SAN DIEGO–County public health is holding three more pertussis Tdap clinics in the coming weeks for returning middle and high school students who still need to show proof of having received the booster, according to Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA). “The County is encouraged by the continuing decrease in the frequency of cases reported [...]
Free flu vaccine available at community clinic
September 20, 2011 By
SAN DIEGO–With flu season on the way, residents—18 years of age and older—in the Skyline community of San Diego and surrounding areas will have an opportunity to receive a flu shot at no cost. The community clinic will offer 660 doses to the public and take place Friday, September 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 [...]
Tdap clinics come to Mission Bay High
August 27, 2011 By
SAN DIEGO–Parents of students in grades 7 to 12 can bring their children to receive the pertussis booster shot or a vaccination against the disease at Mission Bay High School Monday and Tuesday next week, as the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency holds a clinic. The shots will be available from [...]
Palomar Pomerado Health reduces carbon footprint
August 12, 2011 By
SAN DIEGO–Palomar Pomerado Health (PPH) is continuing its commitment to the environment and is pleased to announce a significant reduction in its carbon footprint and emissions with a new reusable container program. PPH has begun implementation of a new proactive service utilizing reusable containers. This service will significantly decrease the amount of cardboard and plastic [...]
Whooping cough booster vaccine mandatory for middle, high school students
July 21, 2011 By
SAN DIEGO–Tdap booster for pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, should be at the top of the back-to-school checklist for parents of middle and high school students, according to the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency. The number of pertussis cases went up to 290 for the region in 2011. This week’s new [...]
Carlsbad Senior Center to host free eye screenings
June 16, 2011 By
Tri-City Medical Center create healing garden for patients
June 8, 2011 By
A healing garden was created to comfort seriously ill patients and their families. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News By Gina Yarbrough OCEANSIDE–A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of a healing garden was held Saturday morning at Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside. Staffers from Tri-City Hospital Foundation and Tri-City Medical Center, North Coast Church members, dignitaries and [...]
Breastfeeding’s big benefits for at-risk babies
April 30, 2011 By
(Newswise)–While 75 percent of U.S. babies start out breastfeeding, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports only 13 percent are exclusively breastfed at the end of six months. Six months of exclusive breastfeeding is the American Academy of Pediatrics’ minimum recommendation. The rates are particularly low among African-American infants. Diane Spatz, PhD, RN, [...]
Pertussis cases reported in schools
April 7, 2011 By
SAN DIEGO–Five confirmed pertussis cases in which others may have been exposed to the disease were reported in schools this past week, according to the County Health and Human Services Agency. The number of whooping cough cases, as the disease is commonly known, increased by five cases to 165 for the region this year. See [...]
Palomar Pomerado to hold Diabetes Alert Days
March 19, 2011 By
SAN DIEGO–In conjunction with the annual American Diabetes Alert Day, Palomar Pomerado Diabetes Health is sponsoring Diabetes Alert Day to increase awareness of diabetes – what it is, who is at risk and what you can do to lower your risk of developing diabetes. A diabetes health registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator will be [...]
