Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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When was the last time you asked yourself "How are you feeling?" It's something we ask others all the time but less often do we ask the same of ourselves. The County's Check Your Mood Day was an opportunity to do just that. Every year during Mental Illness Awareness Week, the county invites the community to get screened for depression and assess their mental health as part of Check Your Mood Day, celebrated the first Thursday of the first full week of October on National...
More grant money is heading to San Diego County to help anticipate and prepare for future disease outbreaks. The Board of Supervisors approved a $425,000 grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through the University of California San Diego, Sept. 10. The newly approved funding adds to another $1.3 million CDC grant received last October as part of the Resilient Shield UCSD Grant Project. The funds will help County Public Health epidemiologists or “disease detectives,” use disease modeling to study what kin...
The county has a new tool to help people find affordable housing. An interactive website and map is now available to search for affordable housing developments built with the help of county funds. At https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/sdhcd.html, the County-Restricted Affordable Housing Map shows existing developments and those under construction. People can search by location and learn details about each property like income limits and the eligible population served...
September is National Recovery Month and County Behavioral Health Services (BHS) is inviting community members and organizations to come together in support of the recovery community. National Recovery Month brings awareness around mental health and addiction recovery. It also celebrates the recovery community and supports both those currently on their recovery journey and those people still struggling with addiction. Evidence-based treatment and recovery practices are available to help people battling substance use and...
Hot temperatures continue as summer is in full swing in San Diego County and children are spending more time outside. “There are so many fun activities for children and families to enjoy together over the summer, but unfortunately this is also a time when a lot of preventable injuries can happen,” said Dr. Kelly Motadel, County Chief Pediatric Officer. “It’s important for parents and caretakers to be extra cautious of their children’s safety.” The county is sharing some summer safety reminders to help families with children m...
County public health officials are reporting seven new Mpox cases in May and June and encouraging vaccinations ahead of summer festivals and events. The rise in cases mirrors increases in Los Angeles which recently reported 10 new cases. So far this year, the County has reported an average of one to two new Mpox cases per month. Four of the recent cases were among people who had not been vaccinated against Mpox. "It's important for people to get both doses of the JYNNEOS...
Elder abuse can affect anyone, but everyone can be part of the solution. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was observed June 15 and highlighted the importance of building strong support for elders. It is meant to bring people together to identify, address and prevent abuse. As many as one in 10 older adults living at home have experienced abuse, including neglect, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Locally, County Adult Protective Services processed...
San Diego County public health officials have confirmed the third case of measles in the region this year in a 13-month-old resident who had recently traveled overseas. The county previously confirmed two other cases in the region this year. None of the three cases are linked, but all are associated with international travel. Before 2024, the last confirmed measles case in the county was in 2019. The unimmunized infant may have exposed others at the following times and locations: • Children’s Primary Care Medical Group El...
The California Department of Public Health honored County Public Health Officer Dr. Wilma J. Wooten with its highest recognition, the Beverlee A. Myers Award for Excellence in Public Health. The Beverlee A. Myers award is presented annually for outstanding leadership and dedication to all aspects of public health. During the award ceremony in Sacramento, CDPH leadership honored Dr. Wooten's 23 years of County service, highlighting her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic...
County Public Health officials are asking people to throw away walnuts tied to a national E. coli outbreak that were sold in 10 local natural food stores and co-ops. Two people who ate the walnuts from local stores have gotten sick from the same strain of E. coli that is part of a multi-state outbreak in which the majority of people reported eating Gibson Farms walnuts. One person locally was hospitalized. The Shiga toxin-producing E. coli found in the walnuts can potentially...
County Public Health officials have added Chagas disease to the local reportable diseases list ahead of World Chagas Disease Day. Conditions on the reportable disease list are either contagious, severe or are seen more frequently and require health providers to alert local or state public health officials when they come up. The County joined other public health agencies in California in making Chagas disease reportable. Chagas disease is caused by an insect called a...
Cases of babies born with syphilis have increased in San Diego County, reaching a record 35 in 2022, according to new data from County Public Health officials. Syphilis is a contagious bacterial infection that can be spread through sexual contact or from a birthing parent to a baby during pregnancy. That is called congenital syphilis and can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, major health problems in babies, and even death, if not treated. The number of congenital syphilis cases in 2022 is up from 30 in 2021 and includes two st...
County Public Health officials are reporting a 17% increase in active tuberculosis cases in San Diego County. In 2023, 243 cases of TB were reported, exceeding the average of 205 cases in 2021 and 2022. Over the last 10 years, reported cases have ranged from an annual high of 264 in 2019 and a low of 193 in 2020. TB is a disease that is passed through the air from person to person when someone who is sick with TB coughs, speaks, sings or breathes. TB cases in recent years declined during the pandemic, likely because of...
