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San Diego County hospitals earn 'A' grades by …

WEBLocal health experts urge pregnant woman to get RSV vaccine. Of the over 280 hospitals measured in California, 87 earned “A” grades in the report — 14 of which were San …

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How 'healthy' is San Diego compared to California

WEBThe most recent data from 2021 showed there were 552 new cases of chlamydia per 100,000 residents in the county. That’s compared to 488 in California and 495 in the …

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New website launched to monitor illnesses caused by …

WEBIn an effort to provide San Diegans with the latest findings, San Diego County Public Health Services launched a new website that features updates, explanation of illnesses, …

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Where to find updated COVID vaccines in San Diego

WEBFILE – Pfizer, left, and Moderna bivalent COVID-19 vaccines are readied for use at a clinic, Nov. 17, 2022, in Richmond, Va. The Food and Drug Administration on Friday, June 16, …

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San Diego County links 41 cases of norovirus to oysters at …

WEBSAN DIEGO — At least 41 confirmed or probable cases of norovirus illness in San Diego County have been linked by health officials to contaminated oysters imported from …

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COVID hospitalizations jump again: How bad is it in San …

WEBClick on the map below to open it in a new window and get a closer look. Jill Rosenthal, director of public health policy at the Center for American Progress, told The Hill that …

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California among healthiest states in country: study from …

WEBA recent study using Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data conducted by the pharmaceutical intelligence company, OZMOSI, found that California was among the top …

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Palomar Health introduces new cancer imaging machines …

WEB“The LINAC machine with the IDENTIFY technology and imaging will redefine Palomar Health’s ability to replicate positioning and targeting with unparalleled accuracy, setting …

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Re-established UCSD center to study ocean’s impact on …

WEBThe National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health gave the university about $7.35 million in funding, which will be distributed over the course of five years, …

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Palomar Health introduces new surface guidance camera …

WEBSAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Palomar Health on Tuesday announced its newest technology in the fight against cancer. The Linear Acceleration (LINAC) Machine helps …

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State-of-the-art Ambulatory Surgery Center opens at Palomar …

WEBPalomar Health was established in 1948 and provides healthcare in Northern San Diego County. It is nationally recognized as one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals; a Best 100 …

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South Bay doctors link sewage with growing sickness, warn El …

WEBWith a close eye on the problem, the doctors say they want more oversight from the county, claiming the county’s Health and Human Services Agency is missing crucial information …

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California life expectancy: What state has longest-living residents

WEBThe data, analyzed by the National Center for Health Statistics, found Hawaii residents had the highest life expectancy at birth at 80.9 years, while Mississippi was lowest at 74.4 …

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If you used the Mission Valley YMCA this year, you could have …

WEBFor more information on the possible exposure at the Mission Valley YMCA, call the County TB Control Program at 619-692-5565. The number of people diagnosed with TB in San …

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Precision Medicine disrupts the medical world

WEBUpdated: Mar 5, 2024 / 02:45 PM PST. SHARE. Mindera Health is disrupting the world of medicine. Ashley takes you inside their Carlsbad headquarters to see how this new …

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Flooding in San Diego: are there health concerns

WEBAs the county continues to dry out after the major weather event, some are now wondering what health risks are associated with exposure to flood water. “Flooding actually causes …

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South Bay sewage crisis raises concerns amid flooding, more rain …

WEBUpdated: Jan 31, 2024 / 07:07 AM PST. SAN DIEGO – Two South Bay doctors are raising concerns over the rise in gastrointestinal illnesses due to the sewage crisis. They are …

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US health officials warn of counterfeit Botox injections

WEBU.S. health officials issued a warning Tuesday about counterfeit Botox injections that have sickened 22 people. Half of the individuals have ended up in the hospital, according to …

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The Fish Shop San Diego: Public Health Services investigating after

WEBTo report suspected foodborne illness related to local facilities, such as restaurants and markets, the county said to call 858-505-6814. The Department of Environmental Health …

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Over 1,000 Sharp Chula Vista health care workers vote to unionize

WEBFollowing ongoing concerns regarding wages, staffing shortages and safety, 58% of health care workers at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center have voted to join a union of more …

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USA Track & Field expands its maternity policy

WEBApr 26, 2024 / 10:54 AM PDT. U.S. Olympic hurdler Christina Clemons sent numerous emails to those in the track community raising concerns over a gap in health care …

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3 women got HIV after 'vampire facials' in New Mexico: CDC …

WEBHealth officials warn some Albuquerque spa clients to get HIV tests. Evidence reviewed by researchers suggests that three of the women contracted HIV due to “contamination …

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Poway behavioral health unit closing

WEBPOWAY, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Palomar Health is set to close its last remaining behavioral health unit, which is located in Poway. The 12-bed facility will shut its doors for good on …

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Is Oceanside's beach closed

WEBThe county’s Department of Environmental Health and Quality is monitoring these water issues. As of Friday morning, the beach remains closed from south of the Oceanside …

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