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County Honors 12 Public Health Champions

| 9:05 AM

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The Health and Human Services Agency’s 2024 Live Well San Diego Public Health Champion Awards Ceremony honored 12 local people and organizations for their outstanding contributions in the prevention of disease or injury and the promotion of public health for all San Diegans.

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New Senior Affordable Housing Opens in South Bay

| 4:52 PM

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A new community of 73 apartment homes for seniors experiencing homelessness, or at risk of becoming homeless, celebrated a grand opening in South Bay today.

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Young Cancer Survivor Relied on Blood Donations From Strangers

| 9:05 AM

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The County is celebrating the 40th year of hosting an annual blood drive and you are invited to roll up your sleeve and donate. The donation process only takes minutes but can make a lifelong difference to people like Sara Fuentes and her daughter, Alina.

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New Affordable Housing Opens in the Heart of City Heights

| 5:09 PM

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A new affordable housing community serving City Heights families celebrated an exciting grand opening today.  City Heights Place and City Heights Plaza Del Sol are neighboring buildings and together, provide 135 new single-bedroom, 2- bedroom, and 3-bedroom apartment homes in the heart of City Heights.

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Blood Donations Help Save Local Skydiver

| 10:44 AM

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The County is launching its 40th annual blood drive and by taking just few minutes out of your day, you can help save a life. County employee Cecilia Trinidad never anticipated needing a blood transfusion herself… until disaster struck during a national skydiving competition.

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VIDEO: Routine Blood Donor Receives a Life Saving Transfusion

| 1:36 PM

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Over the past 40 years, the County’s annual blood drive has collected thousands of units of blood from employees hoping to help someone in need. For County employee Mary-Huyen Gonzalez, being on the receiving end of this life-saving gift was unexpected and priceless.  

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Edgemoor Hits a High Note

| 1:21 PM

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The power of music can cross cultural boundaries, connect people from all socio-economic backgrounds and bridge generations. When singer Andy Nahas offered to visit Edgemoor Skilled Nursing Facility in Santee to perform for clients, administrators jumped at the opportunity.