VIDEO: Prevent, Protect, Report
Oct. 2, 2015 | 8:00 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
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Health
West Nile Virus Update: State Confirms New Cases
Sep. 30, 2015 | 2:09 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Two more San Diego County residents have been confirmed as positive for West Nile virus, bringing the total number of people confirmed as contracting the mosquito-driven disease this year to five …
Guardian Angels bring Smiles to Those with Alzheimer’s
Sep. 29, 2015 | 9:12 AMReading Time: 4 minutes
Evelyn P. Vance has dressed up as Cupid, Donald Duck, Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, a pirate and a pilgrim. They’re all just supporting characters for her main role as a Guardian Angel for people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
County, Partners Team Up to Promote Flu Vaccines
Sep. 25, 2015 | 12:00 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
With flu season upon us, County and local health officials were joined by community members Friday to encourage residents to get immunized for the flu.
VIDEO: Prescription Drugs Get Their Report Card
Sep. 23, 2015 | 4:06 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The County’s 2015 Prescription Drug Abuse Report Card was released and it showed what trends dropped and which ones climbed.
Prescription Drug Deaths Down Again in San Diego
Sep. 23, 2015 | 11:57 AMReading Time: 3 minutes
The County’s 2015 Prescription Drug Abuse Report Card was released and it showed what trends dropped and which ones climbed.
Former Addict: ‘This Disease Had Me in Its Grips’
Sep. 23, 2015 | 11:04 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
In his own words, Mark tells how Vicodin led him to a life of addiction and how he fought the disease… and won.