Public Health Champions Announced
Apr. 8, 2013 | 8:01 AMReading Time: 4 minutes
The County recognized 27 local individuals and organizations for their achievements in public health. The winners are…
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Plenty of Room to Grow
Apr. 5, 2013 | 8:45 AMReading Time: 3 minutes
Looking for a plot of land? There are some available in Southeastern San Diego; dirt cheap too.
Flu Deaths Hit New High
Apr. 3, 2013 | 12:05 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Sixty San Diegans have died from complications related to the flu this season, surpassing the previous record.
Tuberculosis Case Reported at Vista College
Apr. 2, 2013 | 4:26 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
An individual at Kaplan College in Vista was recently diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) and may have exposed students and staff, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) reported today. There is no indication of an exposure at the school’s other two San Diego County campuses.
Pertussis Immunizations, Booster Shots Protect Children
Mar. 27, 2013 | 11:39 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is reporting six new cases of pertussis at five school sites in the past week potentially exposing other students and staff.
Meningococcal Disease Case Reported at Porter Elementary
Mar. 22, 2013 | 5:10 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
A staff member at Porter Elementary in the San Diego Unified School District has an infection caused by the meningococcal bacteria, according to officials with the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA).
Supervisors Direct Staff to Study “Laura’s Law”
Mar. 19, 2013 | 5:11 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
San Diego County supervisors voted unanimously Wednesday to have County staff thoroughly study “Laura’s Law” to determine if the state law could improve the County’s ability to help people who suffer from severe mental health problems and their families.