SAN DIEGO–Palomar Pomerado Health (PPH) is offering free flu shots to anyone 18 years and older at its hospital in Poway. PPH has conducted 84 low-cost flu shot clinics in North County since September and more than 2,000 people have been vaccinated. The free flu shot clinic on Jan 9 at Pomerado Hospital will mark […]
Two more students diagnosed with whooping cough
SAN DIEGO–Two more students at San Diego County schools were diagnosed with whooping cough bringing the total number of cases to 414 for the region to date, County Health and Human Services Agency officials said Wednesday. In 2010, a record 1,144 cases were reported in San Diego County, including two infant deaths. See second page […]
Health gap has grown among young U.S. adults
(Newswise)–COLUMBUS, Ohio–Levels of health disparity have increased substantially for people born in the United States after 1980, according to new research. The study also found that health disparity tends to increase as people move into middle age, before declining as people reach old age. These two results suggest that the gap between the healthiest and […]
Respected North County acupuncture and massage practice joins medical center
POWAY–Palomar Pomerado Health (PPH) has added acupuncture and massage therapy services to the PPH Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness at the Pomerado Outpatient Pavilion. The PPH Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness now has a program providing various styles of acupuncture and massage therapies with the recent addition of these services from the North […]
Project Access helps uninsured get free needed surgeries
SAN DIEGO–Forty-two uninsured adults who have been living with pain, vision problems and other debilitating conditions will receive free life-changing medical treatment, thanks to Kaiser Permanente and the San Diego County Medical Society Foundation (SDCMSF). More than 150 volunteer nurses, anesthesiologists, physicians, and staff will donate their time and talent to perform these procedures through […]
Tdap offered at schools as pertussis deadline nears
SAN DIEGO–More free Tdap booster clinics have been scheduled in a cooperative effort between the San Diego Unified and the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agencies. A new state law requires all students in grades 7-12 to show proof of having received the pertussis (whooping cough) booster shot, or Tdap, in order […]
County health offers free whooping cough booster clinics
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
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
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 […]
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