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
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
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
CARLSBAD–Carlsbad Senior Center hosts a free eye health screenings by the Davies Eye Care Center on Wednesday, June 29 from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. The Senior Center is located at 799 Pine Ave. in Carlsbad. Appointments are required. Call (760) 602-4650 for reservations.
Tri-City Medical Center create healing garden for patients
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
(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
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
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 […]
County launches major anti-obesity campaign
SAN DIEGO–With 1.6 million people in the region tipping the scales, the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) today launched a major obesity-prevention media campaign. Radio and television commercials are on air promoting easier access to locally-grown fresh food, nutritious meals in schools and safe bike paths and walkways. A new […]
Hip, thigh implants can raise bone fracture risk in children
(Newswise)–Children with hip and thigh implants designed to help heal a broken bone or correct other bone conditions are at risk for subsequent fractures of the very bones that the implants were intended to treat, according to new research from Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. Findings of the Johns Hopkins study, based on an analysis of […]
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