‘El Centro News’ Archives
Birthing & Breastfeeding Classes offered at ECRMC
EL CENTRO, Calif. – July 28, 2010 – Having a baby is one of the most amazing things that will ever happen to some people; however, it can also be one of the scariest. To help ease and prepare soon-to-be and new parents El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) offers free classes covering all things baby. ECRMC offers the following classes free of charge: Growing Baby Class, Childbirth Preparation Class, Newborn Care Class and Breastfeeding Preparation Class. “We at ECRMC understand the joys and anxieties of child birth and child rearing,” said Margaret Hatfield, director [...]
Best Steaks in the Imperial Valley. And the Winner is?
By Phil Mestomack There are typically five different classifications for cooking a steak depending on the doneness desired. Rare, or mostly pink but not raw, is ideally around 130°F and is preferred by most gourmets as the taste of the meat has not been cooked out. Medium rare, which is slightly pink with more of a crust development from the grill/broiler, may be found at 140°F. Medium cooked meat is had at 150°F and has a warm, but pink center Medium well is cooked up to 160°F and still retains a bit of tenderness and pinkness “Well done” is cooked beyond 160°F and is [...]
Son Shine Counseling to offer Free Seminar
The Son-Shine Counseling Center will be offering a free summer seminar entitled "Is it a Good Gamble?" on Saturday, July 12 at 10:00 in the Ross Wellness Center, 1073 Ross Avenue, #C in El Centro. Participants will have an opportunity to learn about problem gambling, its causes, consequences and normal concerns of family members. Individuals will hear about helpful community resources and how to change problem gambling to healthy recreation. The program will be presented by Jim Shinn, LCSW who is associated with the UCLA's Gambling Treatment Program. For more information about the [...]
ECRMC’s Robert J. Westcott Memorial Lab Receives Accreditation from College of American Pathologists
EL CENTRO, Calif. – July 5, 2010 – Robert J. Westcott Memorial Lab in El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) has been awarded national accreditation by the Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP). Established in the early 1960s, the CAP accreditation process involves a full inspection of laboratory records and quality control of procedures for the preceding two years. In addition, reviews of laboratory staff qualifications, laboratory equipment, facilities, safety program and overall management of the lab is done to ensure laboratory patients [...]
Milestone Reached In Imperial County Earthquake Recovery Effort
Officials with the Federal Management Agency ( FEMA ) and the California Emergency Management Agency ( Cal EMA ) have wrapped up initial meetings with 31 Public Assistance Program applicants in Imperial County, to discuss recovery needs associated with the April 4 earthquake. The meetings, called Kickoff Meetings, represent a milestone in the recovery process. They provide applicants for Public Assistance ( PA ) grants the opportunity to sit down with both FEMA and Cal EMA to discuss in detail disaster related damages and repair strategies. They also offer the applicants the [...]
Baseball Report
By Bob Hurst As the weather heats up, so do tempers. Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano was caught on camera in yet another meltdown, yelling at first baseman Derrek Lee and storming through the dugout after the first inning of last Friday's game against the Chicago White Sox. And Tampa Bay's B.J. Upton got into a heated discussion with teammate Evan Longoria in Sunday's game against Arizona. Zambrano's tirade was triggered in the first inning, when he apparently became angry at Lee, and third baseman Aramis Ramirez for not diving for hard-hit balls down the line. Zambrano also gave up [...]
Non-Profit offers help to Vets
So many veterans feel confused about benefits and services they’ve earned. There’s so much to know...and so many changes from one year to the next. That’s why the nonprofit D-A-V offers help. The DAV Mobile Service Office will be at the following location to personally provide the best counseling and claim filing assistance available. Like all D-A-V services, help from the Mobile Service Office is free to all veterans and members of their families. July 17, 2010; 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Golden Corral Restaurant (parking lot), 2018 N. Imperial Avenue, El Centro, [...]
Michael Jackson’s Memory and His Love for Children Lives on at 2010 California State Fair
Michael Jackson Showed His Love for Children A year after his death, the King of Pop is being remembered in a number of ways, but at this year’s California State Fair, his life will be honored through the laughter of children and adults alike. The State Fair’s carnival operator, Butler Amusements, will feature four of the six rides it purchased from Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch during the 2010 California State Fair July 14 - August 1, 2010 at Cal Expo in Sacramento. Butler Amusements is the largest carnival company in the Western United States providing attractions for [...]
DEA, San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department Seize $45 Million of Illegal Drugs
Timothy J. Landrum, Special Agent in Charge, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Los Angeles Field Division and San Bernardino County Sheriff Rod Hoops announce the seizure of approximately 2750 pounds of cocaine, 67 pounds of methamphetamine and 38,000 pounds of marijuana following the traffic stop of a tractor-trailer in San Bernardino County, California. The tractor-trailer was carrying a shipment of cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana with an estimated street value of approximately $45 million dollars. The driver, Fernando Luevano, age 32, from Fontana, was arrested [...]
Family in Urgent Need, Community Rallies for Strong Family
The community of Holtville, along with the rest of the Imperial Valley, is coming together to support the family of Pastor David Strong during his illness. David retired this year due to medical reasons from the Holtville Unified School District, where he was a teacher for 31 years. He also coached the Cross Country/Track teams at Holtville High School for 12 years. He and his wife Diana raised their son Michael and daughter Sarah in Holtville, where David has also been the Pastor of Calvary Chapel for 25 years. This past year has been a devastating year to this family, and now the [...]
