HEALTH

Miles of Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail that spans from Claremont Blvd. (Claremont) to N. Cactus Ave. (Rialto)

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center is one of the top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals in the nation

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Physicians on staff Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center

Of men in Claremont are older than 55 years of age.

Of women in Claremont are older than 55 years of age.

Fitness clubs and gyms in Claremont Whether you’re among Claremont’s estimated 36,500 year-round residents; a visiting student enrolled in one of the Claremont Colleges; someone here to vacation; or for a professional extended stay, we have many options to get you on your feet and moving. Claremont and the surrounding cities of the Pomona Valley provide the area’s top healthcare options, and area parks, local gyms and businesses and the nearby mountains provide you with a path to wellness and activity.

Folks living with existing health considerations or those who find themselves with an unexpected medical condition can locate nearby options for both emergency care and regular maintenance appointments. Pomona

Valley Hospital Medical Center (PVHMC) and Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare are in nearby Pomona, just a five-minute drive away.

Casa Colina achieved a 5-star rating for Total Knee Replacement as well as the Excellence Award for both Treatment of Pneumonia and Patient Safety from Healthgrades. These 2019 category ratings indicate the hospital’s outcomes were significantly better than expected.

PVHMC is a 412 bed multi-specialty regional medical center and one of the largest not-for-profit hospitals in the greater Los Angeles area. They’re proud to host the first Skytron Efficient and Safe Environment Modular System (EASE) installation in the United States. This EASE system is clinically proven to reduce infections. Rounded corners and powder coating on surfaces increase the ability to fight off infections on structures and provide nowhere for bacteria to hide. In fact, the glass operating room can fight off bacteria growth with a 99.9% efficiency rate.

But PVHMC isn’t only about surgery. The center has joined with physicians from other area hospitals to conduct “$$$ for Physicals”, providing a combined total of more than 7,200 high school athletes their required pre-participation examinations.

Ten minutes away in Upland, San Antonio Regional Hospital (SARH) offers care spanning many medical disciplines. Their individual Cancer, Heart and Stroke Centers are bookended by their Emergency Services and Urgent Care capabilities, including Pediatric Urgent Care locations in Eastvale, Fontana and Rancho Cucamonga. SARH is also proud to be included in Spirit of Women, a network of leading California hospitals and healthcare providers committed to making good health easier and more accessible to women. Health screening events, education lectures, flu shots and walking programs are just a few of the benefits to women taking advantage of the program’s free membership.

Per areavibes.com, 29 percent of men in Claremont are older than 55 years of age. Thirty-two percent of women are the same. That population of adults with advancing ages can remain just as active and fit as any Millenial or Gen Z. Leisure Living in Claremont strives to provide quality care to seniors in a home environment. Amenities include fitness programs, onsite dentist services, beauticians/barbers and manicurists. Claremont Place Senior Living, a Meridian Senior Living Community, offers

Assisted Living and Memory Care options as well as short-term stays for respite care in both studio and single-bedroom floor plans. AgingNext is Claremont’s go-to expert resource for aging adults & their families, especially for anyone who wants to continue living independently at home. In Pomona, Mt. San Antonio Gardens’ homes reflect the Arts and Crafts Movement that dates back more than a century. High ceilings, large windows and generous balconies complement the beautifully landscaped gardens. Proximity to the Claremont Colleges offers residents access to an educational environment for auditing courses and other cultural experiences. Visit the Claremont Chamber of Commerce website for more accredited senior living opportunities.

We can all agree children are our future. In Claremont, mothers of every experience level have a plethora of options when researching their obstetric and gynecological providers. Advanced Healthcare for Women & Children, as well as Care for Womens Medical Group’s nearest locations are just down the road in Upland. FemCare Medical Associates provides care to women of all ages at their Pomona location. Of course, Planned Parenthood provides a wide variety of medical care, and family planning and pregnancy related services are just the tip of the iceberg. Their acumen spans cancer screenings for both men and women to flu and tetanus vaccinations to diabetes screening and smoking cessation. Their goal to provide “help to all who need it” is available nearby at their Upland and Pomona centers.

Whatever current or future moms and dads might need to ensure their health and the health of their babies, there are qualified facilities near Claremont to offer assistance.

Medical News Today describes physical therapy as, “…trained professionals evaluating

Both Pomona College and Claremont McKenna College offer military and veteran financial assistance programs to those considering a return to the classroom. Those VA Education Benefits Programs include vocational rehabilitation; the Montgomery GI Bill®; the Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP); the Post-9/11 GI Bill®; the Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program and other options. and treating abnormal physical function related to injury, disability, disease or condition.” Regardless whether your need for PT comes from a sports related injury or a medical complication, the physical therapy resources in and near Claremont are vast.

Among these is The Body Center on Indian Hill Boulevard, where they introduce both physical therapy disciplines and Pilates in their efforts to assist client needs. This allows them to apply their unique approach to neuromuscular re-education, orthopedic injuries, cardiovascular reconditioning, post-surgical care and patients recovering from auto accident and sports-related injuries.

Since 2006, Rapha Physical Therapy has dedicated their expertise to both pediatric and adult physical therapy from nearby Montclair. They also offer their SmartPalate System to patients with articulation disorders, hearing issues and developmental disabilities. For those with additional motor skill considerations, their Intensive Therapy Program is designed to accelerate functional mobility for those with Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, and other ailments.

Abraham Lincoln said, “Honor to the soldier and sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country’s cause. Honor, also, to the citizen who cares for his brother in the field and serves, as best he can, the same cause.”

Certainly, the military experience has changed since Lincoln’s time, but not so our duty to care for fighting men and women— before, during and after their enlistment. With more than 250,000 U.S. military veterans currently estimated to be living in Los Angeles County and nearly 2,000 in Claremont alone, the City to provide more than just patriotic support to these noble ladies and gentlemen.

In Fontana, Working Dogs for Warriors helps unite a human’s best friend with veterans who may need a service or therapy dog

companion. Hero Support Force supports active military, veterans, first responders and their families via social interactions or any household items they may need as they return to “civilian” life.

It is an honor to give back what we may to those who’ve given so much for each of us.

The saying goes, “Bodies in motion, stay in motion,” and the community in and around Claremont provides so many opportunities to prove it!

Proximity to the magnificent San Gabriel Mountains puts fabulous mountain biking, hiking, fishing and more just a short drive away. Or, if you like to balance your fitness discipline with the comradery of a shared community, Vino & Vinyasa at Casa 425 invites participants to enjoy a free yoga session followed by a happy/relaxation hour with the Claremont Yoga family the first Sunday of every month. Yoga on Tap is held the 4th Sunday of the month at Claremont Craft Ales. Breathe in, breathe out and then “nama-STAY” for a beverage!

For the athletically minded who prefer to work up a sweat indoors, Performance Athletic Center on Monte Vista Avenue offers activities from baseball and softball to beach volleyball and futsal. Personal training, weight loss programs, athletic performance development and more are all offered with a personalized touch. Find asana-based Yoga and fitness classes at MPower Yoga Claremont. Ryan and Taylor Bentson’s Team Zero Gravity Fitness offers spectacular guidance in bodybuilding and fitness.

On Monte Vista Ave, you’ll find The Claremont Club, Claremont’s local resort and active and health-minded community that strengthens relationships and muscles!

No matter how you like to get your heart pumping, there’s no end to the possibilities in the Claremont community.

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