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WebHHS Secretary Xavier Becerra visits San Diego to talk Latino health as new community clinic opens in El Cajon. VERIFY. Yes, humans can get the H5N1 bird flu, but it’s rare. …

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SD County's 'Live Well on Wheels' mobile office program expands …

WebIn 2021, the Live WoW served nearly 23,000 people at more than 200 community events, mostly for COVID-19 services.

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CARE Act goes into effect in San Diego County

WebThe County of San Diego Health and Human Services agency wrote to CBS 8: "The CARE Act Program can involve an order for care in civil court, but this order is not a …

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You Matter Here are resources for mental health support

WebIt’s Up to Us is about helping San Diegans talk openly about mental health, recognize signs of challenges, find local resources, and seek support. We aim to inspire …

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New website serves up info on San Diego County restaurants

WebEnvironmental Health regularly inspects almost 15,000 food facilities, including nearly 8,000 restaurants, as well as food trucks, supermarkets, convenience …

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California becomes first state to offer health insurance to

WebSAN DIEGO — Beginning January 1, California will become the first state in the nation to offer health insurance to undocumented immigrants. Under the expansion, more than 700,000 people between

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SDG&E supporting San Diegans with medical needs, Get a break …

WebIf you rely on medical devices that are critical to your health, you could be eligible to receive a break on your monthly energy bill. Jessica Packard with San Diego …

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HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra visits San Diego to talk Latino health …

WebMuch of this will be the same focus of the Latino Health Tour. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra kicked it off this week in Florida and will be at …

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Oceanside Fire continues to monitor pier cbs8.com

WebOCEANSIDE, Calif. — Crews continue their ongoing efforts to completely stop any hotspots from the Oceanside Pier as it steps into its third day since the fire …

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San Diego County breaks ground on new public health lab

WebSAN DIEGO — Local leaders took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new medical laboratory in San Diego on Wednesday. We heard from both the Interim Director of Health and Human Services Dr

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Honor Flight San Diego set to take off with Vietnam War era U.S.

WebCBS 8 is embedded on a flight filled with U.S. Navy SEAL Vietnam War era veterans and U.S. Naval Special Warfare Operators who will visit their memorials in D.C.

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What are the clear, blue things on San Diego beaches

WebThe tiny blobs you might have seen during your walk on the beach are a species known as Velella velella. The creatures are also known as "by-the-wind sailors." …

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Rady Children's Hospital sees spike in kids in mental crisis cbs8.com

WebExperts say several factors can cause a mental health crisis such as social isolation from the pandemic, family stress and social media. Rady Children's says the …

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Healing vigil for crime survivors in San Diego County cbs8.com

WebThe vigil was hosted by Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice, a national network of crime survivors that’s working to heal communities and shape public policy.

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San Diego City Attorney wants to update law to protect patients

WebShe plans to propose a law similar to one passed recently in Sacramento, which states no one within 100 feet of the entrance to a health care facility can get within eight feet of someone trying

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You won’t get a $6,400 allowance from a free ACA health plan

Web58°. No, you won’t get a $6,400 spending allowance from a free health insurance plan. Watch on. No, Medicare recipients cannot get a free Medicare flex card. …

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Escondido alleged DUI crash kills 13-year-old boy cbs8.com

WebESCONDIDO, Calif. — A 13-year-old boy suffered fatal injuries in a two-vehicle crash in Escondido that allegedly involved an impaired driver, authorities said …

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs' files motion to dismiss claims in lawsuit

WebDickerson-Neal’s claim came nearly three decades after his alleged misconduct, and the New York State Revenge Porn Law was not codified until 2019, …

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Escondido stabbing on North Ivy Street cbs8.com

WebESCONDIDO, Calif. — At least one person has died in Escondido Saturday night after they were stabbed, Escondido Police confirm. Police were notified just after 9 …

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A's coming to Sutter Health Park: Sports, city leaders reactions

WebAthletics owner John Fisher. "We look forward to making Sutter Health Park our home through our move to Las Vegas. We extend our appreciation to the Kings and …

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California wants to increase pay for some Medi-Cal providers

WebThe proposal would increase what Medi-Cal pays for services rendered by these providers to 87.5% of what Medicare — the federal health insurance program for …

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Chula Vista Medi-Cal provider rallies against new plan cbs8.com

WebCommunity Health Group didn't win a contract with the California Department of Health Services, which will impact 335,000 of its Medi-Cal patients.

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Chula Vista City Council rejects proposed psychiatric hospital in

WebCHULA VISTA, Calif. — Following a nearly six-hour public hearing, the Chula Vista City council voted to reject a proposed psychiatric hospital in Eastlake. The city's …

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Imperial Beach doctors see spike in sewage-related illnesses

WebIMPERIAL BEACH, Calif. — The number of people getting sick from sewage is the highest it's ever been in the South Bay, according to doctors at an urgent care in …

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UC San Diego Health ‘boarding’ patients for days in La Jolla ER

WebThe practice of boarding patients in hallways is not unique to UC San Diego in La Jolla, it's happening at hospitals across the state. Registered nurses from the …

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Scripps Mercy Chula Vista to close maternity ward cbs8.com

WebA spokesman for Scripps Health said that currently, only about half the beds in the OB unit in Chula Vista are in use, while in-patient surgical beds are occupied at or …

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