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SHARP GROSSMONT HOSPITAL LAUNCHES WALK WITH A DOC

A new initiative by Sharp Grossmont Hospital seeks to enhance health education, strengthen patient-physician relationships, and empower participants to take proactive steps towards their health
 
By Sharp HealthCare
 
April 26, 2024 (La Mesa) – In alignment with its commitment to "inspire communities through movement and conversation," Sharp Grossmont Hospital launched its new community engagement initiative, Walk With a Doc, Thursday. This innovative nationwide program is being led locally by Sharp-affiliated physicians Dr. Kaveh Bagheri and Dr. Ara Klijian.
 
Scheduled for the fourth Thursday of each month, Walk With a Doc aims to foster a stronger connection between the community and health care professionals. Each session begins with a brief educational talk focusing on vital health topics such as diet, lung and heart health, and the benefits of regular physical activity. Participants then walk with doctors and other hospital staff at Briercrest Park in La Mesa to continue the conversation.

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FREE HEALTH FAIR SATURDAY AT GROSSMONT CENTER

East County News Service
 
April 25, 2024 (La Mesa) -- Join Grossmont Healthcare District and the East County Chamber of Commerce for a free Health Fair this Saturday! Whether you’re looking to learn about wellness, get health screenings, or explore healthy living options, this event has something for everyone.

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RABBIT DEATHS RAISE CONCERNS IN RURAL EAST COUNTY: STATE SEEKS CARCASSES TO ANALYZE

By Miriam Raftery

April 25, 2024 (San Diego’s East County)—A cluster of rabbit deaths in the past week in the Jamul-Dulzura areas has residents and wildlife officials concerned. The State Department of Fish and Wildlife is asking anyone who finds a dead or dying wild rabbit to immediately report it online at Wildlife Mortality Reporting (ca.gov), or phone 916-358-2790.

A state wildlife official told East County Magazine that Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 (HDV2) is a likely possible reason for the deaths, though Tularemia, a tick-born disease also known as Rabbit Fever, is another possibility. A third option suspected locally is a parasite infection, which can migrate to the brain.


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CHIEF’S CORNER: APRIL IS STRESS AWARENESS MONTH

From Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
 
Need Some Stress Release?
 
April 25, 2024 (San Diego) -- April is recognized as National Stress Awareness Month to bring attention to the negative impact of stress. According to the National Institute of Health (who wrote this article) managing stress is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. Knowing how to manage stress can improve mental and physical well-being as well as minimize exacerbation of health-related issues.

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'ALL STATES WILL BE IMPACTED' BY US SUPREME COURT'S IDAHO ABORTION CASE

"At its core, this Supreme Court decision will reflect who we are becoming as a society."
 
 
Photo courtesy Women's March: Women's March held a die-in outside the U.S. Supreme Court during arguments over emergency abortion care on April 24, 2024 in Washington, D.C.
 
April 25, 2024 (Washington, D.C.) -- Less than a month after a key abortion pill hearing, the right-wing U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments for another major reproductive rights case—one out of Idaho that could impact healthcare for pregnant women and people across the country.

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COUNTY WARNS OF COUNTERFEIT BOTOX

 
April 25, 2024 (San Diego) -- County health officials are warning people not to buy or use products labeled as “Botox” from unverified sources after a woman may have contracted botulism. Botulism is an illness caused by a toxin that attacks the body’s nerves.

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11 NOROVIRUS CASES IN SAN DIEGO LINKED TO FROZEN KOREAN OYSTERS

County health officials have linked 11 confirmed and probable cases of norovirus illness to frozen oysters imported from South Korea. 
 
By Cassie N. Saunders, County of San Diego Communications Office
 
April 18, 2024 (San Diego) -- Customers who ate the oysters at 100s Seafood Grill Buffet in Mission Valley on March 30th became sick, a couple days later one person went to the emergency department.  
 

