Health and Wellness
Lompoc Valley Medical Center's publishes health news, personal stories and expert advice meant to guide and inspire healthy diets, relationships and lives.
We have compiled the folling list of common diseases and conditions to help you live a happy and healthy life.
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Asthma
- Breast Cancer
- Bronchitis
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Common Digestive Diseases
- Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
- Diabetes
- Endometriosis
- Gynecologic Cancers
- Heart Disease
- Influenza (Flu)
- Obesity
- Orthopedic Injuries
- Osteoporosis
- Pneumonia
- Psoriasis
- Sleep Apnea
- Strep Throat
- Trauma and PTSD
- Tuberculosis
Latest Articles
The Signs and Symptoms of Dysphagia
Many medical conditions can result in Dysphagia, including stroke, dementia, respiratory illness, and more.
Snoring in Children
It may be a bit unsettling for parents to hear the sounds of snoring coming from the bedroom of a small child. While there’s often no need to worry about snoring that happens occasionally, parents...
Cheer for Your Team – Safely
If you’re getting ready to enjoy Super Bowl Sunday, be sure to follow simple tips to reduce your chances of getting or spreading COVID-19.
Learn about Rheumatoid Arthritis
Though February 2 is widely known as Groundhog Day, a group of people suffering from autoimmune and inflammatory disease also mark the date. The Rheumatoid Patient Foundation created Rheumatoid...
Understanding Glaucoma and Your Risk Factors
Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness for people older than 60 – but it can often be prevented with early awareness and treatment. Glaucoma damages the eye’s optic nerve when fluid builds up in...
Your Thyroid - A Tiny Yet Powerful Gland
It’s hard to imagine a tiny, butterfly-shaped gland being such a powerful force in our bodies. But the thyroid gland is just that – a critical link that controls many of the body’s major...