VIDEO: ‘Live Well San Diego’ Recognized in Congress
Dec. 3, 2013 | 3:10 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Rep. Scott Peters brought attention to the County’s initiative to improve San Diegans’ well-being.
Health
3,200 San Diegans HIV-Positive and Don’t Know It
Dec. 2, 2013 | 9:34 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County marked World AIDS Day by recognizing four women for their fight against HIV/AIDS in the San Diego region.
Tick Numbers on the Uptick
Nov. 25, 2013 | 1:07 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
They’re tiny and dangerous – and San Diego has more when cooler, wetter weather arrives. Learn how to protect yourself against ticks.
A Small Gift can Bring a Big Smile
Nov. 22, 2013 | 3:30 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Do you have room to add one more gift to your holiday shopping list? It could be very meaningful to an older adult who’s all alone this holiday season.
Apartment Complex First to Join Smoke-Free Program
Nov. 22, 2013 | 3:00 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
An apartment building in San Diego’s Oak Park neighborhood is going smoke-free, the first to do so under a San Diego County program that helps multi-unit housing complexes implement no-smoking policies.
Foster Mom to 100 Comes Straight from the Heart
Nov. 21, 2013 | 9:55 AMReading Time: 4 minutes
They’re literally rolling out the red carpet for Patty Boles in New York City. It’s fitting tribute to a woman who’s spent decades figuratively putting out a welcome mat.
Protect Yourself From Rodents, Hantavirus
Nov. 20, 2013 | 10:45 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
A harvest mouse trapped last week has tested positive for hantavirus and County officials are reminding people steer clear of wild mice and be careful when cleaning infestations indoors.