AV Hospital Named Fastest STEMI Receiving Center for Heart Attack Patients
Antelope Valley Hospital is a L.A. County STEMI Receiving Center operating a state-of-the-art catheterization laboratory. A STEMI is the most dangerous type of heart attack because it involves a sudden blockage of one of the main arteries that supply blood to the heart. Having a local center that can handle these high-risk emergencies significantly improves the survival of heart-attack patients. Antelope Valley Hospital was also recently named the fastest "medical contact-to-balloon" time of all L.A. County STEMI Receiving Centers and has maintained a response time above both state and national averages; 949-5000 www.avhospital.org

Anti Aging Medical Clinic Now Offering Concierge Medical Services
Dr. Marina Gold's Santa Clarita and Glendale offices now offer Concierge Medical Services for only $150 per month. This package features benefits like up to five offices visits per month (including emergency services); unlimited telephone consultations; and electronic prescription refills. This affordable, personalized service is available for everyone - insurance is not required to be examined and treated by the doctor; 297-1177 www.drgoldantiaging.com

New Developments in Hearing Aids
Today's hearing aids are no longer anything like your grandfather's. The new devices are tiny, discreet, don't require bulky parts, and are available with Bluetooth. You can now be "linked" to your cell phone, TV, landline phone and to video gaming consoles such as Xbox and Wii - all with a touch of a button. The best selection is available from Audiology Associates, where Patrice Rifkind, Au.D and Nina N. Ball, M.S., just celebrated the grand opening of their new Valencia location. The new, larger facility is located at 23838 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 100 and offers free hearing consultations, pediatric and balance testing, as well as the most advanced technology available; 284-1900 www.audiologyassociates.net

The Foot Care Center of Santa Clarita Offers Holiday Special
If you have toenail fungus, you may have heard about the best new treatment around. PinPointe Laser Treatment is fast and effective. In fact, after one treatment you're already on your way to great-looking toes. No drugs or anesthesia is needed; there's no harmful UV radiation; no recovery time is required (you can even wear nail polish the next day!); and there's a minimized risk of side effects. Right now, the Foot Care Center of Santa Clarita is offering a holiday special - $100 off treatment for 10 toenails. The offer expires on December 31, 2010, so call today;
253-3668

Local Dental Group Offers $39 Cleaning & Digital X-rays
For only $39, receive an exam, digital x-rays and cleaning (in absence of perio disease) with the coupon found on page 2. Offer is good for new patients only at Canyon Country Dental Group and Orthodontics (251-2002); Hasley Canyon Dental Group (702-8338); and Valencia Dental Group at Copper Hill (607-0202). The Group also offers a $50 gift certificate for your next dental treatment. See ad for details.