Spread the Joy, Not the Flu
Dec. 7, 2016 | 3:58 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Flu activity typically starts to increase during the holidays. That’s why County health officials are encouraging people to get vaccinated now.
Stories by José A. Álvarez
Thankful for His Diagnosis
Nov. 22, 2016 | 11:45 AMReading Time: 5 minutes
Scott Waters had hit bottom. After more than 20 years, the voices in his head took over his life – costing him several jobs and two marriages and almost his life. One County program helped him turn it all around.
Suspect in Scamming of National City Woman Arrested
Nov. 1, 2016 | 1:57 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The San Diego District Attorney’s Office helped to take down a suspect in a transnational criminal organization that scammed victims out of hundreds of millions of dollars, including a National City woman who lost $65,000 in a “grandma scam” two years ago.
Credit: PhotoSpin 10 Safety Tips for Halloween
Oct. 27, 2016 | 9:04 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
Some tips to help ensure children have a safe Halloween.
Prescription Drug Deaths Level Off in San Diego
Oct. 20, 2016 | 11:03 AMReading Time: 3 minutes
In addition to deaths, the report card tracks other indicators of prescription drug abuse in the region.
Season’s First Flu-related Death Reported in County
Oct. 6, 2016 | 9:31 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
A 73-year-old woman died of complications due to influenza and is the first local, flu-related death reported this season.
County Sponsors Flu Vaccination Clinics
Oct. 4, 2016 | 12:32 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County is sponsoring clinics throughout the region where you can get vaccinated against the flu.