February is American Heart Month! Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. One in five deaths is due to heart disease, even though the disease is largely preventable. Did you know that people with close relationships at home, work, or in their community tend to be healthier and live longer? One reason, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), is that we’re more successful at meeting our health goals when we work on them with others.

Will COVID-19, Influenza, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) cases remain low in Santa Barbara County? KEYT Newschannel 3 reporter Christina Rodriguez talked with Community Health Centers of the Central Coast’s Medical Director, Dr. Steve Clarke for his take on the current viral illnesses this season.