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The County Health and Human Services Agency’s Edgemoor Skilled Nursing Facility has earned national recognition for providing top-quality treatment and services. The facility received the 2017 Gold Excellence in Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living. Edgemoor, which offers long-term care for patients with complex medical needs, […]
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Don’t call her by her given name. She prefers to go by Bobbie Mae. What you can’t call Roberta Mae Collin anymore is…homeless.
That is because thanks to a San Diego County Homeless Outreach Team, Bobbie Mae finally has permanent place to live.
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San Diego County Supervisors approved a new three-year County’s Mental Health Services plan this week to help children, seniors, homeless and others who may suffer from mental illnesses or disorders.
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A higher number of influenza cases is being reported this season compared to last year, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
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The local health emergency declared on Sept. 1 because of hepatitis A will remain in effect for another two weeks as the County continues to try to control the outbreak.
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A 49-year-old woman from Spring Valley has been confirmed as the first person in San Diego County in 2017 to test positive for West Nile virus, County Health and Human Services Agency announced Friday.
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Vaccinating members of at-risk groups with one shot of hepatitis A vaccine is enough to be able to stop the ongoing outbreak in San Diego County.