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August 2015
The Cool Zone sites are open now.
The "Cool Zone" sites are locations that encourage people to share air conditioning during the heat of the day in order to protect their health, and reduce their individual energy costs. Cool Zones are designated, air-conditioned buildings, identified by a Polar Bear Cool Zone logo.There are more than 115 locations throughout San Diego County. To find the “Cool Zone" site closest to your home please visit: http://www.Cool Zone.org |
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County officials again urged people to
“Prevent, Protect, Report.”
From the start of May, the number of dead birds testing positive for West Nile virus in San Diego County has spiked, prompting County environmental health officials to remind people to protect themselves from mosquitoes that can transmit the disease to humans.
“These are signs that 2015 might be another tough year in our county for West Nile virus, so people should remember to protect themselves and their families,” said County Department of Environmental Health Director Elizabeth Pozzebon. “Get rid of standing water around properties where mosquitoes can breed, wear insect repellent when outdoors and report dead birds.”
Report dead birds and green, neglected swimming pools by calling County Vector Control at 858-694-2888 or by email to: vector@sdcounty.ca.gov |
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Eating well can help to enhance our immune system!
The Autumnal shades of red, yellow and orange should reminds us of the importance of including colourful foods in our meals every day.
This is the time to visit our local farmers market and choose dark green and golden orange vegetables, they offer protection because of their rich beta-carotene content which bolsters the immune systems. Kale, mustard greens, broccoli, turnips, winter squash, carrots, yams and pumpkin are healthy choices. |
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August 2015
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HEALTH AND COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDER IN SAN DIEGO
August 1-7 . National WIC Breastfeeding Week 2015
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is recognizing state and local agencies of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (more commonly known as WIC) that excel in offering education and support for breastfeeding mothers.
"As National Breastfeeding Month kicks off in August, California should be proud of its efforts to lead the nation in progressive laws that protect a mother’s right to breastfeed her baby,” said California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith
THE SURGEON GENERAL'S CALL TO ACTION TO SUPPORT BREASTFEEDING
What are the health benefits of breastfeeding?
- Breastfeeding protects babies from infections and illnesses that include diarrhea, ear infections and pneumonia.
- Breastfed babies are less likely to develop asthma.
- Children who are breastfed for six months are less likely to become obese.
- Breastfeeding also reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
- Mothers who breastfeed have a decreased risk of breast and ovarian cancers.
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Sat. August 1
FARMER'S MARKET WEEK
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack proclaimed August 2-8, 2015, National Farmers Market Week, noting that the country's more than 8,400 farmers markets play an important role in sustaining family farms and revitalizing rural communities.
"Farmers Markets benefit communities by offering healthy, wholesome food while local farmers and ranchers benefit from new ways to present their products to customers," said USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack in Washington, DC.
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Sun. August 2
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY
“Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow ripening fruit.” Aristotle
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AUGUST IS THE NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH
SAN DIEGO- August is National Immunization Awareness Month and a reminder to all of us to make sure we have the shots we need, to protect us against diseases like measles, whooping cough and flu.Talk to your doctor to find out what shots you and your family need and when to get them. Babies need shots to protect against 14 diseases like measles and whooping cough by age two years. Older kids also need vaccine protection from diseases, and some shots are required before child care and school entry. For more information about immunizations and the diseases they prevent, please visit the County Immunization Program website at www.sdiz.org
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Mon. August 3
VETERAN, MILITARY AND FAMILIES EXPO
SAN DIEGO- Veterans, Military and Families Benefits Expo 268-4432. WHEN- Monday August 3, 2015- TIME-9 a.m. to 1 p.m.- WHERE- will be held at the War Memorial Building, 3325 Zoo Dr., Balboa Park.-INFO- RSVP: (858) 268-4432
Tues. August 4
AGING AND DRIVING
SAN DIEGO- Transportation will be the topic of a workshop by Judi Bonilla- WHEN-Tuesday August 4,2015- TIME- 1 p.m to 2 p.m.- WHERE- will be held at the War Memorial Building, 3325 Zoo Dr., Balboa Park.INFO- RSVP: (760) 796-6020
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HEALTH ALERT
Tues. August 4
California Public Health Urges Prenatal Immunization to Combat Pertussis Risk
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith today warned parents about the continued dangers of pertussis (whooping cough). The disease has already caused one infant death and at least 126 infant hospitalizations in California this year.
