It’s Spring – Do You Know Where Your Oysters Are From?
Apr. 28, 2013 | 9:00 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County advises it’s the season when oysters from certain locations can cause serious health problems if not prepared correctly.
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Hepatitis A Case Reported at County Psychiatric Hospital
Apr. 26, 2013 | 1:19 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
An individual at the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital has been diagnosed with Hepatitis A, potentially exposing others to the virus according to the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA).
County has Nationally-Recognized Recipe for Combating Childhood Obesity
Apr. 24, 2013 | 4:28 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
Systems change. Innovation zone. Multi-sector approach. It all sounds very bureaucratic.
Parents Encouraged to Vaccinate Children to Protect from Disease
Apr. 22, 2013 | 4:14 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
There are 14 childhood diseases that can be prevented by vaccines. Yet, a growing number of San Diego parents are not vaccinating their children.
Chula Vista Schools Honored for Focus on Health
Apr. 18, 2013 | 11:23 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
In addition to being the largest elementary school district in the state and home to nine California Distinguished Schools, the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) can now also claim to be San Diego County’s first Live Well, San Diego! school district.
VIDEO: Chula Vista Elementary School District First “Live Well, San Diego!” District
Apr. 18, 2013 | 9:32 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
In addition to being the largest elementary school district in the state and home to nine California Distinguished Schools, the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) can now also claim to be San Diego County’s first Live Well, San Diego! school district.
Two Meningococcal Disease Cases Confirmed
Apr. 17, 2013 | 4:48 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
A 22-year-old man died last week and a 47-year-old man is currently hospitalized from confirmed meningococcal disease, the County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) announced today. Two cases of probable meningococcal disease were also reported. The general public is not at risk for exposure from any of the cases reported today.