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The soreness and pain you feel after an intense workout will not compare to the body aches you may feel by maintaining a sedentary lifestyle and not exercising.

This week our CEO updates the community on the COVID-19 status of LVMC and the status of our COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

With Santa Barbara County now in the Red Tier, in-person visits are again allowed at the Comprehensive Care Center, with some restrictions.

Saturday, April 10, 2021, from 12 - 4 pm

At 515 Cypress Court, Lompoc, CA
*Masks and social distancing required*

Come enjoy a spring day walking through an expansive garden and view 50 works of art being offered for sale. Tonya Schultz is graciously donating 20 percent of the proceeds of each sale to the Lompoc Hospital District Foundation.

Excessive drinking can greatly increase a person’s risks of injuries, drowning, liver disease, some types of cancer and violence.

While it is commonly known that we should be brushing our teeth twice a day, flossing daily and seeing our dental professionals every six months, it’s probably not as widely known how certain foods or drinks, oral habits or general health problems can have a negative effect the health of our mouth.

March is National Caffeine Awareness Month, which aims to help people better understand how to consume caffeine responsibly and manage daily intake.

This week our CEO updates the community on visitation policy revisions, the status of the hospital and CCC, and COVID-19 vaccinations.

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LVMC is accepting appointment requests from individuals 16 years of age and older with a qualifying high-risk medical condition.

Roxane Olsen-Markee is a healthy and active person. She lives a fit life and is a physical therapist by profession. But she always had a bit of an odd physical feature, which ultimately led her to seek outpatient surgery at the Lompoc Valley Medical Center (LVMC)surgical department.

Sleep, precious sleep. After a long day of work and play, going to sleep is something many of us look forward to. But are you getting enough? While we all know that eating nutritious foods and getting exercise is important for our health, we hear less about the importance of sleep. Getting enough rest is critical to your overall health and well-being.

Is a broken bone the same as a fracture? Knowing what to expect if you have a broken or fractured bone can make the healing process less stressful.

This week our CEO updates the community on the COVID-19 status of the hospital and CCC and the COVID-19 vaccination distribution plan.

March is National Kidney Month, and the National Kidney Foundation urges people to remember their kidneys for a checkup. The kidneys are two fist-sized organs in your lower back.

Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet is important throughout your lifespan, but it becomes even more vital as aging occurs. Healthy weight maintenance and increased nutrient intake are key factors in the process of healthy aging.