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The County’s Board of Supervisors received an update on the Aging Roadmap today, a comprehensive plan to make sure our region has the programs and resources needed to support the growing number of older adults.
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As Suicide Prevention Month finishes up, it’s timely to provide a reminder that resources, tools, and trainings are available year-round to help prevent suicide deaths.
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The County-led San Diego Fall Prevention Task Force is hosting a series of no-cost workshops between Saturday, Sept. 20 and Friday, Sept. 26 throughout the county and the public is invited to attend.
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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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The 2024-25 flu season was one of the most severe in a decade for hospitalizations and deaths. As the County enters a new flu season, doctors are worried it could be just as bad, in part due to low and declining vaccination rates.
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Mosquitoes collected recently in routine monitoring in the City Heights and Skyline neighborhoods of San Diego have tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting County officials to remind people to use the County’s “Prevent, Protect, Report” guidelines to keep mosquitoes from breeding and to protect themselves from mosquito-borne illnesses.
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The County’s safe parking site on North Magnolia Avenue in El Cajon reopens tonight for families and individuals experiencing homelessness in need of overnight parking. The Safe Parking program provides support and services for people who are unsheltered and have a vehicle.