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For parents who have children with physical disabilities, finding adaptive summer activities can be a challenge. This year, the County’s Medical Therapy Units have several specialized all-day events planned that are a perfect solution.
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San Diego County’s Public Health Officer, Dr. Wilma Wooten, is retiring after 23 years of service, the last 17 as the County’s lead doctor and public face of numerous media stories, none larger than the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.
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With the National Weather Service issuing an excessive heat warning in San Diego County deserts Friday and Saturday, the County is reminding people about County Cool Zones and offering tips to protect yourself from the heat.
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is observed June 15 and highlights the importance of building strong support for elders. It is meant to bring people together to identify, address and prevent abuse.
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The County is experiencing record enrollment in the CalFresh food supplement program. As of June 1, 2024 CalFresh benefits are being received by more than 398,000 eligible people in the region, which is a 5.8% increase compared to the same month in 2023.
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Community members are invited to join the County and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to the upcoming Take on Alzheimer’s free informational event.
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San Diego County released its 2024 Love Your Heart Report Monday, showing the annual February public health campaign gave more than 58,000 people free blood pressure checks and potentially saved 806 people from medical emergencies like strokes or heart attacks.
