Health

County Public Health Recommends Testing for COVID After Rise in Cases

| 1:33 PM

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With summer travel beginning and people testing positive for COVID-19 at higher rates, County Public Health Services is advising people to test when they feel ill and get up to date on their vaccinations.

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County Drug Disposal Pilot Program Reaches Milestone

| 11:40 AM

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The County’s Drug Disposal Pilot Program has reached a milestone by distributing more than 1200 drug deactivating pouches. 

Health

County Assisting As CalFresh Enrollment Breaks Records

| 8:16 AM

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The County is experiencing record enrollment in the CalFresh food supplement program. As of June 1, 2024 CalFresh benefits are being received by more than 398,000 eligible people in the region, which is a 5.8% increase compared to the same month in 2023. 

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More than 58,000 Screened for ‘Love Your Heart’

| 12:48 PM

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San Diego County released its 2024 Love Your Heart Report Monday, showing the annual February public health campaign gave more than 58,000 people free blood pressure checks and potentially saved 806 people from medical emergencies like strokes or heart attacks. 

Housing

County Expands Pilot Shallow Rental Subsidy Program for Older Adults

| 4:45 PM

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The County is expanding a pilot shallow rental subsidy program for older adults to support an additional 160 older adults at risk of homelessness.