Protect Yourself from the Heat
Jun. 27, 2016 | 1:58 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency is encouraging residents to take adequate precautions to avoid heatstroke and other heat-related illnesses.
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Drug Significantly Reduces Risk of Getting HIV
Jun. 24, 2016 | 8:22 AMReading Time: 3 minutes
Truvada®, produced by Gilead Sciences, Inc., is a medication that is commonly used as part of combination therapy to treat HIV infection. However, HIV-negative people also can take it as a daily pill to reduce their risk of getting HIV infection in the first place.
VIDEO: Beat the Heat at a Cool Zone
Jun. 23, 2016 | 3:31 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
There are more than 100 designated “Cool Zones” around the County. Find one near you and chill out.
Take Precautions in Excessive Heat
Jun. 17, 2016 | 12:14 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Due to the excessive heat coming to the region, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency is encouraging residents to take adequate precautions to avoid heatstroke and other heat-related illnesses.
Credit: PhotoSpin San Diegans Should Test for HIV, Free Testing Available
Jun. 17, 2016 | 9:17 AMReading Time: 3 minutes
The County Health and Human Services Agency and its many partners are offering free, confidential HIV testing throughout the region.
Dick Van Dyke Tells Seniors to Stay Active
Jun. 15, 2016 | 5:33 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Entertainment legend Dick Van Dyke was the keynote speaker at the County of San Diego’s 2016 Aging Summit Wednesday. The summit included panels focused on various issues for seniors, such as housing, transportation, civic engagement and dementia-friendly communities. After his speech, the 90-year-old Van Dyke shared a few additional remarks about the importance of staying […]
Late-season Influenza Death a Reminder to Get Vaccinated
Jun. 14, 2016 | 3:26 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
A late-season flu death of a 36-year-old San Diego man is a tragic reminder to County residents that the flu can strike at any time of the year. The man died from complications of influenza B on June 9 the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today. The previously healthy man had an unknown […]