Palomar Health Top Staff Has Favorites In Board Elections – As Does The Founder Of Its New Medical Group

The hospital system’s leadership is now facing criticism for supporting specific board candidates ahead of Election Day.

County Reports 1st Flu Death Of Season, As Cases Rise 45% In Last Week

“Every flu death is tragic and our condolences go out to the man’s family and friends.”

County Officials Urge Caution As 3 Respiratory Illnesses Hit San Diego

"As we see a sharp increase of flu and RSV cases, I am urging San Diegans to do their part to prevent the spread of illnesses."

First Flu Death Of 2022-23 Season Reported In San Diego County

A 55-year-old man from the North Central region of the county died Oct. 15, county health officials said.

Free Flu Shot Clinic Offered In San Diego Ahead Of 'Tripledemic'

Here's where you can get your vaccine shot in San Diego County ahead of what could be a severe flu season.

UC San Diego: Study IDs Key Players In Rheumatoid Arthritis

Arthritis encompasses more than 100 conditions affecting the joints, tissues around them and other connective tissues.

Molina Healthcare Of CA Donates Furniture And Supplies To McAlister Institute Treatment Center

“Molina is dedicated to making an impact in our community by providing resources to individuals in need.”

UCSD: Study IDs Key Players In Rheumatoid Arthritis, Which Affects More Than 1 Million Americans

Scientists used a “novel systems biology approach” to study the complex disease.

Flu Cases Already High Enough For Health Officials To Predict ‘Extremely Disruptive' Season

The 1,664 cases reported locally since July 1 are more than seven times higher than the 217 cases reported at the same time last year.

County Combines COVID-19 And Influenza Data In Respiratory Virus Report

“The new report paints a more comprehensive picture of respiratory illness activity in the region.”

Flu Cases Rise, County Urges Residents To Be Aware Of Symptoms

While the county monitors flu activity year-round, flu season is typically October to March or later each year.

County Combines COVID And Influenza Data In Respiratory Virus Report

"The new report paints a more comprehensive picture of respiratory illness activity in the region."

SD Humane Society Prepares For Bird Flu, Offers Tips To Prevent Spread

Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 is spreading in domestic poultry and wild birds.

COVID Hospitalizations Decrease To 143 In San Diego County

As flu season begins to hit the region, county public health officials encouraged all residents to get vaccinated for flu and COVID-19.

The Road From Addiction To Recovery Is A Journey With 5 Important Stages

Patients are most successful in the recovery process when they have a support system.

County Health Renews Call For COVID Vaccinations As Flu Season Ramps Up

“Vaccination remains the best way to prevent severe outcomes and death from COVID-19.”

Respiratory Illness Outbreak Suspected At Patrick Henry High School

It is too early to determine the cause of the suspected outbreak at the high school as test results are pending.

Case Of Tuberculosis Reported In Lemon Grove's Learn4Life High School

TB is transmitted from person to person through indoor air during prolonged contact with an infectious person.

Mission Valley Terminal Pollution Finally Clean 30 Years After Order

“Cleaning up and restoring the Mission Valley Aquifer for beneficial use has long been among our top priorities.”

Supervisors OK New Behavioral Health Impact Fund, But No Money Allocated Yet

The new fund is intended to award grants for services and infrastructure to expand behavioral health options in the region.

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Fall To 151 In San Diego County

The Health and Human Services Agency reminded San Diegans that they could get both the COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot during the same visit.

The Doris A. Howell Foundation Presents a Bone Health Update

Luncheon Program at La Jolla Country Club Features Two UC San Diego Medical Experts with the Newest Medical Research

County Urges Residents To Schedule Vaccinations Before Holidays

COVID-19 primary series vaccines and bivalent boosters, as well as flu shots are widely available across the region.

New UCLA Survey Finds Increase In Suicidal Thoughts Among Young Adults

“Our findings show that more people are experiencing serious psychological distress.”

Scripps Research's Barry Sharpless Wins 2nd Nobel For ‘Click Chemistry' Breakthrough

The academy said the laureates’ discoveries had been used far beyond oncology.

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Increase To 191 In San Diego County

Public health officials urged residents to get vaccinated for both coronavirus and influenza.

New Illumina Machine Will Sequence A Human Genome In Half A Day For $200

“Together, we will usher in the era of the genome and transform human health.”

Sponsored: Wondering How To Take Charge Of Your Health? Clinical Research Can Play A Key Role

Clinical research plays an important role in the development of new treatments and the advancement of medicine.

County Eyeing More Behavioral Health Beds

The goal is to reduce the need for expensive crisis services and connect those in need with care that can meet their needs.

Opinion: PACE Programs Help Seniors Age At Home While Reducing Caregiver Burnout

PACE participation has been proven to reduce hospitalizations and emergency room visits, while improving health outcomes for seniors.

Small Molecule Drug May Offer Breakthrough In Treating Cancerous Brain Tumor

Glioblastoma is an aggressive disease.

Road Runner Sports Finds ‘Perfect Fit’ in First South Bay Location

Community invited to donate 100 pairs of used or unwanted shoes to benefit kids with physical disabilities during grand opening

High Drug Prices Have No Correlation To Money Spent In R&D, UCSD Study Finds

The authors also assessed whether the therapeutic value of a product was associated with its price, but found no association there either.

As Heat Waves Increase, Know How Extreme Temps Affect Your Body

In San Diego, heat-related illnesses are on the rise.

High Drug Prices Have No Correlation To Money Spent In R&D: UCSD Study

Researchers evaluated whether high R&D costs explain high drug prices in the United States, but they found no link between the two.

Opinion: Blue-Chip Firms Must Be Held Accountable For Their Role In Calexico's Fentanyl Epidemic

Opioid-related emergency visits among Latinos have been on the rise since 2006, and in 2019 Imperial County had the highest number.

Silver Stand Shoreline Closed Due To Sewage Concerns

The closure for the Tijuana Slough and Imperial Beach Shoreline has been extended to include the Silver Strand Shoreline.

SD County's COVID Hospitalizations Increase To 196

Since last Thursday's report, four additional deaths were reported to the HHSA, increasing the cumulative total to 5,487.

Clinical Trials Can Save Your Life — Free Event Will Dispel Myths, Explain Benefits

The event will offer health screenings, clinical research information, refreshments and a complimentary boxed dinner.

County To Begin Closing COVID Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Centers

Since the centers opened in February 2021, nearly 15,000 patients have been treated with monoclonal antibodies at 10 locations.