Pass the Gravy, Not the Flu Germs
Nov. 18, 2015 | 10:56 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
He won’t be on your guest list, but he could show up on Thanksgiving and other holiday celebrations.And, he can make you sick.
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Special Bond Helps Foster Youth Overcome Obstacles
Nov. 18, 2015 | 9:31 AMReading Time: 3 minutes
Life has thrown many obstacles into the path to adulthood for Leticia. The soon-to-be former foster youth could have let any one of those daunting circumstances detour her from any goals or aspirations she had.
First 5 San Diego Invests in Youngest Residents
Nov. 17, 2015 | 4:13 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
First 5 San Diego had another successful year of working with the County’s youngest children, according to the organization’s annual report unveiled at today’s San Diego County Board of Supervisors meeting.
3 Steps to Easier Breathing
Nov. 16, 2015 | 1:21 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Chronic lower respiratory diseases are lung or respiratory illnesses that make it hard to breathe. They are the fourth leading cause of death in San Diego. How many people die from them each year?
Supervisors Focus on Military, Vets
Nov. 16, 2015 | 9:15 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
The County of San Diego is highlighting its efforts to enhance military and veterans services with a Year of the Veteran Conference Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the North Inland Live Well Center in Escondido.
West Nile Virus Update: Number of Suspected Cases Falling
Nov. 12, 2015 | 1:09 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
For the second week, the number of San Diego County residents with West Nile virus seem to be leveling off. But County officials said people should still protect themselves from mosquitoes.
Flu Likely to Spread During the Holidays
Nov. 10, 2015 | 3:34 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The number of flu cases typically increases significantly during the holidays. Local health officials want you to get vaccinated now since immunity takes about two weeks to develop.