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The holidays are often seen as a joyful time to relax, celebrate and spend time with loved ones. But for many people, this season can also bring stress, sadness and emotional challenges. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. There are several reasons why the holidays can be particularly tough.
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County public health officials are urging residents to avoid foraging for, or eating, wild mushrooms as some could contain a dangerous toxin called amatoxin that causes severe liver damage and can even lead to death.
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The joy of the holidays came early for 125 foster youth and families who received a free refurbished laptop this month during an annual laptop giveaway event. For the 24th year in a row, the County of San Diego and the Futures Foundation teamed up to provide foster youth with laptops that will help them keep pace in a technology driven world and support their educational needs.
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The hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccine, routinely provided to newborns since 1991, remains a safe and effective way of preventing serious illness of the liver. The incidence of pediatric HBV has decreased 99 percent since the introduction of the vaccine.
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The County of San Diego announced today that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program.
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County health officials are issuing a second reminder about a nationwide outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula.
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Foster youth are more likely to struggle academically and underperform in school than students outside of the foster system. The average high school student in San Diego County has a graduation rate of 87 percent, compared to 48 percent for foster youth. To help change those outcomes, the Fostering Academic Success in Education (FASE) program was […]
