Nurse-Family Bond Benefits New Mothers
Mar. 14, 2013 | 4:48 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Noemi turns 2 on March 26, but the celebration started early for her and her mother Sandra Ibanez.
Health
First Pediatric Influenza Death Reported in San Diego
Mar. 13, 2013 | 12:42 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Fifty-one people in San Diego have died from the flu, a number that now includes a 10-month-old baby.
New Program Opens Up Hot Meal Options
Mar. 7, 2013 | 2:47 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
A new program helps seniors, the homeless and disabled people get hot, prepared meals by using their CalFresh (food stamps) County Health and Human Services Agency officials announced today.
Project SHINEs a Light on Health Literacy in East County
Mar. 7, 2013 | 1:28 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
What if you called your doctor’s office and the receptionist asked, “What symptoms do you have?” and you had no idea what the word symptoms meant?
TB Case Reported at Montgomery Adult School
Mar. 6, 2013 | 2:22 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
An individual at Montgomery Adult School was recently diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) and may have exposed students and staff, the County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) reported today.
Credit: PhotoSpin More Flu Deaths Reported; Emergency Room Visits Drop
Mar. 6, 2013 | 2:16 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Five more influenza deaths were reported last week, the County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) announced today.
VIDEO: First Food Truck Grade Cards Issued
Mar. 5, 2013 | 2:10 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The letter grades you’re used to seeing in restaurant windows will now start appearing on food trucks.