Health
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VIDEO: Testing for Tuberculosis Exposure in Homeless Population

| 12:54 PM

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Monitoring and responding to potential public health threats is a priority for San Diego County Public Health Services. Recently, County Public Health workers and Father Joe’s Villages teamed up to test people experiencing homelessness for possible exposure to tuberculosis.

Families
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One-Time $4,000 Grant Program Opens Monday For Low Income Families Hurt By COVID-19

| 12:35 PM

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A couple thousand low-income San Diego County families and seniors hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic could receive $4,000 in cash to help them recover, County and Jewish Family Service leaders announced Friday.

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Aging & Independence Services Offers In-Person and Virtual Chronic Disease Classes 

| 4:05 PM

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San Diego County’s Aging & Independence Services (AIS) is offering free in-person classes focused on helping San Diegans cope with chronic disease. The classes were virtual during the pandemic but are officially back in public gathering places with a new series serving the community. Virtual classes will also continue. 

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County Releases Equity-Centered Recommended Budget That Expands Programs and Services

| 8:28 AM

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San Diego County released an $8.11 billion recommended budget today that continues increased spending to fight homelessness; take on mental health and substance use disorder challenges; improve the justice system; help working families and invest in core services like roads, fire protection and parks.