“Holiday Baskets” are Overflowing with Kindness
Dec. 17, 2012 | 11:50 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Rows and rows of bicycles. More than 3,500 new toys and teen gifts. Jackets, coats and sweaters of all sizes and colors. And more than 46 tons of food.
Health
Safe Sleep Environments Important for Infants
Dec. 16, 2012 | 2:32 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The holidays can be an overwhelming experience for a baby. Everyday routines can be interrupted, opening up the potential for those disruptions to lead to harm for your child.
“Bikes Count” Project Tallies Cyclists Countywide
Dec. 14, 2012 | 4:13 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Bikes Count, the largest regional bicycle-counting project in the nation, was introduced today at a press conference and cyclist event in Balboa Park.
A Safe Holiday is the Best Gift of All
Dec. 14, 2012 | 9:14 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
‘Tis the season when family members and friends are rushing all over buying presents for loved ones. San Diego County and Health and Human Services Agency officials have some gift-giving safety tips to keep in mind to help you avoid any unfortunate accidents this holiday season.
Pertussis Case Reported at Chula Vista High School
Dec. 13, 2012 | 2:02 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is working with Chula Vista High School officials to notify students, parents, and staff who may have been exposed to pertussis or whooping cough.
SDSU Student Dies from Meningococcal Disease
Dec. 13, 2012 | 11:02 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
A 30-year-old male died Monday evening from meningococcal disease, an illness caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis, the County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) reported today.
Rain Prompts Beach Water Advisory
Dec. 13, 2012 | 10:34 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
The powerful storm that swept into San Diego County has prompted the Department of Environmental Health to issue a general advisory for waters along our coast.