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Chickenpox Outbreak at George Bailey Detention Facility

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Two male inmates housed at George Bailey Detention Facility have been diagnosed with chickenpox and are isolated from the general population and are not to receive visitors or to attend activities until they are no longer considered infectious. One was diagnosed in late January and the other in early February.

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Innovative County Collaboration Honored

| 2:57 PM

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The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency ACCESS Call Center was recognized by the San Diego Hunger Coalition Thursday with its annual Collaboration of the Year award.

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Can Your Angry Child Be Dangerous?

| 10:09 AM

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Anger has many roots and can sometimes lead to aggression. Being able to identify when anger in children could turn to aggression and knowing when to get help is truly important.

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Three Students Diagnosed With Whooping Cough

| 10:58 AM

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Parents at three separate schools were told to watch their children for symptoms of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, after three students were diagnosed with the highly contagious respiratory illness, County Health and Human Services Agency officials said today.

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Oxy Abusers Turning to Heroin

| 2:27 PM

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The County has seen a “scary” increase in heroin abuse and wants the public to be aware treatment is available.