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.
Health
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 […]
Credit: PhotoSpin.com Rabid Bat Found at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Jun. 14, 2016 | 2:25 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
A bat found at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park has tested positive for rabies, the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency reports. The bat was found alive on Saturday, June 11 at 1:30 p.m. at the Oasis Deli in Nairobi Village. Trained park staff collected the bat without directly touching it […]
Credit: PhotoSpin How to Talk to Children about Violent Events
Jun. 13, 2016 | 2:23 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County of San Diego’s Deputy Director for Behavioral Health Services, Dr. Piedad Garcia, offers some advice on how to talk to children–and how to cope in general—with violent events.