New vending machines are coming to San Diego County. Instead of chips or sodas, they'll offer a drug that reverses opioid overdoses.
The team focused on the initial phase of vaccine rollout, using data from May 2021 when states were required to make vaccines available.
Approximately 870 suicide deaths were averted in 2019, the final year studied.
The funding will maintain emergency department- based counselors, educate health care providers and build a “stigma-free” environment.
All of Scripps' hospital campuses with emergency departments received funding this year.
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
U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 hospitals in 15 specialties and 19 procedures and conditions.
Monkeypox has been reported in 45 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
Health officials are reminding the public to seek treatment to help prevent severe symptoms from the virus.
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.
Anthony LoBue is proud of his military service and passionate about the arts.
Antiviral medications require a doctor's prescription and should be started within five days of developing symptoms of COVID-19.
The highly infectious BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants continue to drive the county's case and hospitalization numbers.
"Rachel's Promise is yet another option the city is providing to help women off the streets and into shelter."
Keynote speakers will discuss major, new research findings and provide a new resource mymenoplan.org
Instead of demolishing a vacant historic structure built nearly a century ago used to train nurses, the building is taking on a new purpose.
UC San Diego researchers have found that a post-COVID lung disease shares origins with other scarring lung diseases.
Walmarts across California will host free health screenings and low-cost immunizations on Saturday.
This week Voice of San Diego published a powerful story about the alarming rate young men in the military are dying by suicide.
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.
Recent spikes in hospitalizations and new cases have led the CDC to increase the risk level for the region.
According to data, in 2020, suicide claimed the lives of more than 44,000 Americans. Locally, 419 suicides were reported that same year.
The county is seeing spikes in infections and hospitalizations, prompting health officials to encourage residents to be more vigilant.
With the national supply of vaccine extremely limited, the county is focusing on vaccinating people at higher risk.
The findings come amid growing concerns about the potential harms of social media use, particularly among young people.
The gift will help the organization build and expand health centers throughout San Diego, Riverside and Imperial Counties.
Prior infection does not necessarily prevent reinfection with some of the newer virus variants, according to national data.
ICU patients with COVID were down two from the previous day's total to 43. There were 39 more hospital beds available, totaling 236.
The Best Hospitals In America list spotlights 148 hospitals across the country that consistently provide great care.
About 60 million Americans live with chronic migraines and headaches, according to the American Academy of Neurology.
Headaches are one of the most common disorders of the body's nervous system.
The technology lets doctors superimpose the 3D surgery plan over the patient’s anatomy on the operating table.
A growing body of evidence suggests that the impact of onerous health costs is already negatively impacting mental health.
The bacterial advisory for La Jolla Cove beach was lifted Saturday by San Diego County health authorities.
“Lots of people will be gathering to celebrate this weekend, and we urge them to not let their guard down.”
"Children are not immune to COVID-19 and they can still develop serious complications," said Dr. Wilma Wooten, public health officer.
"Lots of people will be gathering to celebrate this weekend, and we urge them to not let their guard down."
The Medicare decision will increase the racial inequities already surrounding Alzheimer’s.
Thousands of older San Diegans have yet to receive all the recommended vaccine doses and boosters for COVID-19.
More seniors exist in the “forgotten middle,” unable to afford quality healthcare and unable to qualify for assistance.