“Vaccinated mothers pass protective antibodies to their infants during pregnancy,” said Dr. Smith. “Right now, it’s estimated that fewer than half of all pregnant women in California are vaccinated against whooping cough. We need to increase that number to help improve the health of our children and of our communities
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August is Tree Check Month 
For the first time ever, the U-S Forest Service is spending more than half its budget to suppress wildfires. And a new report says in ten years the Forest Service will be spending over two-thirds of its budget to battle wildfires.
Tom Vilsack, Agriculture Secretary: We’re not in a position to do the restoration and resiliency work that’s important and necessary, not just to keep our forests healthy, but also to reduce the risk of these intense, enormous fires that we are now fighting.
U-S-D-A wants the public to help save trees. August is Tree Check Month and U-S-D-A’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is urging people to check for signs of the invasive Asian Longhorned Beetle.Signs of infestation include dime-sized exit holes in tree trunks, oval or round scars in the bark, sawdust material on the ground and dead branches. Call one-eight-six-six-seven-oh-two-nine-nine-three-eight to report damage or go to Asian longhorned beetle dot com.
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Wed. August 5
Summer Festival Under the Stars Concert
Come to the famous La Jolla Cove and join SummerFest Music Director
Cho-Liang Lin for a free concert to kick off the festival.
Bring your picnic and enjoy this wonderful, family-friendly SummerFest
tradition featuring a stunning ocean backdrop! WHEN- August 5, 2015 -TIME- @ 7:00 pm -WHERE- Ellen Browning Scripps Park La Jolla Cove
San Diego,CA 92037 INFO
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Thurs. August 6
Harvest Mouse Tests Positive for Hantavirus
A wild harvest mouse caught in routine monitoring has tested positive for the potentially deadly hantavirus, San Diego County environmental health officials said.The mouse was trapped near Agua Hedionda Lagoon in Carlsbad.
“People have very little chance of being exposed to hantavirus if they keep wild rodents out of their homes and workplaces,” said Environmental Health Director Elizabeth Pozzebon. “If you do find rodents inside your home, never sweep or vacuum up rodent droppings. Use ‘wet cleaning’ methods instead if you have to clean an infestation.”
For more information, contact the County Department of Environmental Health (DEH) at (858) 694-2888 or visit the DEH hantavirus Web page.
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Supervisor Greg Cox reading to kids at San Ysidro Maternal Health Center to celebrate National Community Health Centers Week.
August 9-15. National Health Center Week 2015
It is important that we deliver a strong message for America’s Health Centers. There are 44 million uninsured people in this nation and another 56 million who, although they may have health insurance, live in areas without doctors and basic health services.
We need to raise awareness of the needs that exist in our communities and the high costs of failure to provide primary care and preventive health. More people need to understand that ours is a tested and accountable model of health care has produced the markers to expanding access and providing the cost effective care that can improve health delivery. National Health Center Week is your chance to speak out for your health center and the people and communities who rely on its services for healthy and productive lives.
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Mon. August 10
MEN'S CANCER SUPPORT
Our monthly cancer support group is a community of male patients dedicated to dealing with cancer together. WHEN-Monday August 10, 2015- TIME-11 a.m. to 12 p.m.-WHERE-The Douglas & Nancy Barnhart Cancer Center 769 Medical Center Ct., Chula Vista, CA 91911- - INFO-619-502-5851
GRUPO DE APOYO PARA MUJERES CON CANCER
Grupo de apoyo que reune a las personaspara compartir experiencias, aprender técnicas de adaptación y
obtener apoyo y ayuda emocional. CUANDO- Lunes 10 de Agosto-HORA-1 a 2:30 p.m.-DONDE-The Douglas & Nancy Barnhart Cancer Center 769 Medical Center Ct., Chula Vista, CA 91911- INFO-619-502-5851
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Tues. August 11
County Conducts Larvicide Drop as West Nile Virus Season Heats Up
County Department of Environmental Health’s Vector Control program has collected more infected dead birds and batches of mosquitoes with the virus in 2015 than it has in several years.
San Diego County’s environmental health department will conduct its sixth aerial drop of larvicide of the year on wetlands around the county to help keep mosquito populations down and West Nile virus at bay. The County conducts the drops roughly once a month during mosquito season. The larvicide contains a bacterium that doesn’t hurt people and pets, but kills mosquito larvae.
Temperatures around the county are expected to soar this week, and late summer is typically the peak of the West Nile virus season. County officials reminded the public that they can protect themselves by following the County’s “Prevent, Protect, Report” advice.
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Thurs. August 13
OVER THE COUNTER PHARMACEUTICALS AND VITAMINS
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith today warned parents about the continued dangers of pertussis (whooping cough). The disease has already caused one infant death and at least 126 infant hospitalizations in California this year.
