Free Tax Preparation Ends April 15
Mar. 15, 2013 | 9:30 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Need your income taxes prepared? If you are low income, the County can do it for you for free.
Stories by José A. Álvarez
First Pediatric Influenza Death Reported in San Diego
Mar. 13, 2013 | 12:42 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Fifty-one people in San Diego have died from the flu, a number that now includes a 10-month-old baby.
Credit: PhotoSpin More Flu Deaths Reported; Emergency Room Visits Drop
Mar. 6, 2013 | 2:16 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Five more influenza deaths were reported last week, the County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) announced today.
Fast and Easy: New Online Appointment System
Mar. 5, 2013 | 9:48 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County is trying a new online appointment system to make it easier for residents to vaccinate themselves or their children.
Three More Flu Deaths Reported
Feb. 27, 2013 | 10:48 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Three more influenza deaths were reported and the percentage of emergency department patients with influenza-like-illness increased last week.
Thousands Screened for High Blood Pressure
Feb. 22, 2013 | 3:33 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The County and its partners asked local residents to “Love” their heart on Valentine’s Day by getting their blood pressure screened. Thousands did.
Credit: PhotoSpin Fewer People Sick from Influenza
Feb. 20, 2013 | 12:27 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The number of lab-confirmed flu cases in the region declined for a third week in a row. However, seven more deaths were reported.