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Theresa Nutt pushes whole-person healing through coaching and integrative health
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Theresa Nutt, a healthcare leader and transformational coach based in Huntington Beach, is using integrative wellness, education and coaching to promote whole-person healing.
Zemplee lands three finalist spots in McKnight’s 2026 Tech Awards
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California AI company Zemplee was named a finalist in three categories of the 2026 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards, including two recognitions tied to senior care monitoring and falls prevention.
Parallel Health launches custom phage protocol for hard-to-match skin bacteria
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Parallel Health introduced CPD-01, a personalized phage development protocol designed for patients whose skin bacteria do not match the company’s existing biobanks.
Spectator Health taps former Cedars-Sinai physician executive as senior advisor
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Spectator Health has named Dr. Riggs, a former Cedars-Sinai physician executive, as senior advisor to help guide clinical strategy and expand its senior living technology platform.
Dr. Saurabh Sethi launches Oja to personalize gut health tracking
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Oja launched Aug. 11, 2026, with board-certified gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi to help users track bloating, heartburn, constipation and liver health and turn that data into weekly plans.
California bill to add health habits education heads to governor
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A bipartisan California bill backed by End Chronic Disease has cleared the state Assembly and now awaits Gov. Newsom’s decision.
Dennis Godby starts final 760-mile leg of cross-country health equity walk
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California naturopathic doctor Dennis Godby will begin the last 760 miles of his five-year walk across America on Aug. 24 in Bozeman, Montana, ending Sept. 24 at Seattle’s Pier 62. Organizers want the finale to turn the trek into a visible public…
Elemeno Health lands second straight Inc. 5000 nod as healthcare adoption grows
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Elemeno Health was named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 for the second year in a row as its frontline operations platform expands across hospitals and clinics.
Study backs Icarus Medical knee brace for patellofemoral osteoarthritis
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A peer-reviewed study of 113 patients and 134 knees found the Icarus Ascender Knee Brace cut pain and improved function after four weeks in people with patellofemoral osteoarthritis or related multicompartment knee arthritis.
California Democratic Party backs Proposition 38 for medical research funding
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The California Democratic Party has endorsed YES on Proposition 38, a ballot measure that would direct $8.4 billion to California research institutions for work on diseases including cancer, Alzheimer’s and heart disease.
Overland IOP expands virtual PHP and IOP statewide in California
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Overland IOP is offering telehealth partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment to clients across California, aiming to remove distance as a barrier to structured mental health, eating disorder and addiction care.
Santa Clarita Behavioral Health expands trauma care in Valencia
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Santa Clarita Behavioral Health is offering structured outpatient treatment for complex trauma and PTSD through PHP and IOP programs in Valencia, serving Santa Clarita Valley residents with in-person and virtual options.
San Francisco Bay Coffee to sample runners at the 2026 San Francisco Marathon
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San Francisco Bay Coffee will hand out complimentary coffee samples near the finish line during the 2026 San Francisco Marathon on July 25-26 in San Francisco.
Samer Habbas & Associates opens San Francisco office
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Samer Habbas & Associates, PC has opened a new San Francisco office as part of a broader Northern California expansion, giving Bay Area clients 24-hour intake for personal injury matters.
UCLA study ties breathing program to better outcomes for traumatized teen girls
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A UCLA-led study found that a school program pairing SKY Breathing with social-emotional learning improved social connectedness most for teenage girls with the highest childhood trauma histories.
Sklar Kirsh co-founders named Los Angeles Times leadership nominees
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Sklar Kirsh LLP said founding partners Jeffrey Sklar and Andrew Kirsh were selected as nominees for the 2026 LA Executive Forum & Leadership Awards by the Los Angeles Times.
Impact LA plans 7th annual Kobe Day backpack giveaway in South LA
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Impact LA will host its 7th Annual Kobe Day Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway on Aug. 8 at Barack Obama Charter School in South Los Angeles, with more than 2,500 backpacks, free health screenings, community resources and a new Kobe Bryant mural….
Zion Health launches vegan keratin-like shampoo and conditioner
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Zion Health has introduced a new Fortifying Sweet Amber Shampoo and Conditioner in San Francisco, using a plant-based keratin-like system aimed at strengthening, smoothing and conditioning hair without animal-derived ingredients.
CBS News spotlights West Hollywood barbershop’s mental health push
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Entourage Barbershop in West Hollywood is using a new “Hairapy” initiative to create a supportive space for men to talk through personal struggles during haircuts.
Ayurvedic massage gains attention in Puerto Rico as California school opens new training
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The California School of Ayurveda says it is opening October 2026 enrollment for its Principles of Ayurveda Medicine course, with students in Puerto Rico invited to participate.
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