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Welcome to Southern California Medical Center. Our team of providers are here to serve you. Let us help you get well and stay healthy!

Wherever you are from, whatever your income, we are here to help you and your family get the best healthcare you can.

10/17/2025

🏆 Exciting News!
We’re honored to share that SCMC has received the Silver Plus Award from the American Heart Association and American Medical Association! ❤️✨

This recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to improving blood pressure control and supporting the overall heart health of our patients.

Together, we’re building a healthier future, one heartbeat at a time. 💖

10/15/2025

☀️ Did you know your body makes vitamin D from sunlight? In the fall and winter months, shorter days and less sun exposure can leave many people deficient.

Vitamin D plays a big role in:
✔️ Supporting bone strength
✔️ Boosting immune health
✔️ Helping regulate mood and energy

Low levels are linked to fatigue, weakened immunity, and even seasonal mood changes.

💙 As the days get darker, it’s important to keep your vitamin D levels in check through diet, supplements, and safe sun exposure when possible.

10/13/2025

🚭 Think va**ng is safer than smoking? Think again.

Both smoking and va**ng expose your body to harmful chemicals that damage the lungs, weaken the heart, and increase the risk of cancer. Va**ng may seem “cleaner,” but many e-cigarettes contain high levels of ni****ne and toxins that are especially dangerous for teens and young adults.

Smoking remains the leading cause of preventable disease and death worldwide, and va**ng is quickly becoming a new public health crisis.

💙 Protect your health and your future by making the choice to quit today. Resources, support, and healthier alternatives are available.

10/09/2025

👁️ Today is World Sight Day, a global call to action to prioritize eye health and prevent avoidable vision loss.

10/08/2025

🥗 Too much sodium can raise blood pressure and increase your risk of heart disease, but the good news is, small changes make a big difference.

Here are a few simple ways to cut back:
✔️ Read food labels and choose “low-sodium” or “no salt added” options
✔️ Flavor meals with herbs, spices, or lemon instead of salt
✔️ Rinse canned foods like beans or vegetables before eating
✔️ Limit processed foods, which are often packed with hidden sodium
✔️ Taste your food before adding extra salt at the table

10/06/2025

💥 Migraine or Tension Headache? Know the Difference.

Not all headaches are the same, and knowing the type can help you get the right treatment.

🧠 Tension Headache:
• Feels like a dull, steady pressure or tight band around the head
• Usually mild to moderate
• Often triggered by stress, posture, or fatigue
• No nausea or visual symptoms
• Responds well to rest, hydration, or OTC pain relievers

⚡️ Migraine:
• Intense, throbbing pain (often one-sided)
• May include nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to light/sound
• Can last for hours or even days
• May be preceded by an "aura" (visual or sensory changes)
• Often needs prescription medication or specific treatments

💬 Dealing with frequent headaches? Don’t guess, get a diagnosis and feel better faster.

10/03/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor survivors, support those currently fighting, and remember loved ones lost.

Early detection saves lives. Regular screenings, mammograms, and self-exams are critical in catching breast cancer at its earliest, most treatable stages. Together, we can raise awareness, spread hope, and stand united in the fight against breast cancer.

💗 Join us this month in supporting awareness and encouraging the women in your life to prioritize their breast health.

10/01/2025

Stress doesn’t just impact your mood, it can seriously throw off your digestive system.

Here’s how:
🔁 Slows digestion or speeds it up, causing bloating, nausea, or diarrhea
💥 Increases acid production, leading to heartburn or reflux
🤯 Worsens gut conditions like IBS or IBD
😬 Tightens abdominal muscles, making you feel cramped or uncomfortable
⚠️ Can even alter your gut bacteria, affecting nutrient absorption and immune health

Chronic stress can turn everyday meals into a digestive challenge.

💡 The good news? Techniques like deep breathing, regular exercise, mindful eating, and sleep support can help calm your gut, starting today.

09/29/2025

📍 Now Serving Patients in Woodland Hills! 📍
We’re proud to offer compassionate, high-quality care at our Woodland Hills location, making it easier for our community to access the treatments and services they need, close to home.

✨ Same expert team. Same trusted care. Now right here in Woodland Hills.

📅 Call today to schedule your appointment at our SCMC location!

09/26/2025

Thank you so much!

09/24/2025

Today we celebrate National Women’s Health & Fitness Day, a reminder that taking care of your body is one of the most powerful things you can do.

✨ Women’s wellness is more than just workouts.
It’s about:
❤️ Prioritizing heart health
🧠 Supporting mental well-being
🩺 Staying on top of preventive screenings
🥗 Nourishing your body with real food
🏃 Moving in ways that energize and restore

This is your reminder to book that checkup, go for that walk, lift those weights, or simply rest when needed. Your health isn’t a luxury, it’s a foundation.

09/22/2025

🌬️ How Changing Weather Triggers Allergies & Asthma
If your symptoms flare up with every seasonal shift, you’re not imagining it.

☀️➡️🍂 As the weather changes, so does the air, and your body reacts. Here's how:
🌾 Pollen spikes in spring and fall can inflame airways
💨 Cold, dry air can trigger asthma symptoms like coughing and wheezing
💧 Humidity and rain can boost mold growth, a major allergy trigger
🌬️ Wind stirs up dust, spores, and pollutants
❄️ Temperature swings can tighten airways, especially in people with asthma

🎯 The result? More sneezing, congestion, shortness of breath, and wheezing, sometimes all at once.

💬 Don’t wait for flare-ups. Talk to your provider about managing seasonal symptoms before they start.

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14550 Haynes Street
Van Nuys, CA
91411

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 2pm

Telephone

+18339997262

Website

https://scmedcenter.org/

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