Board Approves State Funding to Improve the Health of African-American Babies
Sep. 24, 2024 | 5:48 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The Board of Supervisors today approved $484,310 from the State to improve health outcomes for African-American babies.
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Bird Flu Detected in Wastewater, But Not In People
Sep. 16, 2024 | 5:02 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
San Diego County is become the fifth location in California to report the environmental detection of H5 influenza virus, commonly referred to as bird flu.
Affordable Housing Headed to National City
Sep. 16, 2024 | 4:12 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
An exciting groundbreaking today in National City marked the beginning of construction for a new multi-family affordable housing community. Union Tower will bring 94 new affordable homes to 2312 F Avenue, the first phase in an eight-phase development.
Credit: Shutterstock Hantavirus Found in Mice at San Onofre State Campground
Sep. 16, 2024 | 12:07 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Two mice collected from a campground trail at San Onofre State Beach as part of ongoing surveillance to protect public health have tested positive for the potentially deadly hantavirus. County Vector Control team is working with campground officials to notify campground visitors and staff.
Credit: Shutterstock Bird Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
Sep. 13, 2024 | 2:36 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
A dead American Crow found in the Clairemont area of San Diego has tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting County environmental health officials to remind people to protect themselves from mosquitoes that can transmit the virus to people.
County Invites Community to Unite for National Recovery Month
Sep. 11, 2024 | 10:12 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
September is National Recovery Month and County Behavioral Health Services (BHS)is inviting community members and organizations to come together in support of the recovery community.
More Grant Funds to Help County Predict and Prepare for Disease Outbreaks
Sep. 10, 2024 | 4:19 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
More grant money is heading to San Diego County to help anticipate and prepare for future disease outbreaks.