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Residents at the Volunteers of America (VOA) Renaissance Treatment Center in National City during a specific time period may have been exposed to hepatitis A, the County Health and Human Services Agency reported today. HHSA recommends vaccination for anyone who was a resident at the facility at 2300 E. 7th Street, National City anytime from […]
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County health officials are reminding the public to take precautions during extreme heat conditions on Friday to avoid heat-related illnesses and to pay extra attention to children, the elderly and pets. The National Weather Service in San Diego is issuing an excessive heat warning effective from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 6 […]
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The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency is advising gay and bisexual men, homeless individuals, and people with compromised immune systems that they could be at an increased risk for the intestinal disease shigellosis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, young children and travelers to developing countries are also at […]
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Former Good Morning America host and award-winning journalist Joan Lunden was the keynote speakers at this year’s Vital Aging Summit.
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In San Diego County, one in 10 people who are infected with HIV are not aware of it. This means that they are not getting HIV treatment to stay healthy and could infect others.
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Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) users statewide will not be able to access their benefits for a 24-hour period this weekend starting at 11 p.m. Saturday, June 23 until 11 p.m. Sunday, June 24. San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency officials are advising cardholders to plan ahead for their shopping needs and for getting […]
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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of just over 4 acres of vacant land near the intersection of Euclid Avenue and Market Street for the future construction of the Southeastern San Diego Live Well Center on Tuesday. The board authorized the purchase from the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation and began […]
