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Q&A: Long Beach Memorial CEO talks the future for the city’s biggest hospital

by Brandon Richardson March 25, 2024March 25, 2024

Health care is changing. Hospital CEO Blair Kent, says he must have an eye on the the next 50 years to preserve Long Beach Memorial’s legacy.

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After her mother died of a treatable disease, this doctor made women’s heart health her mission

Avatar photo by Tess Kazenoff October 22, 2023October 20, 2023
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St. Mary appoints 5 community board members amid centennial celebration

by Brandon Richardson September 25, 2023September 27, 2023
A building with large glass windows and palm trees on either side.
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Blue Shield celebrates opening of new Long Beach office

by Brandon Richardson September 13, 2023
A girl wearing a flower-printed shirt and a blue jacket stands to the right of a sidewalk which is visible behind her and is lined with trees on either side.
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Teen mental health needs skyrocketed during COVID. How do we reverse the trend?

Avatar photo by Tess Kazenoff July 30, 2023July 28, 2023
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Molina Healthcare has highest denial rate for Medicaid recipients, report says

by Brandon Richardson July 21, 2023
A group of people surrounded by an arch of balloons, smile while cutting a ribbon.
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L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise open North Long Beach community resource center

Avatar photo by Tess Kazenoff June 9, 2023June 9, 2023
A man stands in front of a brick wall with a sign stating it is a Health and Human Services building at Cal State Long Beach.
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CSULB expert says long COVID research is limited. What we know

Avatar photo by Tess Kazenoff June 4, 2023June 12, 2023
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Blue Shield of California to open Long Beach office in July

Avatar photo by Tess Kazenoff April 18, 2023April 18, 2023

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