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Fallbrook Regional Health District installed three newly elected members of its board of Directors at its Dec. 11 board meeting. The new directors are Anabel Canseco for Zone 2, Sally DeVito for Zone 4 and Howard Salmon for Zone 5. The oath of office was administered by General Counsel Jeff Scott. Canseco replaces Mike Stanicek, DeVito takes Barbara Mroz's seat and Salmon fills the seat previously held by Terry Brown. All three of their terms run from December 2024 to...
The North County Fire Protection District will be obtaining 11 new advanced life support cardiac monitors. The NCFPD board voted 5-0 Dec. 10 to approve a lease-to-buy contract with Stryker for the cardiac monitors. The total purchase price is $827,534.98, and the fire district will make five annual payments of $184,436.39 with an option to buy the equipment for $1 after five years. “We ended up saving $85,000,” said NCFPD Fire Chief Keith McReynolds. The fire district began its paramedic program in 1990. In December 201...
Hemorrhoidal disease is a common and often debilitating condition affecting millions of people in the United States. Traditionally, hemorrhoids have been treated through invasive surgical procedures requiring general anesthesia and uncomfortable trans-anal suture ligation, but more recently, endovascular hemorrhoid embolization (EHE) has emerged as a less intrusive alternative. A clinical trial study – the highest level of evidence in medicine – published in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, “Em...
FALLBROOK – This holiday season, students and staff at D'Vine Path eagerly awaited cheerful festivities and the upcoming new year. To celebrate the winter holidays, students participated in the Christmas parade, exchanged secret santa gifts and they gave back to the community through various donations and volunteering opportunities. Most recently, students at D'Vine Path visited the Fallbrook Senior Center to serenade the audience with Christmas carols. D'Vine Path Executive D...
This is not a sponsored article. Through Healthier Bodies, I will never shy away from sharing healthy products, insight from experts, or ways that I personally, at home, continue to achieve a healthier body. I want all of us to be in the best possible state of health. Are you strolling the alcohol aisles looking for a clean sparkly sip? Here are my top 3 choices! If you're a champagne lover like me, you'll find it fun and like a science experiment determining which zero proof...
Saoimanu Sope / UC Agriculture and Natural Resources The Belden Village Apartments in Clairemont Mesa East of San Diego is home to a diverse population of older adults. Shital Parikh, a UC Master Gardener of San Diego County, took the initiative to build a garden that grows food and encourages residents to spend more time outdoors, getting their hands dirty alongside neighbors. Almost a year ago, Parikh – a UC Master Gardener since 2014 – proposed to develop a community gar...
County public health officials are warning San Diegans not to eat or drink raw milk products or give them to their pets because of the heightened risk for H5N1, or bird flu. Because raw milk and raw milk products are not pasteurized, they can contain harmful pathogens including H5N1 or bacteria like salmonella, toxin producing E. coli. and listeria. All of these can cause severe illness, hospitalization and even death, especially in people who are immunocompromised, the very... Full story
SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom announced Dec. 16 that the state has received approval from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for its proposed Behavioral Health Community-Based Organized Networks of Equitable Care and Treatment (BH-CONNECT) demonstration waiver. The waiver comes after Governor Newsom traveled to Washington, DC to advocate for its approval. “Californians will soon have more support and more people providing support thanks to the approval by the Biden-Harris Administration of Cal...
Dry, itchy skin is often associated with the skin condition called eczema (atopic dermatitis). It is marked by being long lasting and flaring up from time to time. For people who have eczema, their irritated skin will look like a rash that might be swollen. Other symptoms include crusting skin, small bumps, thicker skin, dry/cracked skin, and/or raw skin. Eczema can start in early childhood and continue through adulthood, flaring up from time to time. It is not contagious....
The United States Congress once again proposed cuts to physician reimbursement in 2025 – this time a 2.8% decrease – sparking significant concern among healthcare providers and patients alike. Insurance plans in the United States benchmark their reimbursement relative to Medicare, therefore all physicians would experience the decrease, except those practicing on a cash-only basis. This issue is particularly troubling given the increasing challenges physicians face in deliverin...
WASHINGTON – Operation OD Justice is a DEA initiative born out of a critical need to investigate drug poisoning and overdose deaths across the United States. The initiative, launched in 2021 by DEA’s Los Angeles and San Diego Field Divisions, offers training, resources, and poisoning response coordinators to assist state and local law enforcement as they investigate drug poisonings and overdose deaths. In 2022, OD Justice expanded to all 23 DEA domestic field divisions. Since its nationwide expansion, the DEA has con...
VISTA – Vista Community Clinic reminds individuals and families to prioritize their health by scheduling an annual physical before the year ends. Regular checkups are an important part of staying healthy and catching potential health concerns early. “Annual physicals are for everyone, no matter their age,” said Dr. Sarah Fatland, Chief Medical Officer at VCC. “This visit helps patients establish care, connect with their clinician, and ensure they’re on track with their health goals.” Annual physicals are covered by all insu...
A one-of-a-kind machine that works twice as fast as current practices when testing for diseases is heading for the County of San Diego’s new Public Health Lab, allowing epidemiologists to more effectively fight the spread of diseases. The County Board of Supervisors approved the spending of $240,000 to acquire a Diasorin Liaison XL and supporting supplies and equipment Dec. 10. The golf cart-sized piece of equipment can test for tuberculosis, chickenpox, shingles, measles, mumps and rubella. The faster testing is particularly...
