A Split Second of Anger Delivers a Fate No Child Deserves
Oct. 18, 2011 | 10:29 AMAbusive head trauma – formerly known as shaken baby syndrome – can cause a lifetime of trauma. A County-produced video is part of an effort to prevent it.
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VIDEO: “Walk To School Day”
Oct. 5, 2011 | 11:28 AMStudents around the county took steps toward a healthier lifestyle as they joined national Walk to School Day.
County Awarded $3 Million Disease Prevention Grant
Sep. 27, 2011 | 4:56 PMToday, the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) was awarded a grant of over $3 million for prevention of chronic disease in San Diego. Today’s grant award has the potential to bring over $15 million to the region over the next 5 years. This is the second largest Community Transformation Grant awarded to a county government in the nation.
County Records Second-Highest Number of Flu-Related Deaths
Sep. 23, 2011 | 9:47 AMAs a new flu season begins, the County is strongly urging vaccinations for everyone over 6 months old.
State Reduces County’s Free Flu Vaccine
Aug. 10, 2011 | 12:00 PMThere will be less free flu vaccine available for low-income adults in the region, but County health officials expect there to be plenty of vaccine for all persons who want it.
One San Diegan Dies by Suicide Every Day
Jul. 22, 2011 | 10:00 AMThe County is launching a campaign to get people talking about their mental well-being, in hopes of saving lives.