30 San Diegans Have Died from Influenza
Feb. 13, 2019 | 1:32 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Six additional influenza deaths were reported last week, bringing this season’s total to 30, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
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Meningococcal Disease Case Reported at Bonita Vista High School
Feb. 12, 2019 | 2:53 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency is working with Bonita Vista High School officials to alert students and staff to be aware of the symptoms of meningococcal disease after a member of their school community was diagnosed with the disease. The previously healthy person is currently undergoing treatment at a local hospital […]
County Warns Medical Community About Strangulation
Feb. 12, 2019 | 9:33 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
In an effort to save the lives of people who find themselves in physically abusive relationships, the County Health and Human Services Agency issued an advisory to the local medical community about strangulation, one of the most lethal forms of domestic violence.
VIDEO: ‘Connect Hillcrest’ Steps Up Neighborhood’s Homeless Outreach
Feb. 11, 2019 | 1:39 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
San Diego County, City and community leaders announce an initiative called Connect Hillcrest. It’s designed to provide coordinated street outreach services to the homeless to help get them into permanent, stable housing.
Love Your Heart on February 14
Feb. 8, 2019 | 10:51 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
It’s February – the time of year when our attention turns to matters of the heart. What better time to get your blood pressure checked?
Chelsea Clinton Visits to Talk Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice
Feb. 7, 2019 | 4:26 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The Strong Families, Thriving Communities Coalition, an ongoing partnership of the County of San Diego, the Clinton Foundation and the San Diego Foundation, hosted a roundtable discussion Thursday on improving child welfare and juvenile justice. The event in Balboa Park featured Chelsea Clinton, vice chair of the Clinton Foundation, and was designed to foster a […]
No New Flu Deaths Reported; Cases Go Up
Feb. 6, 2019 | 11:22 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
No new flu deaths were reported last week; however, the number of lab-confirmed influenza cases went up, a sign that the flu is still making San Diegans sick.