Monkeypox: San Diego County Declares Local State Of Emergency

The first case in the county was reported June 15 and the number of infections has increased to 46.

Chinese Market ‘Epicenter' Of COVID-19 Pandemic, Not Lab, Says Research Group, Including UCSD Professor

The research team concluded that live animals sold at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market were the likely origin point.

Opinion: Protect Prescription Drug Affordability For California Families

Health care is personal — it always will be.

Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine To Become Available This Weekend In San Diego

“This is yet another vaccine we have to slow the spread of COVID-19.”

Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine To Become Available In San Diego

San Diego County residents will be able to access to the two-dose Novavax by the weekend, authorities said.

SD County Vending Machines To Offer Opioid-Overdose Reversal Drugs

New vending machines are coming to San Diego County. Instead of chips or sodas, they'll offer a drug that reverses opioid overdoses.

Healthcare Facilities In Hard-Hit Communities Less Likely To Give Vaccines

The team focused on the initial phase of vaccine rollout, using data from May 2021 when states were required to make vaccines available.

USC: CA Millionaire's Tax Reduced Suicides From 2005-19; 5.5K Deaths Prevented

Approximately 870 suicide deaths were averted in 2019, the final year studied.

Scripps Granted Nearly Half-Million To Support Opioid Use Treatment

The funding will maintain emergency department- based counselors, educate health care providers and build a “stigma-free” environment.

Scripps Granted Nearly Half-Million To Support Opioid Use Treatment

All of Scripps' hospital campuses with emergency departments received funding this year.

‘It's Still A Virus We Have To Worry About' Q&A With Our Favorite Immunologist

It’s time to check in with our favorite immunologist Shane Crotty to see how much more he’s learned about COVID-19 as the science progresses

8 San Diego Area Hospitals Named Among Best In State: U.S. News

U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 hospitals in 15 specialties and 19 procedures and conditions.

Monkeypox A 'Public Health Emergency' As CA Cases Climb: Latest Info

Monkeypox has been reported in 45 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Rise To 465 In San Diego County

Health officials are reminding the public to seek treatment to help prevent severe symptoms from the virus.

As COVID Cases Continue Rise, County Highlights Treatment Options

The county logged 2,007 new infections and 10 deaths Thursday, increasing the county's cumulative totals to 870,079 cases and 5,387 deaths.

Veterans At Comic-Con See Art As Both Therapy And A Military Career Booster

Anthony LoBue is proud of his military service and passionate about the arts.

As COVID Cases Continue Rise, County Highlights Treatment Options

Antiviral medications require a doctor's prescription and should be started within five days of developing symptoms of COVID-19.

As COVID Cases Continue To Rise, County Highlights Treatment Options

The highly infectious BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants continue to drive the county's case and hospitalization numbers.

San Diego Opens Shelter Focusing On Women With Medical Conditions

"Rachel's Promise is yet another option the city is providing to help women off the streets and into shelter."

The Howell Foundation presents Know Thyself at Menopause and Beyond

Keynote speakers will discuss major, new research findings and provide a new resource mymenoplan.org

Rehabilitated Historic College Building Opens At Scripps Mercy Hospital

Instead of demolishing a vacant historic structure built nearly a century ago used to train nurses, the building is taking on a new purpose.

COVID-Related Lung Scarring Shares Origins With Similar Diseases

UC San Diego researchers have found that a post-COVID lung disease shares origins with other scarring lung diseases.

Free Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Screening In San Diego County

Walmarts across California will host free health screenings and low-cost immunizations on Saturday.

What We Learned About Military Suicide Rates

This week Voice of San Diego published a powerful story about the alarming rate young men in the military are dying by suicide.

San Diego County To Expand Mental Health Crisis Services With 988 Number

On Saturday, the 988 number will connect to a trained counselor who can help them and connect them to services in the area where they live.

San Diego County Surges To 'High' COVID-19 Activity Level

Recent spikes in hospitalizations and new cases have led the CDC to increase the risk level for the region.

County To Expand Mental Health Crisis Services With 988 Number

According to data, in 2020, suicide claimed the lives of more than 44,000 Americans. Locally, 419 suicides were reported that same year.

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Approach 400 In San Diego County

The county is seeing spikes in infections and hospitalizations, prompting health officials to encourage residents to be more vigilant.

Health Officials Prioritize Monkeypox Vaccine For Sexually Active Gay Men

With the national supply of vaccine extremely limited, the county is focusing on vaccinating people at higher risk.

Largest-Ever Study Of Tobacco Content On Social Media Links Exposure To Tobacco Use

The findings come amid growing concerns about the potential harms of social media use, particularly among young people.

Local Planned Parenthood Chapter Receives ‘Landmark' $10 Million Gift

The gift will help the organization build and expand health centers throughout San Diego, Riverside and Imperial Counties.

San Diego County Urges Caution As COVID Cases, Hospitalizations Spike

Prior infection does not necessarily prevent reinfection with some of the newer virus variants, according to national data.

Little Change To SD County's COVID-19 Hospitalizations

ICU patients with COVID were down two from the previous day's total to 43. There were 39 more hospital beds available, totaling 236.

These San Diego Area Hospitals Among Best In U.S.: Money

The Best Hospitals In America list spotlights 148 hospitals across the country that consistently provide great care.

UC San Diego Health Opens New Headache Treatment, Research Center

About 60 million Americans live with chronic migraines and headaches, according to the American Academy of Neurology.

UC San Diego Health Opens New Headache Treatment, Research Center

Headaches are one of the most common disorders of the body's nervous system.

Scripps Clinic First To Use 3D Hologram Tech For Surgery In Southern California

The technology lets doctors superimpose the 3D surgery plan over the patient’s anatomy on the operating table.

Opinion: San Diegans With Mental Health Issues Forego Treatment Due To High Cost

A growing body of evidence suggests that the impact of onerous health costs is already negatively impacting mental health.

Health Officials Say Waters At La Jolla Cove Now Safe To Enter

The bacterial advisory for La Jolla Cove beach was lifted Saturday by San Diego County health authorities.

Child COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Lag Behind General Population, County Says

“Lots of people will be gathering to celebrate this weekend, and we urge them to not let their guard down.”