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exterior of the public health lab with directional sign

Tour the New Public Health Lab

| 4:39 PM

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The County’s new, state-of-the-art public health lab is ready for a grand opening celebration and the excitement is unmistakable. The $93 million facility features cutting edge technology inside a beautiful building with modern design and commissioned public art.  

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image of an arm after a tuberculosis test Credit: CDC.gov

TB Exposures Reported at Two Local Shelters

| 2:57 PM

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County Public Health is working in close collaboration with Father Joe’s Villages and the San Diego Rescue Mission to notify residents, employees and volunteers who may have potentially been exposed to tuberculosis (TB) at the Father Joe’s Villages Paul Mirabile Center (PMC) and the San Diego Rescue Mission South County Lighthouse.  

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"World TB Day March 24"

County Raises Awareness Ahead of World Tuberculosis Day

| 2:26 PM

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County Public Health Services is raising awareness about tuberculosis—a preventable and curable disease—ahead of World Tuberculosis Day on Monday, March 24.  

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Tuberculosis sign with stethoscope Credit: Shutterstock

TB Exposure Reported at Palomar High School

| 9:46 AM

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The County’s Tuberculosis Control Program is working in close collaboration with the Sweetwater Union High School District to notify students, employees, and contractors potentially exposed to tuberculosis (TB) at Palomar High School during the 2023-2024 school year. 

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Measurement of tuberculosis test on an arm

TB Exposure Reported at Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church in La Jolla

| 4:59 PM

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The County’s Tuberculosis Control Program is working with Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church to notify church members and visitors potentially exposed to tuberculosis (TB). 

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Tuberculosis sign with stethoscope Credit: Shutterstock

TB Exposure Reported at La Jolla Post-Acute Care Facility

| 4:44 PM

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The County’s Tuberculosis Control Program is working with The Cove at La Jolla Post-Acute Care Center to notify current and former residents and employees potentially exposed to tuberculosis (TB).