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County, SDSU Partner to Inspire Future Health Professionals

| 9:44 AM

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The second annual Health Careers Week at SDSU connected students and alumni with leaders from the County’s Health and Human Services Agency, SDSU faculty and staff, to inspire the region’s next generation of health professionals.

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County Wins State Award for Community Shaped Contracting Reforms

| 9:25 AM

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The County of San Diego earned the Award of Excellence-Grand Prize from the California Association for Local Economic Development for its Economic Prosperity through Innovative Contracting initiative, a community‑driven effort to make government contracting more accessible and equitable for local small businesses.

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New East County Behavioral Health Hub Expands 24/7 Crisis Care Access

| 3:33 PM

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The County and partners celebrated the ribbon cutting Monday of the East Region Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) on Monday, marking a major milestone in expanding access to behavioral health services across the region. 

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A Sneak Peek Inside the New East Region Crisis Stabilization Unit

| 2:58 PM

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Take a look inside the newest Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), a short-term care facility for individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. This is the first CSU in East County.