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HealthCARE
For the Good of Science (UCI Health – Winter 2020) After life-changing medical care, patients often want to give back. For Jasmine Williams, that opportunity came before brain surgery
Under Pressure (Western Health Advantage – Winter 2020) Monitoring and managing your blood pressure is one of the best ways to help your heart health
Stroke at an Early Age (Western Health Advantage – Fall 2019) A growing number of younger adults are having strokes
Restoring Hope (Providence Saint John’s Health Center – Summer 2019) Pacific Neuroscience Institute researchers are dedicated to studying stem cell therapy for neurological disorders
The ABCs of Diabetes (Western Health Advantage – Summer 2019) What you need to know about living with type 2 diabetes
Go Figure (Providence Saint John's Health Center - Fall 2018) Janie Grumley, MD, is determined to find the right treatment for each patient
A Public Education (Western Health Advantage - Fall 2018) How type 2 diabetes transformed the lifestyles of celebrities including Tom Hanks, Patti LaBelle and Randy Jackson—for the better
At a FEVAR Pitch (Valley Health - Spring 2018)
A game-changing procedure offers new hope to patients with aortic aneurysms
75 Years of Changing and Saving Lives (Ochsner Health System - May 2017) The founders' children reflect on Ochsner Health System's 75-year journey
WELLNESS, LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL
Strategies for Aging in Place (eHealth – Winter 2020) Simple steps you can take now to ensure your future comfort
East Bay Inspired Fitness (Diablo Magazine – January 2020) Fresh ideas for exercising in the great outdoors
The Great Escapes (eHealth – Winter 2020) Vacations for beach lovers, birders and desert explorers that won’t break the bank
Force of Habit (Western Health Advantage – Fall 2019) Help the teens in your household blossom into thriving young adults by modeling healthy behavior—and see your own health improve as well
A Park for All Seasons (eHealth – Summer 2019) A guide to exploring our country’s national parks—no matter the time of year
A Golden State of Mind (Western Health Advantage – Summer 2019) From history-rich parks to Gold Rush sites, you don’t have to go far to discover the treasures of California’s past
Flower Power (Western Health Advantage – Spring 2019) Put spring in your step this season with a flora-focused outing
The Science of Happiness(Diablo Magazine - January 2019) The pursuit of happiness may be an age-old aspiration, but research on the subject has become one of today’s hottest fields—with a host of fascinating findings coming out of the East Bay
Teaching the ABCs of Good Nutrition (Western Health Advantage - Summer 2018) Smart tactics and tools to help your children learn to love eating well
CHANGEMAKERS
Growing in Sync (Washoe County Health District – March 2020) Community stakeholders collaborate to ease the housing crunch
Book Smarts (City Center Bishop Ranch – 2020 Edition) Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi champions early childhood literacy
Cooking for Good (American Network of Community Options and Resources – January 2020) A Pennsylvania woman uses her passion to make a difference and honor a dear friend
The Generous Spirit of Saint John’s (Providence Saint John's Health Center – Fall 2019) Employees share a passion for giving back to Saint John’s
Family Circle of Giving (Providence Saint John's Health Center – Fall 2019) Kathleen McCarthy Kostlan inherited her passion for philanthropy, which she shares with her family
2019 Agents of Change (Diablo Magazine – September 2019) Riya Kataria: Teen Trailblazer
Always a Maverick (San Juan Unified School District – Summer 2019) Alumnus returns to Mesa Verde High School as a teacher
Overnight Angels (Providence Saint John's Health Center - Spring 2019) Safe Parking LA changes lives—including those of co-founders Pat and Ira Cohen
Joining Forces for Nature (East Bay Regional Parks Foundation - Winter 2018)
Dynamic partnerships enable the Regional Parks Foundation and the Park District to better protect our natural spaces
BHHS Alumni Highlights
Off to the races (2018)
Racehorse trainer Peter Miller '84 starts 2018 strong after last year's ups & downs
Cultivating community in the Hudson Valley (2017)
Q&A: NY Assemblymember Didi Barrett ’69
Where are they now? (2017)
Three different career paths led siblings Nicole, Howard and Michael Nourmand home