Norovirus Outbreak: Raw Oysters Linked To 41 Cases In San Diego County

Norovirus is the leading cause of vomiting and diarrhea, and foodborne illness in the U.S., according to the CDC.

McGrath Foundation Pledges $25M For UCSD Health Outpatient Pavilion

The new outpatient pavilion at UC San Diego Health's Hillcrest Medical Campus is slated to open in 2025.

Medicare Is Overpaying For Generic Drugs, UC San Diego Research Finds

This inflation is one of the reasons costs of prescriptions can remain high, according to the research.

County Supervisors OK Delay On State Law Expanding Mental Health Holds

The board voted to delay for one year enactment of a state law that expands mental health holds.

Whooping Cough Cases Increase In San Diego County

Spikes in pertussis happen every three to five years, county health officials said. The last peak was in 2017.

San Diego County Reports Tuberculosis Exposure At Golden Hall Shelter

TB is an airborne disease that is transmitted person-to-person through inhalation of bacteria.

San Diego County Resident Dies Of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is a disease spread by ticks to humans and dogs.

Water Contact Closures, Advisories Listed For San Diego Beaches

Officials have issued water contact closures for a number of beaches around San Diego County.

14 San Diego Hospitals Earn ‘A’ Grades In Latest LeapFrog 2023 Report

Chula Vista, Encinitas, Escondido, La Jolla, La Mesa, National City, Poway, and San Diego hospitals earned "A" grades for patient safety.

87 CA Hospitals Earn ‘A’ Grades, 23 Get ‘D’ Grades In Leapfrog Ratings

See how California ranked in the survey that graded 3,000+ hospitals on their ability to prevent medical errors, accidents and infections.

Water Quality Warning Issued For San Diego County Beaches

San Diego health officials warned of bacteria levels exceeding health standards at local beaches.

11 New Mpox Cases Reported In October In San Diego County

Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a virus spread through close physical contact with someone who has Mpox.

Lawsuit Filed Against San Diego Restaurant Linked To E.coli Cases

County officials announced earlier this week that 13 confirmed or probable cases of E. coli were linked to Miguel's Cocina in 4S Ranch.

E. Coli Outbreak: 7 Hospitalized After Eating At San Diego Restaurant

Seven people were hospitalized after eating at Miguel's Cocina in 4S Ranch, according to the county's Health and Human Services Agency.

Why It's So Hard For Providers To Deliver More Addiction Treatment Beds

Desperate to supply more treatment beds, San Diego substance use providers face a myriad of challenges to expand their services. 

9 Cases Of Salmonella Linked To Raw Milk Reported In San Diego County

Nine San Diego area residents became ill after consuming raw milk or milk products from Fresno-based Raw Farm LLC, officials said.

Researchers Discover Marker To Determine If Neurons Will Regenerate

Researchers from the UC San Diego School of Medicine found the new marker.

How To Get Free COVID Tests Delivered To Your Home In San Diego County

Each household is eligible for four, free test kits. See how to order yours.

UCSD Researchers Lead Study On Brain Cells And Disease Correlation

The researchers analyzed brain cells across 42 distinct brain regions from three human brains.

Negotiations To Resume Between Kaiser, Health Care Workers

Workers walked picket lines in San Diego County and across California and in Colorado, Washington, Oregon, Virginia and Washington, D.C.

Bus, Trolley Riders May Have Been Exposed To Tuberculosis, County Says

Brief interactions with an ill rider are less likely to lead to TB infection than are prolonged or repeated exposures.

Kaiser Health Care Workers Enter Third Day Of Strike

The coalition has been pushing for higher wages commensurate with inflation, increased staffing and working conditions.

Kaiser Health Care Workers Enter Second Day Of Strike

An estimated 75,000 Kaiser workers were taking part in the strike, according to the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions.

Kaiser Health Care Workers Begin Strike In San Diego County

An estimated 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers are taking part in the strike across California and several other states.

Kaiser Permanente Strike Would Affect San Diego County Locations

Pickets are planned at Kaiser facilities across the state, including San Diego County, if no agreement is reached with union negotiators.

UCSD School Of Medicine Awarded $9.5M To Develop Cybersecurity Measure

The funding will go toward developing better cybersecurity for health care systems.

​New COVID Vaccine Available In San Diego County

The new vaccine​ replaces the former bivalent boosters, which have been deauthorized and are no longer in use.

Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In San Diego County

This marks the first sign of the disease in mosquitoes this year, county officials said.

Supervisors OK Review Of Bed Capacity For Special Care Facilities

The board approved an effort to increase the number of beds for Medi-Cal eligible county residents needing mental health treatment.

Health Care Workers Rally On Labor Day In San Diego County

The event at Harry Griffen Park in La Mesa featured speeches from elected officials, labor leaders and health care professionals. ​

San Diego Begins Free4Me Pilot Program For Menstrual Products

Feminine hygiene products will be placed in city-owned facilities, targeting libraries, recreation centers and public restrooms at beaches.

UCSD Begins Gene Therapy Initiative For Research On Rare Diseases

UC San Diego began the Gene Therapy Initiative to research rare diseases and find gene-based therapies to help those with genetic disorders.

UCSD Gets $9.57M Grant To Study New Treatment For Liver Disease

Researchers at UC San Diego will study a new treatment option for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

These San Diego Hospitals Are Among Best In Nation: U.S. News

U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 hospitals across 15 specialties and 21 procedures and conditions.

Meat Allergy Cases Linked To Tick Bites Growing In CA, CDC Says

The allergic reaction occurs when an infected person eats beef, pork, venison — or ingests milk, gelatin or other mammal products.

​SD County Beaches Under Water Warnings Due to High Bacteria Levels

South swell conditions are pushing ocean waters from the south to the north and bacteria levels exceed standards in several areas.

Howell Foundation for Women's Health Presents Summer Symposium

July 15 Event Features New Research Findings on Maternal, Heart, and Mental Health

Conrad Prebys Foundation Grants $8.1M To 18 Local Health Clinics

"These grants are designed to provide vital support to organizations that serve patients facing high barriers to excellent care."

Rady Children's Hospital Ranked Among Top 10 In Nation

Rady Children's Hospital San Diego was named one of the top 10 children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.

How Many San Diego Adults Have Been Diagnosed With Depression: CDC

Nationally, 1 in 5 U.S. adults reported having received a diagnosis of depression at some point. Here's how San Diego County compares.