Childhood Lead Poisoning is Preventable
Oct. 26, 2015 | 9:07 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Lead poisoning is a silent and sometimes deadly disease. It’s also one of the most common environmental illnesses in California children.
Stories by Tom Christensen
Bat Found at Zoo Safari Park Tests Positive for Rabies
Oct. 23, 2015 | 2:58 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
A bat found at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park earlier this month has tested positive for rabies, the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency is reporting.
Credit: Adobe County Officials Issue Scam Alert Targeting Seniors
Oct. 19, 2015 | 4:54 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
County officials are alerting the public about a group of scam artists known to be targeting elderly residents in the county, particularly seniors in the Hispanic community.
Second Death Due to West Nile Virus Confirmed
Oct. 8, 2015 | 4:39 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Five more San Diego County residents have been confirmed to have been infected with West Nile virus, bringing the total number of people who have contracted the mosquito-driven disease this year to 11.
Vet Connect Makes Benefits Easier for Veterans to Access
Oct. 6, 2015 | 3:48 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
Veterans in rural San Diego County can look forward to an expanding network of access points for services and benefits as the County of San Diego works to expand the Vet Connect program.
Check Your Mood Week: Free Depression Screening
Oct. 2, 2015 | 10:02 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Lack of energy. Sadness. Weight changes or sleeplessness. Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy. There are many signs of clinical depression that often get overlooked or dismissed as something that will simply pass with time.
Guardian Angels bring Smiles to Those with Alzheimer’s
Sep. 29, 2015 | 9:12 AMReading Time: 4 minutes
Evelyn P. Vance has dressed up as Cupid, Donald Duck, Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, a pirate and a pilgrim. They’re all just supporting characters for her main role as a Guardian Angel for people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.