House Cat Dies From Bird Flu In San Diego County

This is the first case of bird flu in a cat in the county.

Health Insurance For 1M San Diego County Residents In Jeopardy

More than 1 million San Diego County residents are on Medi-Cal, the state's version of Medicaid. A GOP proposal could slash program funding.

Scripps Scientist Awarded Grant For Work On Cancer Vaccines

Dr. Yuzhong Liu leads a lab at Scripps using chemistry and synthetic biology "to advance novel drug discovery."

Mama’s Kitchen Receives $255,000 Grant from Direct Relief

Funds will directly support Mama’s Kitchen’s mission to deliver medically tailored meals to San Diegans facing critical illnesses

Third Teen Flu Death Recorded This Season In San Diego County

"This has been a particularly long and difficult flu season compared to recent years and it's not over yet."

SD Public Health To Discuss Results Of CDC Survey On Sewage Crisis

The results found that nearly 70% of people interviewed in some areas reported a health symptom potentially caused by pollution.

Tuberculosis Exposure Reported At Palomar High School

People with TB may be sick for months before they are diagnosed, health officials said.

County Supervisors OK New Unit, Proposal For More Psych Beds

San Diego County's new behavioral health crisis stabilization unit is slated to open in a Chula Vista hospital this summer.

2 Hospitals In San Diego County Among Top 1% Nationwide: Report

See which San Diego County hospitals Healthgrades says produce the best patient outcomes, according to clinical data.

Suicides Increase By 1% In San Diego County: Report

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for ages 20-29, and the third leading cause of death for those ages 30-39, the report found.

Rady Children's, Children's Hospital Of Orange County Finalize Merger

The new combined health care system is Rady Children's Health.

San Diego Blood Bank celebrates 75 yrs and National Blood Donor Month

January is a crucial time to maintain a steady blood supply for our region

San Diego Hospitals Rank Among Best Places To Have A Baby: U.S. News

Several San Diego area hospitals ranked among the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care for 2025.

Alzheimer's San Diego available for 'Solo Agers'

This Holiday Season Alzheimer’s San Diego Calls on Community to Help Identify Neighbors, Loved Ones, and Others Who Live Alone

San Diego Has Highest Risk Of Cancer-Causing Formaldehyde In CA

One San Diego zip code has the highest risk of developing cancer due to formaldehyde exposure, according to Pro Publica.

Scripps Health Doctors Receive Grant To Develop Smart Shoulder Implant

Researchers received a $317,000 grant award from the National Institutes of Health to develop a "smart shoulder" replacement implant.

1 In San Diego Sickened In Deadly E. Coli Outbreak​ Linked To Carrots

The outbreak has infected 39 people in 18 states, officials said. Fifteen people have been hospitalized and one person has died. ​​

Strike By Thousands Of UC Patient Care, Service Workers Continues

The UC's contract with patient care workers expired July 31, while the service workers' contract lapsed on Oct. 31, according to the union.

Flu Season Ramps Up In San Diego County

​Last flu season nearly 20,000 people got the flu, 1,500 were hospitalized and 60 San Diegans died including two infants.

Thousands Of UC Patient Care, Service Workers Go On Strike

Union members staged picket lines at all UC medical facilities, including at UC San Diego Medical Center La Jolla.

Thousands Of UC Patient Care, Service Workers To Strike

Union members plan to stage picket lines at all UC medical facilities, including at UC San Diego Medical Center La Jolla.

Whooping Cough Cases On The Rise In San Diego County

County public health officials reported a notable increase in cases this year over recent years.

Sharp HealthCare Reaches Tentative Deal With Healthcare Workers Union

The announcement comes not long after 92% of SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West members voted to authorize a five-day strike.

Kaiser Mental Health Workers Continue Strike In San Diego

Kaiser said it is disappointed with the union's decision to strike but it is pleased with how well their strike continuity plan is working.

Kaiser Mental Health Workers Strike In San Diego, Across SoCal

Mental health care workers at Kaiser Permanente are heading back to the picket lines at multiple Southern California medical centers.

Kaiser Mental Health Workers Strike In San Diego County

The rolling walkouts may will affect different medical facilities each day this week.

Water Contact Closures, Advisories Listed for SD County Beaches

The health department issued a warning to swimmers due to high bacteria levels and multuple beaches and pools in San Diego County.

San Diego To Offer Unleaded Aircraft Fuel To Improve Air Quality

San Diego's Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport is making the fuel available in an effort o improve impact on public health.

San Diego Toddler’s Backyard Snakebite Medical Bills: $297,461

The boy took two ambulance rides, and doctors used dozens of vials of antivenom to treat him.

Kaiser Mental Health Workers Strike Continues

Negotiations between the union leaders representing the Kaiser workers and the company broke off Friday.

Strike On Table As Sharp HealthCare Employees Announce Union Vote

Workers say they want Sharp to invest more in patient care, staffing and better working conditions instead of executive pay.

Kaiser Mental Health Workers Set To Picket At San Diego Medical Center

Nearly 2,400 mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities are on strike Friday amid contract talks.

Another Locally Acquired Dengue Case Reported In San Diego County

To prevent the disease from spreading, County Vector Control began spraying Friday for mosquitoes around about 60 homes in Vista.

First Kid In San Diego To Delay Type 1 Diabetes With New Drug: Report

"Big, big deal": This 12-year-old boy is the county's first young person to receive treatment to stave off onset of Type 1 diabetes

The Howell Foundation presents Taking Back the Floor

Understanding Pelvic Floor Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment Options with guest speaker Dr. Lindsey Burnett

County Supervisors OK Reproductive Health Unit

The Health and Human Services Agency division will concentrate on reproductive health, including access to services such as family planning.

First Locally Acquired Dengue Case Reported In San Diego County

To prevent the disease from spreading, County Vector Control began spraying this weekend for mosquitoes at about 170 homes in Escondido.

Possible TB Exposure Reported At Mary, Star Of The Sea Catholic Church

The dates of potential exposure range from Feb. 17 to Sept. 16 of this year.

1st Human Case Of West Nile Virus This Year Reported In SD County

The man recently traveled to rural Colorado, where it is believed he was bitten by a mosquito carrying the virus, officials said.

Tuberculosis Exposure Reported At La Jolla Nursing Home

TB cases in San Diego County have been on the rise since 2020, with 243 people reported with active TB last year.