Category: Health

Continuing its action to protect public health, the state has secured a broad, voluntary recall of all raw whole milk and cream products from Raw Farm, LLC that remain on retail shelves following multiple bird flu virus detections in the company’s milk and dairy in the past week. Raw Farm milk products have tested positive for bird flu at both retail and dairy storage and bottling sites in recent days. Today’s expanded recall ensures that all sizes of Raw Farm milk and cream, produced between November 9 and November 27, are pulled from retail shelves. The affected lot numbers are 20241109 through 20241127, which includes the two lots recalled last week (November 27 and November 24). Customers should immediately return any remaining product to the retail point of purchase. Public health officials identified the bird flu virus in retail products from Raw Farm, LLC last week. Additional testing by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) of bulk milk storage and bottled products at Raw Farm’s bottling facility showed the presence of the bird flu virus. All milk tested by CDFA remained at the

As the holiday season coincides with the aftermath of the 2024 election, parents across the country are grappling with how to navigate the emotional fallout—and their children are noticing. According to Amy Streavel, Associate Vice President of Community Education and Outreach at Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties (PPOSBC), children can absorb their parents’ election-related stress in ways that impact their emotional health. “The next four years are going to bring incredible challenges for many families, and it’s important that we have clear and compassionate conversations with our kids about what’s happening,” said Streavel. “It’s not about shielding them from reality but helping them process it in an age-appropriate and constructive way.” Streavel, a reproductive rights advocate and mother of two, shared how she addressed the situation with her own children after Donald Trump was reelected. She emphasized the importance of creating space for children to share their feelings and offering thoughtful, honest responses. “I asked my daughters how they were feeling and made sure they knew it was okay to be upset or confused,” she said. “Kids pick up on so much

Former Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital patient Caden Henderson has launched his fourth annual teddy bear drive, continuing nine years of support for the hospital since his own experience there in 2016. Henderson, now a sophomore at the University of Redlands, has collected more than 1,300 teddy bears and raised over $20,000 since beginning his efforts. His initiative stems from gratitude for the care he received during his four-day hospital stay. “The Child Life team at the hospital is so special,” Henderson said. “They put me at ease and provided activities and games to help pass the time. We were lucky our stay was only four days, while other children had to stay for much longer. I’m happy to find even a small way to give back and help those patients.” This year’s drive runs through Dec. 15, with donations of new teddy bears accepted at multiple locations. Bears in their original packaging, such as those sent directly from Amazon, are particularly encouraged to ensure sterility for the hospital’s most vulnerable patients. The bears will be delivered to patients during the week of Christmas. Drop-Off