Cases of STDs have seen a 45 percent increase compared to five years ago.
The workers span UC's 10 campuses, five medical centers, numerous clinics and research laboratories, according to the union.
Nurses at the University of California's five major medical centers and 10 student health centers will picket alongside other UC employees.
These counties have the highest levels of smog and soot, according to the American Lung Association.
At the same time last year, 68 deaths were reported.
Three cities in California ranked among the top 10 healthiest cities in the country, according to a new study. One claimed the top spot.
Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla will conduct in-depth study of survivors of viral outbreaks.
More than 250 people have died from the flu this season in San Diego County, officials said.
The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla will study how longterm alcohol use changes basic mechanisms of brain function.
The rallies will be held at 10 a.m. at Thornton Hospital in La Jolla and at 12:30 p.m. at UC San Diego Medical Center in Hillcrest.
Book-signing with experts and authors included in the upcoming event in San Diego.
The number of deaths recorded by the state government does not include those older the age of 65, which is not required to be reported.
The School of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center will use the funds from V Foundation to advance research on life-saving drugs.
Dr. M. Jonathan Worsey is a board-certified colorectal surgeon on staff at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center in La Jolla and four similar facilities have formed a consortium to improve cancer research and treatment.
The center began treating patients with focused radiosurgery on the campus of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla in 1994.
VIDEO: Scripps Health oncologist Dr. Irene Hutchins and cancer patient Steve Valentine celebrated Cancer Survivors Day with a special dance.
The study was funded by, among others, the U.S. Department of Defense and the National Institutes of Health.
Most knowledge about alcoholic liver disease previously focused on bacteria.
Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute scientists identified a molecule that can prevent spreading, officials said.
The university system's medical campuses, including San Diego, aim to speed up discovery and development of life-saving drugs
Researchers studied youth who lived in Ecuador, the third largest producer of cut flowers in the world, particularly around May harvest.
Scripps Health President, CEO Chris Van Gorder issued a statement on the House passage of the American Health Care Act of 2017. (BREAKING)
Their experiments under lab conditions show that resistant cells can quickly replace diseased cells, potentially curing the disease.
The medical facility in La Jolla is the only San Diego County hospital on the list by Truven Health Analytics.
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the prize to Salk Institute researcher Tony Hunter.
There is no evidence that Dr. Jay Berenter's patient information was maliciously viewed, transferred or accessed.
Dr. Michael Kosty leads cancer care at Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Clinic.
Prebys Cardiovascular Institute in La Jolla is the only California site participating in the trial.
The San Diego-area facilities were recognized by a national watchdog group.
The Dec. 2 event at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego recognizes patient advocates, clinicians, researchers and caregivers.
54-year-old San Diego man receives new organs during a 10-hour operation.
The single-treatment protocol cuts out weeks of radiation for breast cancer patients.
Donation from the Helmsley Charitable Trust builds on earlier gift.
Caterers, breweries, wineries and other businesses are affected.
The gadget lowers stroke risk by closing a hole in the heart; it was implanted at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
Scripps Memorial and Scripps Green Hospital receive high marks from Leapfrog Group, which pushes for hospital transparency.
The "Treating the Whole Person" event aims to offer patient-centered solutions.
Donations around the U.S. in the first two weeks of September were down more than 10,000 from what is needed, the American Red Cross said.
BREAKING: A San Diego County resident who attended a recent concert at the venue has been diagnosed with the disease.