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03:14

CARE Act Program Celebrates First Graduate

| 8:58 AM

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The County’s Behavioral Health Services and Public Defender departments, Superior Court and other partners are all celebrating an inspiring milestone for the Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Act program. On Aug. 7, CARE Court held its first graduation ceremony.

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02:13

Fighting the Fentanyl Overdose Epidemic

| 2:40 PM

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National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day is in August, and the County is dedicated to spreading the word on the dangers of fentanyl poisoning and the precautions that can be taken to prevent fentanyl overdose deaths. The County’s comprehensive Harm Reduction Strategy includes the distribution of lifesaving naloxone and fentanyl test strips to anyone who wants them.

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02:13

VIDEO: Medical Therapy Units Have A Field Day

| 12:30 PM

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Physical and occupational therapists at the County’s Medical Therapy Units (MTU) hosted a full day camp tailor-made for MTU clients with activities like basketball, volleyball, rugby, water games, and face-painting. The smiles and laughter underscored the value of their efforts.

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02:17

Resource Events Bring County Services to You

| 11:14 AM

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The County of San Diego is committed to removing barriers and making support services accessible to everyone, especially at-risk populations. Community Pop-up Resource Events are proving to be very effective in bringing support directly to the people who are eligible.

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image of an arm after a tuberculosis test Credit: CDC.gov

TB Exposure Reported at Mount Miguel High School (MMHS)

| 4:34 PM

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The County’s Tuberculosis Control Program is working in close collaboration with Grossmont Union High School District to notify students, staff and volunteers potentially exposed to tuberculosis (TB) during the second semester of the 2023-24 school year at Mount Miguel High School. 

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01:18

Live Well on Wheels Hits the Road

| 12:30 PM

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The County has two Live Well on Wheels buses (Live WoW) that visit local communities and provide residents with easy access to a wide range of County health and community services right in their own neighborhood.