Grandma Jean: I am Just There to Love Them
Sep. 24, 2013 | 10:30 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Jean Cornwell Wheat lives at the County’s residential education community for foster youth. Why is she at San Pasqual Academy?
Health
Four New Cases of Pertussis Reported
Sep. 20, 2013 | 3:33 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
New cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, have been reported at three school sites where students and staff may have been exposed, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) reported today.
VIDEO: Spreading the Live Well Message
Sep. 18, 2013 | 2:21 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Chula Vista, the second largest city in the region, has signed on to adopt Live Well San Diego, the County’s ongoing effort to improve the health and safety of residents.
New Job Search Engine Launched
Sep. 18, 2013 | 10:11 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
You’ve probably heard of Indeed, Monster and CareerBuilder job search engines, but if you’re looking for work in Southern California and want to work in the behavioral health arena, there is a new site that could help you land a job.
Campers, Hikers: Keep Plague Away, Steer Clear of Squirrels
Sep. 17, 2013 | 1:13 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Three squirrels that were trapped near Palomar Mountain have tested positive for plague. Remember to take simple steps to protect yourself when camping and hiking.
VIDEO: Emergency Rooms Launch ‘Safe Prescribing’ Guidelines
Sep. 13, 2013 | 2:25 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
New prescription pain guidelines will be used in hospital emergency departments throughout San Diego and Imperial counties to balance patients’ needs against potential for pain-medicine abuse.
Get Your ‘California Covered’ Questions Answered
Sep. 13, 2013 | 1:10 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
If you have questions about how the new health care changes coming January 1, 2014, affect you, you’re not alone.