woman check,” said Dr.... Full story

Medical News You Can Use: Get rid of children's Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl

By DR. RAGHAVENDRA RAO

McNeil pharmaceutical has received complaints from consumers about the presence of foreign materials and dark specks in the products manufactured by them. The medications are: Children’s and Infants’ Tylenol, Children’s and Infants&... Full story

Whooping cough cases on the rise in the Valley

THE RECORDER

Children’s Hospital, along with the rest of the state, has seen a dramatic increase in Pertussis or whooping cough cases since the first of this year.There have been 36 cases diagnosed at Children’s since Jan. 1, as opposed to only eight ... Full story

Allergies for all Seasons

Valley is a breeding ground for allergens

By ANITA STACKHOUSE-HITE

Claudia Bedolla has been battling allergies since she came to the Valley with her family when she was 5 years old.“We came up from San Diego, and I didn’t have any allergies then,” Bedolla said. “Since I came here I’ve h... Full story