VIDEO: Meth a ‘Quadruple Threat’ in San Diego County
Nov. 30, 2015 | 1:23 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The 2015 Meth Report Card is in, and it shows a continuing threat to health and public safety.
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Water Closures Issued for IB, Silver Strand
Nov. 25, 2015 | 2:36 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Updated Nov. 29: Closure lifted for Silver Strand. Remains in effect from border to Carnation Avenue in Imperial Beach.
The County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health has expanded the existing water contact closure area at the Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge shoreline north to include all of Imperial Beach and Silver Strand State Beach.
TB Case Reported at Helix Charter School
Nov. 23, 2015 | 3:04 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
A person at Helix Charter School was recently diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) and may have exposed others, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) reported today.
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.
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?