City of Hope® offers Long Beach unparalleled care for prostate cancer
One in seven U.S. men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Although incidence rates are high, there is reason for hope for the future of prostate cancer in Long Beach and nearby communities. “Prostate cancer is by far the most common cancer in men over 50, but it is highly treatable, especially when detected early and treated…
She thought it was the flu – at 27, it was early-stage lung cancer
At just 27 years old, Emily never imagined she’d be…
Ethics in leadership is good for business, investment, and the economy
By John Keisler and Harry Saltzgaver “Trust is one of…
AskLB: What are the “unspoken rules” at work that trip up young people the most?
Early workplace stress often comes from rules you’re expected to ‘just know.’
Innovative REACH study enhances early cancer detection
By: Gretchen Stipec, M.D., radiologist, MemorialCare Cancer Institute, Long Beach Medical Center Seniors account for nearly 28% of all new cancer cases and face higher mortality rates than younger individuals.…
New year, new goals: take CSU classes without committing to a full program
New Year’s resolutions are often easy to make but hard to keep. To overcome that challenge, it can help to set realistic goals first and then check items off your to-do list quickly, so that you can feel a real sense of accomplishment in 2026. Open University at…
New trial shows effective way to treat life-threatening heart rhythm disorder at Long Beach Medical Center
Preliminary results from the FULCRUM-VT trial point to a safer, more effective way to treat ventricular tachycardia—a dangerous heart rhythm disorder that can lead to sudden cardiac arrest. MemorialCare Heart…
How safe & sane fireworks strengthen cities — and the nonprofits that hold them together
Every summer in California, nonprofit organizations rely on a familiar seasonal fundraiser: Safe and Sane fireworks stands. In nearly 300 communities, these temporary stands are not commercial ventures at all…
