Celebration Raises Awareness of Mental Illness
May 7, 2012 | 2:35 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Every year, the County and its many mental health partners organize an event to raise awareness about mental illness. What was the theme this year?
Health
Whooping Cough Still Active in Schools
May 4, 2012 | 11:30 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
A 6-year-old potentially exposed elementary school students and staff to pertussis at a Coronado preschool and kindergarten program, County Health and Human Services Agency officials reported today.
Ground Squirrel Tests Positive for Plague
May 3, 2012 | 2:48 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The squirrel was trapped at a campground. There are a few steps you should take to protect yourself when camping or visiting parks.
Boppy Pillows to be Given to Low-Income Mothers
May 3, 2012 | 1:05 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The Boppy Company will be donating hundreds of Boppy pillows to at-risk mothers, and many of them will go to San Diego moms.
VIDEO: Oceanside Joins “Live Well!” Effort
May 3, 2012 | 10:13 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
The Oceanside City Council is officially on board with San Diego County’s “Live Well, San Diego!” initiative. The city will adopt the goals of Live Well to help improve the health of city residents.
Suicide is Preventable – Help is Available
May 2, 2012 | 12:08 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Know the warning signs and how you can help a suicidal person.
Board Chairman Throws Out First Pitch to “Strike Out Stroke”
May 2, 2012 | 10:25 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
Board of Supervisors Chairman Ron Roberts threw out the first pitch at the Padres game last night, kicking off a winning game against the Brewers and a new campaign to “Strike out Stroke.”