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County residents encouraged to get tested, treated for HIV
Test. Treat. Prevent. These are the three main strategies of the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency’s Getting to Z... — Updated 7/15/2019
From 'sleeping under bushes' to her own apartment: One woman's story
Her apartment is modest, nearly unfurnished, but Melanie Bryant is thankful.... — Updated 7/1/2019
County teams with Padres to raise awareness about stroke
On average, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds in the United States. Do residents k... — Updated 5/14/2019
San Diegans encouraged to get rid of painkillers, other Rx drugs
San Diegans will once again have an opportunity to get rid of unused or unwanted medications during the Drug Enforcement Administra... — Updated 4/29/2019
Board gets annual report on Alzheimer's disease in San Diego
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors received a report on the impact that Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are... — Updated 4/22/2019
County reports 4 new flu deaths, cases down in San Diego
An additional four flu deaths were reported in the region last week; at the same time, however, the number of influenza cases went... — Updated 4/22/2019
Electronic data helps protect the public from influenza
How bad is the flu season? Were any flu-related deaths reported last week? Did the number of flu cases go up or down? How about... — Updated 4/12/2019
County to improve psychiatric care for people in criminal justice system
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to direct the county, the district attorney and the sheriff to develop a plan to... — Updated 4/4/2019
Five more San Diegans die from flu, weekly cases hit seasonal high
Five new influenza deaths were reported last week, and flu cases went up as well, the San Diego County Health and Human Services... — Updated 4/4/2019 Full story
Flu is not easing up on San Diego
While there was a slight dip in the number of influenza cases reported in the region last week, influenza activity is still moderat... — Updated 3/25/2019
Board votes to sponsor state bill giving local health officers more authority
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to support state Assembly Bill 262, which would strengthen the authority of the... — Updated 3/11/2019
Flu deaths, cases up in San Diego County
Seven more influenza deaths were reported locally last week, and cases also set a new high for the season, signs that influenza is... — Updated 3/11/2019
County warns medical community about strangulation
In an effort to save the lives of people who find themselves in physically abusive relationships, the San Diego County Health and... — Updated 2/21/2019
Low-income families can get their taxes done for free
San Diego County low-income families and individuals will once again be able to have their taxes filed for free, thanks to the... — Updated 2/8/2019
Hundreds of county employees to help count the homeless
A record number of San Diego County employees will be hitting the streets to help count homeless people in the region. The count... — Updated 1/23/2019
Public-private partnership begins work to end hepatitis C
The goal is lofty. But the work has begun. Last week, the steering committee of t... — Updated 12/26/2018
Flu spreads easily at holiday parties
If San Diego residents are planning on attending a work gathering or holiday... — Updated 12/18/2018
County gets grant for bicycle/pedestrian safety education
Making sure that people who use local roadways to walk or ride their bikes are... — Updated 11/24/2018
Landlords needed to rent to veterans and homeless people
Rorick "Rory" Luepton is looking for landlords. No, he is not moving, nor does... — Updated 11/26/2018
Record fentanyl deaths reported in county
Local prescription drug deaths have set a new record in San Diego County. Deaths due to heroin have dropped, but fentanyl deaths... — Updated 11/1/2018
Funds are available to improve neighborhoods
Resident who have an idea on how to improve their neighborhood, may qualify for funding from the Community Development Block... — Updated 9/28/2018
Suicides up in San Diego County
After three years of holding steady, the number and rate of people who killed themselves in San Diego County went up in 2017.... — Updated 9/24/2018
Infant deaths decline in San Diego
The infant mortality rate in San Diego County has declined in the last 16 years... — Updated 9/24/2018
Tuberculosis treatment: There's an app for that
In the past, public health nurses had to drive all over the county to make sure... — Updated 8/28/2018
Health officials encourage adults to test for HIV, consider PrEP
In San Diego County, one in 10 people who are infected with HIV are not aware of... — Updated 7/9/2018
