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PALMDALE – The Antelope Valley Cancer Center is expanding its medical treatment facilities to a new location at 38660 Medical Center Drive in Palmdale. “Our new location right at the Palmdale Regional Medical Center close to the 14 Freeway will provide easier transportation convenience for our patients and their families,” said Dr. Mukund Shah...
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LANCASTER– The Antelope Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District (AVMVCD) received confirmation from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) that one of the sentinel chickens in West Lancaster has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The coop is located near 15th Street West and Avenue I. “This is the earliest detection of...
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LOS ANGELES — Former Antelope Valley Hospital CEO Ed Mirzabegian has been selected as Corporate Chief Executive Officer of Avanti Hospitals, LLC. Mirzabegian assumed administrative responsibilities of the four-hospital regional community health system on June 3, according to an announcement by Avanti Hospitals,LLC. “We at Avanti are very excited to announce the appointment of...
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LANCASTER – About a hundred Costco shoppers spared 10 minutes from their day on Tuesday to learn how to keep a cardiac arrest victim alive until paramedics arrive. The local residents were part of an estimated 10,000 people at more than 80 locations countywide who learned basic hands only Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) skills as...
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LANCASTER – Pamela Hinson has been appointed interim administrator of Antelope Valley Hospital, according to an announcement by the Antelope Valley Healthcare District board of directors. Hinson assumed administrative responsibilities for the hospital on June 1. She will serve in the role until a permanent replacement is found for outgoing CEO Edward Mirzabegian, who...
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PALMDALE – Antelope Valley residents are invited to attend a women’s health fair this coming Saturday. “Women Matter” will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday (June 1) at the Word of Life Outreach Ministries, located at 924 East Avenue Q-5 in Palmdale. The event is free and open to the...
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LANCASTER – About 80 deputies from Lancaster and Palmdale Sheriff’s Stations joined local fire fighters and other emergency responders Thursday for the first-ever active shooter drill at Antelope Valley Hospital. “The purpose of today is to train Antelope Valley Hospital staff and security on how to survive an incident if they were to have...
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PALMDALE – More than 70 active seniors took part in the City of Palmdale’s annual fitness walk and continental breakfast Thursday (May 16) hosted by Legacy Commons for Active Seniors and the High Desert Medical Group. Ruth and Joan Osborn from High Desert Medical Group were on hand to welcome walkers and present them...
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LANCASTER – Edward Mirzabegian announced his resignation as Chief Executive Officer of Antelope Valley Hospital at the regular Antelope Valley Healthcare District board meeting on Wednesday, May 1. The resignation will be effective Friday, May 31. During the meeting, the board accepted his decision unanimously and thanked him for his service. Abdallah Farrukh, M.D.,...
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LANCASTER – Local mechanic Joe Perrin could barely contain his emotion as he spoke of his family’s decision to participate in Walk MS: Antelope Valley. “I found out I had multiple sclerosis in early January of this year and it’s a new procedure for me,” Perrin said. “Since I can’t do the walk because...
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LANCASTER — In honor of National Healthcare Volunteer Week (April 21 to April 27, 2013), Antelope Valley Hospital (AVH) recognizes the many active volunteers who donate their time, energy and talents to the organization, as well as those who have volunteered in the past, and encourages others to start helping within the community. AVH...
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LANCASTER – Walk MS: Antelope Valley is just over two weeks away. Over 700 people to date have joined the movement to end the disease that stops people from moving. But, the National MS Society, Southern California & Nevada Chapter needs your help to reach its $110,000 goal for MS research and direct services...
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LANCASTER – City officials Thursday announced the construction of the largest medical office facility to date in the City of Lancaster—Kaiser Permanente’s Medical Office Building. “Today marks a huge day in our history for a number of reasons,” said Lancaster Mayor R. Rex Parris. “This much-needed facility will go a long way toward improving...
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LANCASTER– The National MS Society is gearing up for Walk MS: Antelope Valley and they’re calling on all local residents to participate or volunteer. The 13th annual event that raises money for multiple sclerosis research and services for local families affected by the disease takes place Saturday, April 27 at the Lancaster Marketplace. About...
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LANCASTER – Antelope Valley Hospital will be offering free flu shots tomorrow (Saturday, Feb. 2) to adults 18 and over. Vaccinations will be administered from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or until supplies last) in the hospital’s cafeteria. The Café on J is located on the first floor of Antelope Valley Hospital at 1600...
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LANCASTER – The Antelope Valley Hospital Blood Donor Center is issuing an urgent appeal for type O-Negative blood donors. Operating a Trauma Center increases the number of patients requiring this rare blood type. And due to an ongoing regional shortage of type O-Negative blood, AVH has been unable to obtain additional replacement units from...
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LANCASTER — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging people to get their Influenza (flu) shots as soon as possible due to increasing influenza activity in parts of the country and expected further increases in the coming weeks and months. Antelope Valley Hospital (AVH) will help in this effort by offering free...
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PALMDALE – Christmas is just a few days away, and as family and friends come together to celebrate the holiday, the City of Palmdale is reminding residents to keep FOG – Fats, Oils and Grease – out of household sinks and drains. “Much like Thanksgiving, we face some sewer blockages due to the build-up...
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LANCASTER – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging people to get their Influenza (flu) shots as soon as possible due to increasing influenza activity in parts of the country and expected further increases in the coming weeks and months. Antelope Valley Hospital (AVH) will help in this effort by offering free...
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LANCASTER – Team Oliver’s first fundraiser took place Saturday (Dec. 1) and was a huge success, organizers said. “Everybody came out and was so supportive,” said organizer Laura Mathews. “The kids were all having a blast and the people were just so kind and generous.” The yard sale raised close to $4,000, thanks to...
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