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Using Yoga to Rediscover the Healthier You
Written by LVMC on
Successful wellness plans have started to incorporate more holistic programs, such as yoga, to offer more self-guided options for wellness.
Five Myths about Cholesterol
Written by Lompoc Valley Medical Center on
Cholesterol can be confusing. You may hear your primary care physician talk to you about your “cholesterol numbers,” but what do they really mean? And do you know that the foods you eat can change your levels?
LVMC Community Update, September 3, 2021
Written by Steve Popkin on
Our CEO updates the community on COVID-19 vaccination boosters, COVID-19 hospitalizations, and Santa Barbara County vaccination figures this week.
Predictors of Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery
Written by Hayley Esdaile on
Not everyone who undergoes weight loss surgery can maintain the weight loss. These predictors of regaining weight are crucial to track.
LVMC Community Update, August 20, 2021
Written by Steve Popkin on
This week our CEO updates the community on COVID-19 vaccinatations, booster shots, hospitalizations, our new Robotic Surgery System, and our Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss Program.
Immunocompromised People May Make Appointments for Third Vaccine Shot
Written by Nora Wallace on
Appointments may now be made via the state’s MyTurn system for immunocompromised people ages 12 and older to receive an additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Hundreds Receive Covid Vaccines during Community Event
Written by Nora Wallace on
During a collaborative community vaccine and backpack giveaway event, 245 people received COVID-19 vaccines, including 120 children.
New Rules for Hospital Visitors Now in Effect
Written by Nora Wallace on
In compliance with the California Public Health Officer Order issued to help limit the spread of COVID-19, new visitation rules are now in effect for Lompoc Valley Medical Center and the Comprehensive Care Center.
LVMC Community Update, August 6, 2021
Written by Steve Popkin on
This week our CEO updates the community on the Santa Barbara County Masking Mandate, Covid Daily Case Rate, Vaccination progress, and Flu Season Results.
Help Older Adults Manage Medications
Written by LVMC on
Helping older adults manage their medications can often improve treatment adherence and reduce the risk for drug-related adverse effects.
Vaccinate Lompoc, Backpack Giveaway Aug. 6 at LVMC
Written by Nora Wallace on
Lompoc Valley Medical Center, the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department, Lompoc Valley Community Healthcare Organization (LVCHO) and Healthy Lompoc Coalition, Santa Barbara County Promotores Network, Santa Maria- Lompoc NAACP, and the Lompoc Unified School District (LUSD) are partnering to host a free Vaccinate Lompoc and backpack giveaway day on Friday, Aug. 6.
Back to School, Vaccinate Lompoc COVID-19 Shot Clinic
Written by Jeremy Farnum on
Friday, August 6th, from 2-6 pm. Pfizer Vaccine is available for Ages 12+ at no cost.
LVMC Community Update, July 23, 2021
Written by Steve Popkin on
This week our CEO updates the community on COVID-19 and Vaccinations, Covid Hospitalizations and New Case Rate, and Vaccination Figures.
5K Colorthon
Written by Jeremy Farnum on
October 30, 2021
The Colorthon is back! Join us for fun and to help us raise funds to purchase a new MRI machine for Lompoc's hospital.
LVMC Community Update, July 9, 2021
Written by Steve Popkin on
This week our CEO updates the community on COVID-1 booster shots, Covid indicators, County Vaccination Demographics, and LVMC's employees of the quarter.