VIDEO: County Public Health Officials Report 17 Percent Rise in TB Last Year
Mar. 5, 2024 | 1:27 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
County Public Health officials are reporting a 17 percent increase in active tuberculosis (TB) cases in San Diego County.
Stories by Fernanda Lopez Halvorson
Credit: CDC TB Exposure Reported at San Diego City College
Feb. 29, 2024 | 7:13 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County’s Tuberculosis Program, San Diego City College (SDCC) and SDCC’s Early Education Center (EEC) are working in close collaboration to notify employees, students and children potentially exposed to tuberculosis (TB) on the SDCC campus.
Board of Supervisors Unanimously Approves American Rescue Plan Act Spending Plan
Feb. 27, 2024 | 6:02 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously today on how to spend the final $102 million of American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Tuberculosis Exposure Reported at Sweetwater High School
Feb. 8, 2024 | 4:12 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County’s Tuberculosis Program is working with the Sweetwater Union School District to notify students and staff who were potentially exposed to tuberculosis at Sweetwater High School from July 19, 2023 to Dec. 15, 2023.
Healthy Habits Build Healthy Smiles
Feb. 7, 2024 | 9:52 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
Cavities are the most common chronic childhood disease. When left untreated, cavities in children can be painful or cause infections leading to learning issues, school absences and even emergency room visits and hospitalizations. The good news is that they are completely preventable.
County Leaders Thank Community on Day of Service, Remind Public to Take Precautions Ahead of Storms
Jan. 31, 2024 | 2:43 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
County Chairwoman Nora Vargas thanked San Diegans today on the County’s Day of Service for getting out and helping their neighbors in the flood affected areas.
VIDEO: More than 400 Households Impacted by Storm Damage Visit County’s Local Assistance Center on Opening Day
Jan. 28, 2024 | 2:38 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The County’s Local Assistance Center opened Sunday offering in-person support and services from more than 25 agencies to those impacted by storm damage.