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Coordinated Care Should Benefit San Diegans

| 10:24 AM

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About 75,000 San Diego County seniors and people with disabilities who are enrolled in both Medi-Cal and Medicare should see more streamlined access to health care and social services through a pilot project.

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Immunizations Protect Against Pertussis

| 12:34 PM

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Two elementary school students are the latest pertussis cases in the county bringing the 2012 total to 21, County Health and Human Services Agency officials reported today.

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VIDEO: 2012 National Walking Day

| 1:59 PM

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The American Heart Association’s National Walking Day encourages all Americans to get active and adopt healthy lifestyle habits to keep their heart healthy. For local information, visit sdheartwalk.org.

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VIDEO: Live Well Minute: Cancer

| 10:16 AM

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Half of all men and one-third of all women will develop cancer during their lifetimes. The sooner cancer is found and treated, the better your chances are for surviving and living many years.

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VIDEO: The Edgemoor Mosaics

| 1:42 PM

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A community-sponsored public art project inspired by the patients of Edgemoor, a skilled nursing facility located in Santee.

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Take the First Step

| 12:26 PM

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Tomorrow is National Walking Day, and San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chairman Ron Roberts and Health and Human Services Agency Director Nick Macchione would like to encourage you to take a stroll through downtown San Diego.