Whooping Cough Case Reported At Local School
Feb. 16, 2012 | 10:43 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
A Carmel Valley high school student potentially exposed others to whooping cough, County Health and Human Services Agency officials said today.
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TB Cases Reported at Two Local Colleges
Feb. 15, 2012 | 8:37 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
An individual at MiraCosta College and an individual at Mid-City Continuing Education Campus were recently diagnosed with unrelated tuberculosis (TB) incidents, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) reported today. Limited numbers of students, faculty, and staff members at both colleges may have been exposed to the disease.
Suicide Prevention: Help Is a Phone Call Away
Feb. 14, 2012 | 2:03 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The great majority of people who die by suicide showed warning signs. Knowing how to spot them and what you can do may help save a life.
VIDEO: Blood Pressure Screening Event
Feb. 14, 2012 | 12:46 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
A healthy heart is the best Valentine’s gift, and the County marked the day by offering free blood pressure screenings at more than dozen locations.
Carlsbad Kindergartner Suspected to Have Serious Infection
Feb. 10, 2012 | 5:04 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
A kindergarten student who attends Poinsettia Elementary School in the Carlsbad Unified School District is suspected of infection with bacteria known to cause serious illness in children and adolescents, according to officials with the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency. The meningococcal bacteria can infect the blood and cause inflammation of the tissues covering the brain and the spinal cord.
VIDEO: LOVE Your Heart!
Feb. 10, 2012 | 1:56 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
This February 14, treat yourself to a free blood pressure screening. They’ll be offered at 15 County sites.
Love Your Heart for Valentine’s Day
Feb. 10, 2012 | 11:45 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
This February 14, treat yourself to a free blood pressure screening. They’ll be offered at 15 County sites.