10 Things to Do for a Spooktakular Halloween
Oct. 16, 2015 | 9:54 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
For children, Halloween is all about spooktakular fun, but adults must take some precautions to make sure it stays that way.
Health
West Nile Virus Update: Six More County Residents Test Positive
Oct. 15, 2015 | 9:58 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The state has confirmed that six more San Diego County residents have tested positive for the virus, bringing this year’s total to 17.
Event Promises Day of Learning for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Oct. 14, 2015 | 9:21 AMReading Time: 3 minutes
The County Health and Human Services Agency is sponsoring a Grandparents Raising Grandchildren forum to help people caring for a young family member.
Second Death Due to West Nile Virus Confirmed
Oct. 8, 2015 | 4:39 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Five more San Diego County residents have been confirmed to have been infected with West Nile virus, bringing the total number of people who have contracted the mosquito-driven disease this year to 11.
Vet Connect Makes Benefits Easier for Veterans to Access
Oct. 6, 2015 | 3:48 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
Veterans in rural San Diego County can look forward to an expanding network of access points for services and benefits as the County of San Diego works to expand the Vet Connect program.
Check Your Mood Week: Free Depression Screening
Oct. 2, 2015 | 10:02 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Lack of energy. Sadness. Weight changes or sleeplessness. Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy. There are many signs of clinical depression that often get overlooked or dismissed as something that will simply pass with time.
Input Needed for Behavioral Health Services
Oct. 2, 2015 | 9:30 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
The County is seeking input from the public and professionals about the types of mental health programs needed in the region.