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HOW SAN DIEGO BAN ON HOMELESS CAMPS HAS FARED

 
Photos by Kristian Carreon for CalMatters 
 
CalMatters is a public interest journalism venture committed to explaining how California’s state Capitol works and why it matters
 
April 13, 2024 (San Diego) -- A new bill would make it illegal for homeless residents to camp in certain places, such as near schools, throughout California. Its authors say such a ban has had great success in San Diego. But a closer look at that city paints a more nuanced picture.
 
Politicians pushing to make homeless encampments illegal across wide swaths of California point to one city as proof it will work.

This coverage was made possible in part by a grant from the A-Mark Foundation.


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COUNTY HONORS 12 PUBLIC HEALTH CHAMPIONS

By Anita Lightfoot, County of San Diego Communications Office
 
April 13, 2024 (San Diego) -- The Health and Human Services Agency’s 2024 Live Well San Diego Public Health Champion Awards Ceremony was held on Friday, April 5, 2024. This event honored 12 local people and organizations for their outstanding contributions in the prevention of disease or injury and the promotion of public health for all San Diegans.
 
The annual awards ceremony is held during National Public Health Week, a time to recognize the importance of public health and improving the nation’s health overall.

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HIKING YOUR FEELINGS WITH SYDNEY WILLIAMS

East County News Service
 
Join Sydney Williams for a hike, a book signing + discussion of her new book, Hiking Your Feeling: Blazing a Trail to Self-Love
 
April 12, 2024 (San Diego) -- Turn your pain into power. Part inspirational memoir, part practical guide, Hiking Your Feelings offers a toolkit to unpack your “trauma pack” and step into the best version of yourself.
 
Join wellness advocate and wilderness guide Sydney Williams for a book signing and discussion of her new book, Hiking Your Feeling: Blazing a Trail to Self-Love, as well as a guided walk through the park. The book will be available for purchase at the MTRP gift shop.
 
Date and time
Sunday, April 14 · 2 - 4 p.m.

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CELEBRATING 6 YEARS OF QUICK, ACCESSIBLE, HIGH-QUALITY CARE

By Sharp HealthCare
 
Photo: (L to R) Denise Ricci, Misty Skeen and Beatriz Chapman, who have all been with the Sharp Grossmont Care Clinic since it opened in 2018
 
April 11, 2024 (La Mesa) -- Misty Skeen was so sure she wanted a career in health care that she started volunteering in her local hospital’s emergency department when she was just 14 years old. Now, as a longtime Sharp employee and a lead nurse of the Sharp Grossmont Hospital Care Clinic, she says she wouldn’t change a thing.
 
“I was very passionate about nursing as a profession and health care in general,” says Skeen, who continued volunteering throughout her time in nursing school. “I thought nursing would really suit me because I like interacting with patients and families and having the time to help educate them while we form that personal connection.”
 
The Care Clinic, which serves patients with urgent, non-life-threatening medical needs, opened its doors at Sharp Grossmont Hospital in April 2018. Skeen, who has been with the clinic from the beginning, says her favorite thing about their work is that they make a positive impact on the community every day.

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ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: TRAUMATIC EVENTS CAN HAVE AN IMPACT ON ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

By David R. Shorey, East County Program Director, Institute for Public Strategies
 
April 9, 2024 (San Diego) -- On January 22, 2024, floods displaced more than a thousand San Diego County residents and severely damaged thousands of homes. Many affected were East County residents, with parts of Spring Valley and Lemon Grove hit hardest. In the wake of a disaster like this, it's not uncommon for individuals to turn to alcohol, prescription medications, or other substances as a means of coping. The upheaval, stress, and trauma triggered by such events can lead some to seek solace in these substances, believing they provide an escape from the turmoil. What may seem like a reprieve can quickly spiral into a long-term struggle, exacerbating existing problems and creating new ones.
 
