SAN DIEGO–The services will remain the same. But the number will change. Starting February 15, people who need help with mental health including alcohol or drug abuse, suicide prevention, medication needs, and more can call a new and easier-to-remember telephone number: (888) 724-7240. The easiest way to remember the new number for the County’s Behavioral [...]
Aging and Independence Services schedules public hearings
January 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
SAN DIEGO–Do you have an idea to improve the lives of seniors in San Diego County? The Health and Human Services Agency’s Aging & Independence Services (AIS) will be holding four public hearings to gather information on issues important to local seniors. AIS, which is committed to improving the quality of life for seniors as [...]
Health and Money Matters seminars for seniors launches Feb. 4
January 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
VISTA–Tri-City Hospital Foundation and NBC’s financial expert and host of Money Matters, George Chamberlin have partnered to host a series of seminars to teach North County seniors how to stay financially and physically healthy. Chamberlin and Tri-City Medical Center physicians will discuss many topics including senior fraud, credit and identity theft, estate planning, healthcare and [...]
New year, new lease on life: In 2012, resolve to focus on health
January 13, 2012 By
OCEANSIDE–What is important to you in the New Year? If you are like most people, good health – both physical and emotional – is at the top of your priorities list. In fact, according to the government’s official website, USA.gov, getting fit, eating healthy food, losing weight, managing stress, and quitting smoking, are among top [...]
Fitness for a cause
December 31, 2011 By
OCEANSIDE–Fitness expert Coach RB Berry will present a seminar, “How to Make 2012 Your Best Year Ever,” as a community awareness and fundraising event for the Ivey Ranch Park Association on Wednesday, January 18 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at 110 Copperwood Way, Suite Q in Oceanside. This event will kick-off 2012 by teaching North County residents [...]
EPA issues national standards for mercury pollution from power plants
December 28, 2011 By
WASHINGTON–The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards,the first national standards to protect American families from power plant emissions of mercury and toxic air pollution like arsenic, acid gas, nickel, selenium, and cyanide. The standards will slash emissions of these dangerous pollutants by relying on widely available, proven pollution controls that are [...]
Just Us Girlz! event offered for young ladies
December 28, 2011 By
SAN MARCOS–San Marcos Community Services will present Just Us Girlz!, a special personal enrichment event for girls aged 10 to 15 years. Participants will learn tips from the pros on hair, makeup, etiquette, communication and much more. They will also do a mini photo shoot, receive a goody bag and enjoy a delicious lunch. The cost [...]
Video: Put a lid on your kid
December 23, 2011 By
Affordable Care Act helps 600,000 additional young adults get health insurance
December 14, 2011 By
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Today, the National Center for Health Statistics at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released data illustrating that the Affordable Care Act continues to significantly increase the number of young adults who have health insurance. Because of the health care law, young adults can stay on their parents’ insurance plans through age [...]
Pomerado Health employees raise more than $2 million for charity
December 10, 2011 By
SAN DIEGO–Palomar Pomerado Health (PPH) employees have set a standard for charitable giving in the northern San Diego County health district. Nearly seven in 10 PPH employees have made donations to the “i care. i give.” employee capital campaign in support of the PPH facilities master plan. They have raised more than $2 million. A [...]
