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People experiencing homelessness, those with mental health conditions or substance use disorders, and former foster youth, among others, may be eligible for new services through Medi-Cal.
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Today, elected officials, public health and behavioral health experts, and law enforcement leaders all spoke about the danger of illicit drugs and counterfeit pills. They stressed the importance of prevention, intervention and action. Behind them, 945 purple flags flew representing each person who died in 2024 from a drug overdose.
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New warning signs were posted today alerting the public about the health risks from hydrogen sulfide gas in sections of the Tijuana River Valley Regional Park, and at Saturn Boulevard in the city of San Diego.
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With extreme heat warnings issued for the inland valley and desert regions, it is important to avoid getting overheated. Extremely high temperatures can be dangerous to people and pets.
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The County’s A.B. and Jessie Polinsky Children’s Center library is a place of learning and imagination, and it just got a renovation.
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For many older adults, being independent and aging in their own home for as long as possible is a priority. The County’s Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) can help. MSSP is a care management service for older adults, age 60 and older, who are eligible for Medi-Cal and at risk of being placed in a nursing facility.
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County public health officials have confirmed the first case of measles in the region this year in a teenage resident who had recently traveled overseas.
