County Supervisors OK Tentative Funding For Suicide Prevention Program

The suicide rate in the 15-19 age bracket increased 29 percent between 2017 and 2021, according to the county.

Strawberries Sold At Walmart, Costco In CA Recalled For Hepatitis Risk

The packages of frozen fruit contained strawberries that were grown in Mexico and sold in California Walmart and Costco stores.

County's Top Health Official To Retire, Accept New Role At UCSD Health

Nick Macchione has worked for San Diego County for 26 years and spent 15 years as the head of the county's Health and Human Services Agency.

Hepatitis A Numbers Increasing In San Diego County

The number of cases of hepatitis A continues to increase, particularly among people experiencing homelessness.

Clearity Shines Light On 'Silent Killer' On Ovarian Cancer Day

San Diego-based Clearity Foundation​ ​is encouraging women to speak up and seek answers when it comes to their health.

SD Runner Sets OC Marathon Record

The 19th-annual event featured a capacity field of 2,600 entrants from 47 states.

The Safest Hospitals In San Diego County: 2023 Rankings Released

The Leapfrog Group graded hospitals based on more than 30 measures of patient safety. See how San Diego area hospitals scored.

Applications Open For $10M Prebys Foundation Initiative To Support Health Clinics

Health outcomes in San Diego are strongly correlated to income, racial identity and geographic location.

Air Pollution Linked To Greater Risk Of Dementia: UCSD-Led Report

Air pollution has longed been linked to poor health outcomes.

Opinion: When A Life Cannot Be Saved, Organ Donation Allows Loved Ones To Live On

Donor families choose to donate because it allows their loved ones to leave an amazing legacy.

FDA: Dogs Safe To Join Outside Dining

It's perfectly safe to bring dogs to restaurants with outdoor seating, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Agencies To Accept Unwanted, Unused Prescription Drugs During Take-Back Event

Nearly two dozen drop-off sites will be available on Saturday in San Diego County.

Coronado Shoreline Restrictions Lifted; Some Beaches Still Closed

Due to water quality, advisories still in place at other locales in Coronado, Mission Bay, La Jolla & Ocean Beach, while IB & Strand closed.

Surprising Study: Being Kind To Others Improves Your Own Mental Health

Social connection plays a key role in well-being and recovery from anxiety and depressive disorders.

COVID Update For San Diego County: Hospitalizations Fall To 108

The county's Health and Human Services Agency last week reported 787 new COVID cases and six additional deaths linked to virus.

Merck To Buy San Diego's Prometheus Biosciences In $10.8 Billion Deal

“This is allowing us to move into immunology in a strong way and will allow us sustainable growth.”

California Stockpiles 2 Million Abortion Pills After Texas Judge Imposes Ban

More than 250,000 Misoprostol pills have already arrived in California.

San Diego Center For AIDS Research Secures 5-Year, $15 Million Grant

The funds come from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health.

Ex-Navy Doctor Pleads Guilty To Role In $2 Million Insurance Fraud

Michael Villarroel is one of 10 people to plead guilty in a scheme that bilked the Traumatic Servicemembers Groups Life Insurance Program.

Poor Nutrition Is Contributing To An Epidemic Of ‘Chronic Fatigue' In America

What you eat affects how you feel, and one of the first signals of poor nutrition is fatigue.

San Diego Blood Bank Completes Solar Power Project For Renewable Energy

“By switching to solar power, we are not only more environmentally friendly but also benefiting from significant cost savings.”

Opinion: California Must Urgently Train More Mental Health Workers To Solve Homelessness

California is facing a massive shortage of mental health workers.

Scripps Leader Charlotte Thomas, Receives Statewide Nurse Practitioner Award

Thomas serves as co-program director and chief of advanced practice for critical care medicine at Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista.

UC San Diego Health Opens Bankers Hill Clinic Focused On Cardiovascular Health

The clinic will offer cardiovascular care, with primary care services set for later in the year.

UC San Diego Health Opens Clinic Focused On Cardiovascular Care

"This clinic will positively impact our patients living with cardiovascular disease," a UCSD Health cardiologist said.

Newsom Reveals $30 Insulin Plan While Senate Minority Leader Jones Said He's ‘Missing The Mark'

The governor called the 10-year partnership with Civica Rx, a Utah-based nonprofit, a way to lower the health-care burden for residents.

Opinion: Limiting Cervical Cancer Screening In California Puts Women's Lives At Risk

Some of the most important ways to prevent unnecessary disease are available to us through comprehensive screening methods.

Opinion: To Fight Obesity In Our Society, Make Gyms Free For College Students

Free access can improve self-esteem and mental health.

Opinion: Pharmacy Benefit Managers Are Helping Seniors Pay Less For Medications

My medications in the United States have become more affordable! How could this be?

Ocean Spray Blows Tijuana River Pathogens, Chemicals Inland: UCSD

Coastal water pollution — largely untreated sewage runoff — can reach people beyond just beachgoers, surfers and swimmers, new study says.

Bankruptcy Court Approves Buyout Of Borrego Health By Palm Springs' DAP

Clinics in San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino counties remain open, and patients do not need to reschedule appointments.

Supervisors OK Proposal For More Senior Facilities With Enhanced Services

A San Diego Seniors Community Foundation report stated that “modernizing local senior centers will aid the region’s community down the line.

Listening To Your Heart Is As Important For Health As For Your Emotional Well-Being

It's crucial to pay attention to your body and learn how to recognize signs of heart disease.

Family Health Centers Of San Diego Psychiatry Program Receives Accreditation

Now in its fifth decade, the federally qualified Family Health Centers operates 72 sites across San Diego County.

COVID-19 Cases Increase Slightly In San Diego County, Flu Cases Dip

San Diego County public health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated and boosted.

​SD County Health Agency Monitoring Increase In Hepatitis A Cases

Five recent confirmed cases and one death saw the onset of illness between Jan. 10 and Feb. 6., officials said.

SDSU Investigating Case of Legionnaire's Disease

Out of an abundance of caution, the university is closing the Exercise and Nutritional Sciences building to perform testing.

Legionnaire's Disease Cases Close Building On SDSU Campus

Only the one case has been reported, and no connection to the campus has been established, officials said.

UCSD To Train 200 Community Health Workers From Minority Communities

San Diego is the second-largest hub in the nation for immigrants from the Middle East and Somalia, two populations targeted by the program.

Sharp Grossmont Hospital Workers Claim ‘Huge Win' In Vote To Unionize

SEIU-UHW, based in Oakland, represents more than 100,000 healthcare workers statewide.