Forecasters predicted hotter-than-average conditions across the United States this summer, and the predictions have proven accurate here in the Barstow area. As summer temperatures soar, people of all ages need to take precautions during the scorching heat.

Tough, fearless, unflappable—these are the words that describe the superheroes of the world. However, these tough exteriors do not always bode well for health.

BARSTOW, CALIF. (April 1, 2024) Calif. — Barstow Community Hospital (BCH) has once again achieved the highly prestigious international “Baby-Friendly” designation after a rigorous review process conducted by Baby-Friendly USA, the organization responsible for...

For Immediate Release Date: May 2, 2023 Contact: John Rader Phone: (760) 957-3340 Barstow Community Hospital in conjunction with New Hope Village, Inc., will be hosting a drive-up diaper give-away on Tuesday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Barstow Community Hospital...

For Immediate Release Date: April 7, 2023 Contact: John Rader Phone: (760) 957-3340 Barstow, Calif. — Barstow Community Hospital and Fitness M.D. 24-7 Gym are presenting the 15th annual “Lose to Win” weight-loss challenge, which is designed to jump-start contestants...

For Immediate Release Date: April 7, 2023 Contact: John Rader Phone: (760) 957-3340 Barstow, Calif. — Barstow Community Hospital Board of Trustees announced that Adam Loris has been named CEO of Barstow, effective April 1, 2023. Adam's extensive hospital leadership...

For Immediate Release Date: April 7, 2023 Contact: John Rader Phone: (760) 957-3340 Barstow, Calif. — Barstow Community Hospital will host a reception on April 11 in support of Tommy Taylor and J.D. Norton as they stop in Barstow during their ride across America to...

For more than 25 million people in America, breathing easy is hard work. Asthma causes inflammation in the airways, especially after breathing in something that irritates them. False – We know that genetic, environmental, and occupational factors have all been linked.

Consistently logging long hours at work can leave you stressed and fatigued, but there’s a potential consequence that may not be readily apparent — a higher risk of heart-related complications. Your heart is no stranger to hard work — if you live 70 years, it may beat...

Sepsis affects 1.7 million people in the U.S. annually, but Americans still know less about this potentially life-threatening illness than they do about rare diseases, such as Ebola and malaria. Sepsis occurs when an overwhelming response to an infection triggers...