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DEA's 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has highest-ever partner participation
WASHINGTON – With participation nationwide, Drug Enforcement Administration and its law enforcement partners have collected... — Updated 5/17/2019
Albertsons in Fallbrook hosts blood drive with San Diego Blood Bank
FALLBROOK – Albertsons in Fallbrook is hosting a mobile blood drive in partnership with the San Diego Blood Bank Monday, May 27,... — Updated 5/17/2019
No measles cases reported in San Diego County
Samples from suspect measles cases continue to arrive at the San Diego County Pub... — Updated 5/17/2019
FPSG to learn about fall prevention
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Parkinson’s Support Group will hold their monthly meeting, Friday, May 24, from 10 a.m. to noon, in... — Updated 5/14/2019
By The news can harm your health
It’s more difficult today not to know what’s going on in the world. From print sources, to online media, to 24/7 radio and TV... — Updated 5/14/2019
No new flu deaths reported, cases continue to decline
No additional influenza deaths were reported locally last week, and the number of flu cases continued to decline, the San Diego... — Updated 5/14/2019
Thinking About Health: Hospital ads may mislead
This New York City subway ad recently caught my attention: “When researching hospitals, consider how much research they do.... — Updated 5/14/2019
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
Are counseling therapies all the same?
Everyone has days when things don’t go well. Usually, such days simply pass, or people talk to a friend or spouse, discuss their... — Updated 5/6/2019
Jones' measure requiring the California Cancer Registry to keep patients informed is approved by key committee
SACRAMENTO – Senate Bill 452, written by Sen. Brian Jones, R-Santee, passed the Senate Health Committee recently. This bill requi... — Updated 5/6/2019
Where is the "right" place to age
Dr. Diane Darby Beach Special to Village News Senior may be thinking about community living, but wonder if they are really... — Updated 5/6/2019
Take on the challenge of addiction recovery in a complicated world
If a family is waiting for their loved one to get over their out of control... — Updated 5/6/2019
Train in suicide prevention among LGBT youth
FALLBROOK – There is a growing epidemic within the LGBT community, especially in the youth, and that epidemic is suicide. LGBT... — Updated 5/6/2019
Healthy Habits
The ever famous "10,000 steps per day" is what people hear and what they know.... — Updated 5/6/2019
Thinking About Health
If ever there were an award for the best “buyer beware” story, a tale detailing the pitfalls of short-term health insurance... — Updated 4/29/2019
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
Supervisor Cox, health officials kick off mosquito, West Nile Virus prevention season
County Supervisor Greg Cox and public health and environmental health officials held a West Nile virus prevention kickoff event... — Updated 4/29/2019
Circles of Healing
Wendy Hammarstrom Special to the Village News This is the first in an on-going... — Updated 4/29/2019
Local woman documents severe brain injury survival in new book
FALLBROOK – The Just A Breath Away Foundation announced the launch of their... — Updated 4/29/2019
Plant-based diets are linked to lower obesity, BMI among Hispanic Adventists
James Ponder Special to the Village News Plant-based diets are associated with... — 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
FPS group to hear about deep brain stimulation
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Parkinson’s Support group will hold their monthly meeting, Friday April 26, from 10 a.m. to noon.... — 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
'Keeping our Brains Healthy' is the topic at Regency Fallbrook support groups
FALLBROOK – Regency Fallbrook hosts monthly support group meetings on the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. as a source... — Updated 4/22/2019
Ticks test positive for tularemia, first detection in county this year
Several ticks trapped in routine monitoring along Lopez Canyon Trail in Sorrento... — Updated 4/22/2019
