High cholesterol and heart disease go hand in hand. More than 71 million Americans have high cholesterol, putting them at greater risk for a heart attack or stroke. With heart disease being the leading cause of death in the United States, it’s easy to understand the national focus on managing cholesterol levels. Do you have […]
With cold and flu season in full swing, it’s important to keep you and your family healthy. A runny nose, fever, chills and body aches are no fun. But, with the support of the care teams at Pomona Valley Health Centers (PVHC) located in Claremont, Chino Hills and Pomona, you can help protect your family […]
Fit Your Exercise To Your Personality Spring is here. The swallows are building their nests in our eaves, bougainvillea is blooming and the air smells of sweet jasmine. It’s time to get outside. What a more perfect time to start a new fitness program than National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Back in 1956, President […]
You and your family are pretty healthy. So why do you need a primary care doctor? The same reasons that if you are smart, you have a regular physical exam even if you are feeling healthy: Prevention and continuity of care. Most of us like to believe that if we take care of ourselves, we […]
It’s flu season again, and you may be deciding whether or not to get this year’s vaccine for yourself and your family. So at Pomona Valley Health Centers (PVHC) we want to share some important facts about the flu vaccine. First, this year’s vaccine, or for that matter any year’s, is not the same as […]
Mornings can be stressful, but they don’t have to be. In fact, with a little planning and organization you can turn your morning routine into a healthy routine. It Starts with a Good Night’s Sleep A good day always starts out better if you’ve had a solid night’s sleep. Sleep helps with memory and problem-solving skills, and […]
There are many great natural herbal dietary supplements available to you over the counter from health food stores, supermarkets and even your local big box store. When used as directed they are generally safe without serious side effects. However, herbal supplements contain biologically active compounds and some have been shown to have adverse consequences when […]
It’s early in the morning…after normal business hours…during the weekend. And you or a member of the family needs to see a doctor – right now. Your regular doctor, if you have one, is not readily available. So what do you do? Well, if you are like a lot of people, the first thing you […]
It’s a question that has been in the news recently, as some studies have shown that with the over use of certain tests, which in some cases happen during annual physicals, could actually be harmful. Most of us see the doctor when something is wrong. So we may not have even had an overall exam […]
At PVHC we know that eating fat is not what makes you fat. In fact, a healthy diet will always include some fat. Why? Because we actually need fats to live. As with whatever you eat, a bigger part of what contributes to weight gain is the number of calories that you consume and the […]
