Credit: PhotoSpin African-American Infant Mortality Lowest Ever
May 23, 2012 | 11:23 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The most recent data available shows the rate of infant deaths in the region is 4.5 deaths for every 1,000 live births.
Stories by José A. Álvarez
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Celebration Raises Awareness of Mental Illness
May 7, 2012 | 2:35 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Every year, the County and its many mental health partners organize an event to raise awareness about mental illness. What was the theme this year?
Boppy Pillows to be Given to Low-Income Mothers
May 3, 2012 | 1:05 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The Boppy Company will be donating hundreds of Boppy pillows to at-risk mothers, and many of them will go to San Diego moms.
Bringing Tech Outdoors
Apr. 26, 2012 | 3:45 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Visitors to Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve can now get information from QR codes on markers within the park.
“Dancing through the Ages”
Apr. 19, 2012 | 4:47 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Hundreds of people of all ages are expected to join County officials, mental health experts and consumers for a celebration commemorating May as Mental Health Month.
Looking for a New Home?
Apr. 17, 2012 | 3:58 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Ten properties will be available for sale through the County’s upcoming real estate auction.
Parents Urged to Make Sure Infants Get Vaccines
Apr. 12, 2012 | 4:03 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
April 21-28 is National Infant Immunization Week. The observance was to remind parents to ensure infants are fully immunized against vaccine-preventable diseases. Are yours?