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Opioid Use Slowing But Continues to Take San Diegans’ Lives

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Local prescription drug deaths declined in 2018. Deaths due to heroin increased. And fentanyl deaths continued to climb.

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Flu Activity Holds Steady This Week

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Flu activity held steady this week with 36 lab-confirmed cases, only four more than the number of cases reported last week. That brings the 2019-20 flu season total to 335 cases, compared to 109 at this time last year. County public health officials continue to emphasize the importance of getting the flu vaccine. There have […]

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Edgemoor Celebrates its 10-year Anniversary

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There was a lot to celebrate Wednesday as the County of San Diego’s Edgemoor Skilled Nursing Facility turned 10 years old with a gathering of residents, family, employees and dignitaries to mark the occasion.

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School And Art Find a Home At Edgemoor

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Jesus Montoya was a hard working young man with big dreams when a terrible accident changed everything. He came to Edgemoor Skilled Nursing Facility broken in body and spirit. Over the years, he has found a new passion for living through education and art. This is his story.

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Edgemoor Makes Residents Top Priority

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Michael Jones and his wife Leslie were high school sweethearts. After a lifetime together, she began to slip away and required specialized care. Michael became discouraged as he looked for a 24/7 care facility for Leslie, until he visited Edgemoor Skilled Nursing Facility.