Eight More People Die from Influenza
Jan. 23, 2013 | 1:51 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
Eight more people died from influenza last week. And although flu activity is now widespread in San Diego, it has not reached unexpected levels.
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Director Honored for Collaborative Approach to Health Care
Jan. 23, 2013 | 12:04 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) Director Nick Macchione was recently honored for leading the agency’s collaborative approach to health care in the San Diego region. He received the San Diego and Imperial County American College of Healthcare Executives’ (ACHE) Senior Health Care Executive Award for 2012.
County Offers More Opportunities to Get Your Flu Shot
Jan. 22, 2013 | 3:50 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) will offer free flu shots in Linda Vista on Friday and on additional days at the Public Health Center in Escondido this week.
Encinitas Library Sponsors Wellness Week
Jan. 18, 2013 | 5:06 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The San Diego County Library has partnered with the Downtown Encinitas Mainstreet Association to host Encinitas’ third-annual Wellness Week.
Four More Flu Deaths Reported
Jan. 15, 2013 | 4:21 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The latest deaths bring the total in San Diego County this season to six. There is plenty of vaccine available and it’s not too late to be immunized.
Tuberculosis Case Reported at El Camino High School
Jan. 15, 2013 | 9:43 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
An individual at El Camino High School was recently diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) and may have exposed students and staff.
Steps to a Healthy Weight
Jan. 9, 2013 | 1:26 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Exercise and healthy eating are key to achieving or maintaining a healthy weight. Are they part of your New Year’s resolution?