The aftermath of a traumatic event often brings about heightened anxiety, depression, muscle tension, and sleep disturbances, driving some to self-medicate with alcohol or drugs. While these substances may seem to offer temporary relief, they ultimately disrupt natural sleep cycles, jeopardize physical health, strain relationships, and pave the way for dependence and addiction.

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COUNTY’S SECOND MEASLES CASE IN 2024 CONFIRMED; LATEST EXPOSURES IN ENCINITAS AND CARLSBAD

Source: County News Service

March 31, 2024 (San Diego)—An adult who contracted measles overseas may have exposed others to measles in late March at multiple locations in Encinitas and Carlsbad, the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency announced Sunday.

 

There are measles outbreaks currently in 46 nations and 17 U.S. states.  The Centers for Disease Control recently updated its guidelines for travelers regarding measles.

 

“Measles is a very contagious disease that can be spread easily by coughing, sneezing, or being in the same room with an infected person,” said Ankita Kadakia, M.D., County deputy public health officer. “Anyone who was at any of the specific locations and at the dates and times listed (see below) should watch for symptoms and call their health care provider if they show any signs of the disease.”


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CHARLENE WADDELL, SERVING COMMUNITY AND SPIRIT: CANCER SURVIVOR SEEKS 70 BLOOD DONORS APRIL 4 FOR HER 70TH BIRTHDAY

Blood drive from 2-4 p.m. April 4 in Treganza Heritage Park, Lemon Grove

By Chris Ernest Nelson

March 29, 2024 (Lemon Grove) -- Living in community is humankind’s primary means of survival. Our happiness, our well-being, and our purpose are all sustained by people working together in meaningful sympathy. Long-time San Diego County resident, Mrs. Charlene Waddell, knows from experience the importance of a healthy community, both in our general well-being and in the spirit of sacrifice. In 2006, she was diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon Cancer. Her recovery required multiple surgeries that took parts of her colon, her liver, and her entire appendix. She required a lot of blood to survive. Thanks to the San Diego Blood Bank, which is there to help everyone in need of blood, Charlene got the precious blood she needed, and has made a welcome recovery.


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CPSC WARNS CONSUMERS TO IMMEDIATELY STOP USING ELIDE FIRE EXTINGUISHING BALLS DUE TO FAILURE TO EXTINGUISH FIRES AND RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

East County News Service
 
March 29, 2024 (Washington, D.C.) – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about the risk of burns and smoke inhalation associated with the use of Elide brand fire extinguishing balls. These products can fail to extinguish a fire, which could lead to serious injury and death.

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BEE SAFE THIS SPRING; DO NOT GET STUNG

By Shauni Lyles, County of San Diego Communications Office
 
Photo: Bing Copilot
 
March 23, 2024 (San Diego's East County) -- During springtime, the flowers bloom and the bees are busy. Here are some simple tips to make sure you don’t get stung. The biggest one is—do not disturb them. And if they’re already disturbed, move away to a safer location!

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8-HOUR TIME-RESTRICTED EATING LINKED TO A 91% HIGHER RISK OF CARDIOVASCULAR DEATH

Source: American Heart Association
 
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March 19, 2024 (Chicago, IL)  — An analysis of over 20,000 U.S. adults found that people who limited their eating across less than 8 hours per day, a time-restricted diet, were 91% more likely to die from cardiovascular disease compared to people who ate across 12-16 hours per day, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, March 18- 21, in Chicago. 

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EARTH DAY 2024 FAIR IN LA MESA

By Jonathan Goetz
 
March 16, 2024 (La Mesa) -- The City of La Mesa is inviting residents, visitors, sponsors and vendors to join its family-friendly Earth Day Fair on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at MacArthur Park, 4900 Memorial Drive, La Mesa CA 91942. The festival is a celebration of the city’s commitment to environmental stewardship and a showcase of local businesses that offer eco-friendly products and services.


