Influenza Activity Increasing Locally
Feb. 24, 2012 | 1:31 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The number of flu cases reported week-by-week has been going up.
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Text4baby Makes Important Health Connections
Feb. 23, 2012 | 4:44 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
They say babies don’t come with an instruction manual, but thanks to an innovative program called text4baby, expectant and new mothers may have the next best thing.
1,348 Screened for High Blood Pressure
Feb. 21, 2012 | 5:08 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County asked residents to “love” their heart on Valentine’s Day by getting their blood pressure screened. They did.
Love Your Heart for Valentine’s Day
Feb. 10, 2012 | 11:45 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
This February 14, treat yourself to a free blood pressure screening. They’ll be offered at 15 County sites.
County Encourages Seniors to Speak Up
Feb. 9, 2012 | 9:09 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Access to transportation, funding for services and support for caregivers topped the list of concerns voiced by San Diego County seniors at a community meeting sponsored by the Health and Human Services Agency Aging & Independence Services (AIS).
More San Diegans Aware of Supportive Housing
Feb. 9, 2012 | 8:00 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The idea of living near housing for homeless people with mental illness is becoming more acceptable, thanks in part to a County campaign.
Credit: PhotoSpin National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is February 7
Feb. 7, 2012 | 7:04 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
Nearly a quarter of a million people in the United States don’t know they are HIV positive. Are you one of them? Now is the time to get tested and find out.