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Elks Partner with Community Organizations to Serve Lunch to Local Heroes

by Newspaper Editor | Jun 18, 2020 | Community, Elks, Health

Photos courtesy of Mission Hospital The Mission Viejo Elks donated $1000 and joined with community partners in a beautiful day of sharing and showing appreciation. The community was able to provide lunch meals to all 1200 medical staff working at Mission Hospital and...

Top tips to make a plant-based diet more flavorful

by Newspaper Editor | Apr 14, 2020 | Family, Food, Health

If you’re trying to eat more veggies and you’re encouraging your kids to do the same, you may struggle with making meals tasty enough to tempt even the pickiest eaters in your family. The struggle is real! But don’t worry, there are plenty of options that are...

New one-way direction on Oso Creek Lake Loop Trail designed to help patrons maintain social distancing

by Newspaper Editor | Apr 14, 2020 | Community, Environment, Health, Outdoors

For the health and safety of the community, the City of Mission Viejo is taking steps along the Oso Creek Lake Loop Trail to implement one-way direction starting April 1. The temporary one-way “clockwise” direction for all bikers, hikers and walkers will be in effect...

Mission Hospital Advanced Certification for Comprehensive Stroke Centers Renewed

by Newspaper Editor | Mar 11, 2020 | Community, Health

Mission Hospital announced that it has received a renewal of its Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association/American Stoke Association’s Heart Check Mark for Advanced Certification for Comprehensive Stroke Centers. This designation...

Mission Hospital Goes Beyond the Limits to Gross Nearly $3 Million

by Newspaper Editor | Jan 24, 2020 | Community, Entertainment, Health

Mission Hospital’s 2019 Holiday Gala “Beyond the Limits” was an enormous success – grossing nearly $3 million – thanks to hundreds of inspired community members, dozens of physician partners and its dedicated gala chairs: George O’Connell and Dr. Matthew Kaplan,...

Expanded Senior Dial-A-Taxi Program Rolls Out Feb. 1

by Newspaper Editor | Jan 24, 2020 | Community, Health, Senior Dial-A-Taxi Program, Seniors, Transportation

In an effort to better serve our senior population, the City has expanded its Senior Dial-A-Taxi Program to offer even more convenient locations to get folks where they need to go. Beginning February 1, along with current 24/7 service in Mission Viejo and Laguna...