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COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS REPORT 17 PERCENT RISE IN TB LAST YEAR

By Fernanda Lopez Halvorson, County of San Diego Communications Office

 
  • TB symptoms could include a lasting cough, fever, night sweats and unexplained weight loss. 
  • Treatment is available if you have a TB infection or are sick with TB.

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INITIATIVE LAUNCHED TO TEACH ONE MILLION SAN DIEGANS HANDS-ONLY CPR

By Sir Milo Loftin, County of San Diego Communications Office

February 27, 2024 (San Diego) - The County of San Diego is partnering with UC San Diego to launch Revive & Survive San Diego, a new initiative to help save lives.


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COUNTY'S LOVE YOUR HEART EVENT ENCOURAGES SAN DIEGANS TO KNOW THEIR BLOOD PRESSURE NUMBERS

By Cassie N. Saunders, County of San Diego Communications Office

February 13, 2024 (San Diego) -- The County’s Love Your Heart campaign is celebrating 13 years of supporting San Diegans in understanding the importance of heart health through a variety of ways, including hosting no-cost blood pressure screenings at locations throughout the county and Mexico. 


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NEW COUNTY REPORT TO ADDRESS INEQUITY IN REGION

By Tracy DeFore, County of San Diego Communications Office

February 12, 2024 (San Diego) -- Jobs and finances, food systems, health, and housing – data shows these areas have some of the largest equity gaps in the San Diego region.

The Office of Equity and Racial Justice (OERJ) released the County’s first Equity Indicators Report on Wednesday.


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LISTERIA OUTBREAK LINKED TO QUESO FRESCO AND COTIJA CHEESE: MANY PRODUCTS RECALLED

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Photo: Examples of some recalled products.

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February 12, 2024 (Washington D.C.) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an alert warning consumers about a deadly Listeria outbreak tied to queso fresco and cotija cheese products. The outbreak has resulted in 26 illnesses in 11 states, including 8 cases in California, 23 hospitalizations, and 2 deaths.

The cheeses, which have been recalled, include numerous product names and brands. The products include solid and grated cheeses,mealkits,salad dressing, dips, yogurts, saladkits, enchiladas, taco kits, and many more. View a full list of the recalled cheese products:  alert.


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LOVE YOUR HEART WEEK FEBRUARY 14-28

East County News Service

February 7, 2024 (San Diego)—Love your Heart events are slated across our region from February 14 through 29. In honor of Valentine’s Day, healthcare organizations are teaming up to offer you free blood pressure screenings and heart-health information.


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CHIEFS CORNER: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING GOES UP AS TEMPERATURES GO DOWN

By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

February 5, 2024 (San Diego) -- We are having a cold spell here and a lot of times during these cold spells, or during the wintertime, we respond to an increased call of natural gas odors in a home. But carbon monoxide is a silent poison. It’s a colorless and odorless gas. You can’t smell it. But there are warning signs if there is a leak in your home.

If you start feeling flu-like symptoms or achy or you just feel very tired, there’s a good chance you may be having carbon monoxide symptoms.  I say that with hesitation because right now is flu season, and we have COVID 19 that’s running and starting to spike a bit. If you start feeling that way, and maybe several people start feeling that way in your house, I would get out of the house, open the house up, air it out and call 911.

However, there are many ways people can prevent these leaks before they happen.


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ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: HARM REDUCTION COALITION OFFERS HELP AND HOPE FOR THOSE IN THE GRIP OF SUBSTANCE MISUSE

By David R. Shorey, East County Program Director, Institute for Public Strategies

 

February 5, 2024 (San Diego) - Tara Stamos-Buesig hit rock bottom one Sunday night while working the streets on El Cajon Boulevard near Hoover High School. She was a sex worker wearing a mini skirt and fishnet stockings. She was snared in a San Diego Police sting operation in an area notorious for prostitution. It was after she had filled her hypodermic needle with the drugs she recovered off the dirty floor of a fast food restaurant restroom and injected them into her system. That’s when she decided to change her life.


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