San Diegans to Celebrate Drug-Free Lives
Sep. 1, 2016 | 9:10 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
Recovery Happens is an annual celebration sponsored by the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency and its many prevention and treatment partners.
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Tuberculosis Case Reported at Two Chula Vista Schools
Aug. 29, 2016 | 1:36 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
A person who spent time at both Harborside Elementary School and Castle Park Middle School recently started treatment for active tuberculosis and may have exposed others, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency reported Monday.
County Seeks Public’s Opinion on Behavioral Health Programs
Aug. 23, 2016 | 1:59 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County wants to gather input from the public and professionals about the types of behavioral health programs needed in the region.
Credit: CDC County to Spray to Prevent Mosquito-borne Illness
Aug. 18, 2016 | 1:27 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
UPDATED Aug. 23, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. The California Department of Public Health has confirmed the South Park resident who developed symptoms associated with the mosquito-borne diseases chikungunya, dengue fever and Zika has tested negative for all three, the County Health and Human Services Agency said Tuesday. County Vector Control detected invasive Aedes adult and […]
VIDEO: “Personal Belief” No Longer Allowed for Vaccination Opt-Out
Aug. 18, 2016 | 10:36 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
“Science has proven over and over again that [vaccines] are safer than the diseases they protect us against.”
TB Case Reported at Southwestern College
Aug. 10, 2016 | 1:52 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
A person at Southwestern College was recently diagnosed with active tuberculosis and may have exposed others, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency reported today. HHSA is working closely with school officials to notify individuals who were potentially exposed between March 8 and May 27. “Most people who are exposed to TB do not […]
GALLERY: The ‘Road to Wellness’ Inspires Children, Families
Aug. 10, 2016 | 9:37 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The “torch” burned bright as the children from California Children Services and their families celebrated the completion of their Road to Wellness challenge Tuesday with Olympics-inspired events, complete with an opening ceremony and presentation of medals.