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Jan. 4, 2023 | 9:39 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Knowing how to perform CPR and how to locate and use an AED, automated external defibrillator, can help someone when seconds are critical.
Tag: love your heart
County Health Officials Report Love Your Heart Screened More Than 46,000 People
Aug. 2, 2022 | 3:02 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County’s new Love Your Heart report shows the February blood-pressure screening campaign alerted 473 people they were in imminent medical danger and warned nearly 22,000 others they could be vulnerable to serious illness and death from heart disease, stroke and COVID-19.
San Diegans Encouraged to Feel the Beat During ‘Love Your Heart’ Week of Action
Feb. 11, 2022 | 12:16 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County of San Diego is joining forces with regional officials and community partners to ask San Diegans to check their blood pressure and take a step toward better heart health.
“Love Your Heart” Aims to Reduce Risk of Severe COVID-19 Illness
Feb. 8, 2021 | 2:35 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Today, County leaders, regional officials and community partners had a virtual news conference to encourage people to get a blood pressure screening to make sure they are not suffering from hypertension often referred to as the “silent killer.”
State Association of Counties Recognizes Five Innovative County Programs
Nov. 13, 2020 | 9:00 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Five San Diego County programs were chosen by the California State Association of Counties for 2020 Challenge Awards, highlighting innovation among programs developed and implemented in county government.
VIDEO: County Connection March 2020
Mar. 4, 2020 | 1:25 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
On this episode, the County’s Public Health Laboratory is now able to test for coronavirus (COVID-19), landlords could benefit from a Section 8 housing program, find out why knowing your blood pressure numbers are so important and take a virtual hike at William Heise County Park.
Thousands Participate in County’s Love Your Heart
Feb. 18, 2020 | 2:36 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The County of San Diego’s Love Your Heart is a one-day, annual event in which organizations from across the U.S. and Mexico join together to provide free blood pressure screenings to the public on Valentine’s Day. Last year’s event helped over 43,000 people get to know their blood pressure numbers and take charge of their own heart health.