County Launches Flu Vaccination Campaign
Sep. 28, 2012 | 11:54 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County launched its annual flu vaccination campaign. Which strains of influenza are expected this year?
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Harvard Deems County Program a “Bright Idea”
Sep. 26, 2012 | 9:11 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
A San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) program that makes it easier for residents to access Medi-Cal and CalFresh through video interviewing has been recognized as a Bright Idea by Harvard University.
Primary Care on Wheels
Sep. 24, 2012 | 11:45 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Women in drug treatment centers typically don’t make getting medical services a priority. Find out what the County is doing to give them access to care.
County Director Gets National Recognition
Sep. 21, 2012 | 2:13 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
She is a strong believer that workers are more effective when they do more of what they do best.
Stolen Youth: Fighting Back Against Sex Trafficking
Sep. 21, 2012 | 2:09 PMReading Time: 7 minutes
Street gangs have found that pimping out girls is a good business. It’s more lucrative and lower-risk to traffic a young girl than to sell guns or drugs.
Pertussis Reported in Two Local Schools
Sep. 21, 2012 | 11:23 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Pertussis continues to sicken local children. Parents are encouraged to make sure students are up-to-date with the recommended vaccine.
Local Media Encouraged to Cover Suicide Responsibly
Sep. 17, 2012 | 12:23 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
About 60 people attended a forum on how to cover suicides responsibly. Is local media doing a good job?