Good Nutrition Taking Root in Lincoln Acres
Jun. 27, 2013 | 10:32 AMReading Time: 3 minutes
A casual conversation between Alejandra Gonzalez of National City and Lincoln Acres Library branch manager Jose Ocadiz came at just the right time.
Health
June 27 is National HIV Testing Day
Jun. 26, 2013 | 10:53 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
Every week, 10 people are diagnosed with HIV or AIDS in San Diego. Thursday is National HIV Testing Day and County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) officials are encouraging people to get tested.
How to Spot and Prevent a Stroke
Jun. 21, 2013 | 2:09 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
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: 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.
Four New Cases of Pertussis Reported
Jun. 14, 2013 | 4:39 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Four new cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, were reported at four school sites where students and staff may have been exposed, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) announced today.
Important Tips for Parents to Prevent Underage Drinking
Jun. 14, 2013 | 11:37 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Summer vacation is a welcome break from school, but it comes with an unwelcome risk for teenagers.