Minors and Alcohol: A Deadly Combination
Mar. 28, 2016 | 11:47 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Thousands of college, high school and middle school students are or will soon be going on spring break, a time when underage drinking goes up.
Health
First Sexually Transmitted Zika Virus Case in San Diego County Reported
Mar. 25, 2016 | 12:36 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
The first Zika virus case acquired through sexual transmission in San Diego was confirmed this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
Public Asked to Use ERs Only in True Emergencies
Mar. 25, 2016 | 12:33 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
“Emergency room overuse is a national problem that is also occurring in San Diego County,” said Dr. Wilma Wooten, County Public Health Officer. “There are a number of factors driving the congestion in emergency rooms, but the results may be longer wait times and overcrowding.”
Local Teen Dies from Influenza
Mar. 23, 2016 | 12:19 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
A 16-year-old girl who died from the flu is one of nine influenza deaths reported locally last week, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
Most San Diegans Improperly Dispose of Expired or Unwanted Medication
Mar. 23, 2016 | 11:36 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
A new survey shows San Diegans are concerned about environmental impacts of disposing their unwanted or expired medications, but 75 percent of residents still improperly flush and dump them.
Flu Deaths Now at 41, Season May Have Peaked
Mar. 16, 2016 | 11:51 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The number of local influenza deaths is up, yet cases are significantly down.
9 Ways to Go Healthy When Eating Out
Mar. 15, 2016 | 9:20 AMReading Time: 3 minutes
We love eating out. Here are some tips on how to stick to a healthy eating plan while enjoying a meal out.