Virtual Safe in the South Bay Series:
Reopening and Returning to the Workplace
Beach Cities Health District’s Safe in the South Bay Series is bringing health experts, cities, chambers, schools and community members together around this fast-moving pandemic. Join an esteemed panel of experts who will provide the most up-to-date information on COVID-19 vaccines, returning to the workplace and physical and mental health impacts and considerations.
Panelists:
- Moe Gelbart, PhD, Thelma McMillen Center for Alcohol & Drug Treatment, Torrance Memorial Medical Center
- Umme-Aiman Halai MD, MPH, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
- David Shavelle, MD, Keck Medicine of USC, Medical Director, Adult Cardiology & Interventional Lab, MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute, Long Beach Medical Center
- Lisa Von Eschen, The Maloney Firm
Wednesday, March 24
5 – 6:30 p.m.
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Let's B-Well Together
We're here to support your mental health and happiness
during these challenging times
The B-Well Together campaign is presented in partnership with BCHD and BeachLife Festival as a program offering mental health tools to increase happiness during COVID-19. The campaign will feature celebrity appearances, social media videos, livestream performances and community engagement.
Thursday, March 25
6 – 7 p.m.
LIVESTREAM featuring performances by
Kevin Sousa and Gavin Heaney
Saturday, March 27
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Live Virtual Mental Health & Happiness Workshop: Cultivate Bravery
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Healthy Living Campus
The Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed Healthy Living Campus on Beach Cities Health District's property at 514 N. Prospect Ave. is now available. BCHD has extended the requisite 45-day public review and comment period to 90 days, extending from March 10 through June 10.
Official public comments about the technical sufficiency of the Draft EIR impact analysis, mitigation measures, and alternatives will be accepted until June 10, 2021 at 5 p.m. PT.
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How to Comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Report
90-Day Public Review and Comment Period: March 10 - June 10, 2021
There are a variety of ways to submit written or oral public comments.
Mail: Nick Meisinger re: Healthy Living Campus
Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.
9177 Sky Park Ct.
San Diego, CA 92123
Provide oral comments during one of these public opportunities:
Public comments at the March 24 meeting will begin following the Draft EIR presentation by Wood Environment at the regularly scheduled BCHD Board of Directors meeting. To give verbal public comment March 24, click here:
Please fill out the form on the link above and when the agenda item for Public Discussion of the DEIR begins, commenters will be called on a first-come, first-served basis. If attending the meeting via phone, please indicate the last 4 digits of your phone number you will be calling from. You will have 3 minutes to speak.
For more information on how to submit a comment or join a meeting, visit bchdcampus.org/eir
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Center for Health & Fitness Allowed to Reopen: Date TBD
On March 12, the Los Angeles County Health Officer Order was updated stating that "Gyms, Fitness Centers, Yoga and Dance Studios can open indoors at 10% capacity with masking requirement for all indoor activities."
We're excited to announce that this means that the Center for Health & Fitness is allowed to reopen indoors with some limitations. Of course, the health and safety of its members and staff remains our top priority. We are currently finalizing a safe reopening plan and will soon announce our reopening date. We are also continuing our virtual programming.
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Virtual Families Connected Parent Chat
A free parent support group led by a licensed professional from the Thelma McMillen Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment at Torrance Memorial Medical Center held in partnership with South Bay Families Connected. Open to all parents.
Mondays*
10 – 11 a.m.
*No Parent Chat on April 5
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Virtual BCHD Board of Directors Meeting
Public comments will begin following the Draft EIR presentation by Wood Environment.
Wednesday, March 24
6:30 p.m.
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Virtual Parents’ Guide to Raising Healthy, Happy and Resilient Children
The Importance of
Good Sleep Hygiene for Children
Hosted by Laura Nickerson with special guest Jenni June, Certified Child & Family Sleep Consultant
Thursday, March 25
7:30 p.m.
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Virtual Blue Zones Project Nutrition Workshop
In collaboration with Cancer Support Community, Registered Dietitian Marissa Martorana will discuss how to eat well during cancer treatments, address common side effects and share tips to support proper nutrition and hydration. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
Friday, March 26
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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Virtual Happiness Chat
This is a casual discussion group with light-hearted activities to spark conversation. Share ideas, tips, resources, jokes, quotes – anything that supports our happiness!
Every Tuesday in April
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
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Virtual Families Connected Speaker Series "Social Justice Parenting: Teaching Children to Leverage Privilege for Good" presented by Dr. Mimi Nartey
Dr. Mimi Nartey will deliver strategies to empower parents to discuss social justice topics with their children, set intentions for themselves and their communities toward social justice outcomes, contextualize real and perceived social disadvantages and leverage social privilege toward the manifestation of a better world.
Tuesday, April 13
4 – 5:30 p.m.
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FREE Virtual Robotics in Total Joint Replacement Workshop with Dr. Andrew Wassef
Dr. Wassef is a joint replacement specialist who is fellowship-trained in hip, knee and shoulder replacement surgery.
Friday, April 23
11 – 11:55 a.m.
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Need help?
If you or someone you know in the Beach Cities needs help with errand assistance or health-related information and referrals, please call our Assistance, Information & Referral line at 310-374-3426, ext. 256, seven days a week, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. or visit us online at bchd.org/resources.
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