VIDEO: Looking for the Perfect Match
Aug. 13, 2013 | 4:06 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The County is starting a bone marrow registry drive to help provide life-saving matches for patients requiring a transplant.
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VIDEO: Foster Siblings Reunite at Camp Connect
Aug. 1, 2013 | 12:31 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Sometimes, siblings in foster care can’t be placed in the same home. Camp Connect gives them a chance to spend time together.
VIDEO: Chula Vista Learns How To Fight The Fat
Jul. 26, 2013 | 12:32 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Counting calories, figuring out fat content, preparing healthy alternatives – they’re all part of nutrition classes the County helps put on for local families.
VIDEO: Home is Where Recovery Begins
Jul. 19, 2013 | 12:12 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
One method to help homeless people get – and stay – off the street is “supportive housing.” Learn about it in this documentary produced for the County.
VIDEO: Is S(he) Having A Stroke?
Jun. 21, 2013 | 1:41 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a stroke. Every four minutes, someone dies because of a stroke. What can you do?
VIDEO: Beat the Heat at a Cool Zone Location
Jun. 20, 2013 | 5:31 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
This summer expected to be a hot one, and the County has designated over 100 locations as Cool Zones.
VIDEO: Safety First, Swimming Second
Jun. 13, 2013 | 1:11 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
County officials and their community partners are reminding parents to think safety first when children are swimming.