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Elder and dependent adult abuse takes many forms. Physical, mental, sexual, and financial abuse, as well as neglect and self-neglect are recognized in state law as forms of elder and dependent adult abuse. In San Diego County, reports have increased by around 125 percent since 1999.
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A stroke survivor shares her story in advance of the fifth annual Strike Out Stroke Night at Petco Park. The night honors survivors and raises awareness of stroke symptoms and prevention.
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Higher than normal temperatures are coming to the desert and lower mountain areas of San Diego County over the next two days and residents are urged to take precautions to avoid heat-stroke and other heat-related illnesses and to make sure vulnerable populations, especially children, older adults and pets, are protected. The National Weather Service in […]
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This is the second regional Live Well Center opened by the County. The first opened in Escondido last year and has become popular with residents. The South Region Live Well Center at National City will allow the County to better serve residents and advance its effort to have healthy, safe and thriving communities.
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The County of San Diego’s Health & Human Services Agency has recently earned national recognition for its work in keeping the region healthy, safe and informed about health issues and concerns. The County health department achieved accreditation from the national Public Health Accreditation Board, becoming one of six other California health departments to earn the […]
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Update 5/28/2016: The closure has been lifted after testing confirmed water quality meets health standards.
A closure has been issued at Campland Beach in Mission Bay after a sewage spill contaminated the water.
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A person at High Tech High Media Arts was recently diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) and another person at Southwest High School recently started treatment for TB.