Editorial note: We will be interviewing Dr. Sabine Hazan next week for a podcast discussing her new book “Let’sTalk Sh!t” and her FMT work and its promise in fighting many chronic diseases, Crohn's, IBS, Alzheimer's, obesity, and even has shown promise with autism. Dr. Hazan grew up in Morocco, raised by a father who believed education was a woman’s greatest asset and that his daughters should lead. Her journey began with these early lessons, but no one could have predicted th...
Do you struggle with your anxieties and have a difficult time in getting your friends and family to be more understanding? In some cases, your loved ones can give you a hard time regarding your mental health struggles. As a result, here are six suggestions on how to discuss your anxiety issues and improve mental health awareness with your friends and relatives. 1. Talk to a counselor. The most important thing that you need to do is to talk to a counselor about dealing with your mental health problems and the people you know....
A new yoga studio, Ananda Sky Yoga, has opened its doors in Fallbrook, bringing a sense of community, health, and dedication to selfless service. Rooted in the Sri Dharma Mittra lineage of Karma Yoga, the studio embraces the essence of yoga as a path of transformation and devotion. Sri Dharma Mittra, the director of the Dharma Yoga Center in NYC and a respected teacher since 1967, has inspired countless students worldwide. Co-owners Kyung Ananda Om and Sky Swisa, both direct s...
Newark, N.J. – Historical policies shaping educational attainment have enduring benefits for later life memory and risk of dementia, according to a study led by a Rutgers Health researcher. The study, published in Epidemiology, compared the differences in years of education based on variations in state schooling mandates with cognitive performance outcomes in residents decades later. “Policies to increase the quantity or quality of schooling now are likely to have long-term benefits on cognitive outcomes,” said Min Hee Kim,...
FALLBROOK – Local residents can help spread holiday cheer and give back to the community at Rainbow Water’s blood drive with the San Diego Blood Bank on Wednesday, Dec. 18. The San Diego Blood Bank will open their mobile blood unit from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Rainbow Water headquarters parking lot located at 3707 Old Highway 395. The San Diego Blood Bank supplies blood to local patients with traumas, blood disorders, surgeries, accidents, and complications from childbirth; and to help meet the demand they must col...
The county’s Child and Family Well-Being Department hosted its annual Adoption Day Party Nov. 25, at the Juvenile Courthouse to celebrate National Adoption Month. Each November dozens of children and their new parents celebrate officially becoming a family. This year 31 families finalized the adoption of 36 children. One of those families is Raymond and Ricciee Soriano, who adopted three-year-old Parker. “I couldn’t sleep last night… This overwhelming feeling of oh my god this is really it,” Raymond said. Tissues and tears, c...
FALLBROOK – Michelle's Place provides a range of no-cost comfort and support services to individuals and families impacted by all types of cancers. Michelle's Place Cancer Resource Center provides a wide range of supportive services to enhance its clients' wellbeing during their cancer journey. From behavioral health support and diverse support groups to rejuvenating practices like Reiki, Yoga, and Tai Chi, it also offers engaging creative arts, sewing, and crafting c...
The County Department of the Medical Examiner received a $600,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to enhance toxicology data reporting for cases involving motor-vehicle related deaths. The grant program runs through September 2025. Grant funds will pay for toxicologist training as well as method development and validation for newly purchased toxicology equipment. This equipment will be used for the analysis and identification of alcohol and drugs in postmortem specimens from cases involving motor-vehicle...
The Nov. 4 meeting of San Diego County’s Local Agency Formation Commission included an update on the municipal service reviews for the county’s four healthcare districts. The update was a non-voting item. LAFCO consultant Adam Wilson gave the presentation. The last municipal service review and sphere of influence update for the Fallbrook, Grossmont, Palomar, and Tri-City healthcare districts was approved by the LAFCO board in May 2015, and that approval also designated special study areas for possible future action. The Fallb...
County Public Health officials are asking people to throw away organic carrots tied to a nationwide E. coli outbreak. The implicated carrots are organic, whole bagged carrots and baby carrots sold under multiple brands by Grimmway Farms. One person in San Diego who consumed the carrots became ill from the same strain of Shiga Toxin producing E. Coli (STEC) that is part of a multi-state outbreak. Thirty-nine people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli have been repor...
It’s one thing to talk about living a healthy lifestyle, but do your daily habits align and contribute to good health? Quiz It’s one thing to talk about living a healthy lifestyle, but do your daily habits align and contribute to good health? Let’s put it to the test. Answer the following questions honestly and check your results below to see how your habits impact your health. Do you smoke? A. Yes B. Sometimes C. No How often do you consume alcohol? A. Every day B. A few times a week C. On special occasions or never What...
WASHINGTON – PatientRightsAdvocate.org (PRA) released Nov. 20 its seventh Semi-Annual Hospital Price Transparency report, which examines 2,000 hospitals’ compliance with the Hospital Price Transparency Rule. The new report revealed that just 21% of hospitals in California are fully complying with the federal rule, which took effect nearly four years ago. Despite recent polling revealing that 98% of Americans support healthcare price transparency, this new report found compliance in California to be down from 32% com...