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Thurs. August 13
MAXIMIZING YOUR BRAIN HEALTH
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith today warned parents about the continued dangers of pertussis (whooping cough). The disease has already caused one infant death and at least 126 infant hospitalizations in California this year.
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Mon. August 17
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Tues. August 18
San Diego District CPTA
The Ethics of Fall Prevention
This 2 hour course is free for CPTA/APTA members and $20 for non-CPTA/APTA members. The Task Force will use the funds to purchase educational items to spread the word about local fall prevention resources. CPTA/APTA Members: Free Non-CPTA/APTA Members: $20; RSVP now, Pay at the Door. WHEN-Tuesday, 8/18/15-TIME-6:30 - 8:30 (Check-in from 6:00 - 6:30)-WHERE-6250 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009 -INFO-Registration hosted by SD District of CPTA: Find registration, course learning objectives and other details by clicking here: http://www.signupgenius.com
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Wed. August 19
MEDFLY QUARANTINE HITS PARTS OF EAST CONTY
SAN DIEGO- The California Department of Food and Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture and the County’s Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures are working together to eliminate the infestation.
“This invasive fruit fly is considered to be the most harmful agricultural pest in the world,” said County Agriculture Commissioner Ha Dang. “Effective eradication measures help to safeguard the local food supply, fruit export and the environment.”
For more information, call the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Pest Hotline at (800) 491-1899.
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Thurs. August 20
GOOD START WORKSHOP
“Good Start Workshop” for those newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and their families- WHEN- Thursday, August 20 2015-TIME- 10 a.m. to Noon-WHERE- will be held at the Point Loma/Hervey Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St., San Diego.- INFO-RSVP: (800) 827-4277.
Fri. August 21
SPRINGING INTO HEALTH
“Good Start Workshop” for those newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and their families- WHEN- Thursday, August 20 2015-TIME- 10 a.m. to Noon-WHERE- will be held at the Point Loma/Hervey Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St., San Diego.- INFO-RSVP: (800) 827-4277. |
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Fri. August 21
Rare brain-wasting amoeba suspected in San Diego death
Public-health officials suspect that a local woman died this week from an extremely rare but almost always fatal infection caused by a brain-eating amoeba called: Naegleria fowleri.
Dr. Eric McDonald, medical director of the county’s Epidemiology and Immunization Services Branch, confirmed Friday that preliminary testing indicates the 24-year-old resident was infected by the organism, called naegleria fowleri.
Naegleria fowleri makes its way to the brain by traveling up nerve endings that reach into the nasal passages. Once there, the micro-organism uses sucker-like cups on its surface to consume the brain’s gray matter, said Dr. Francine Marciano-Cabral, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Virginia Commonwealth University who has studied this type of amoeba for more than 30 years.
“Once it reaches the brain, it divides very rapidly,” about once every eight hours when exposed to warm temperatures, Marciano-Cabral said.
people can become infected when one or more of the amoebas enter the nasal passages — usually when a person is swimming or diving into shallow or stagnant water. There are no indications of infection occurring from drinking contaminated water, public health officials note. Wearing a nose clip or holding the nose closed when under water can help, as can keeping the head above water, especially in hot springs. Swimmers also are advised to not dive into warm, shallow water and to not stir up the mucky bottom of such bodies of water
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Wed. August 26
SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVER OF LOVED ONE WITH DEMENTIA
Our South Bay Support Group meets 3 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays and is for anyone living with or caring for someone with Alzheimer's or other dementia. There is no charge to join meetings and free professional respite care can be provided for your loved one while you attend the group meeting. WHEN- Wed, August 26, 2015- TIME- 3:00pm – 4:30pm- WHERE- at The Glenner Memory Care Centers South Bay, 280 Saylor Drive, Chula Vista 91910 - INFO- Led by Program Director: Bernice Molina, M.S.W. (619) 420-1703 |
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Thurs. August 27
WATER CONSERVATION LANDSCAPING WORKSHOPS
The Sweetwater Authority will be sponsoring a California Friendly Landscape Training.This class will provide you with the information needed to replace your turf with California native plants that look great, provide habitat for wildlife and can help you save on your bill. - WHEN- on Thursday, August 27th 2015- TIME- from 6 pm until 9 pm -WHERE- at the Chula Vista Civic Center complex (276 Fourth Avenue), Building C. -INFO- Space is limited so please RSVP by calling 619-409-6779 or by email at droberts@sweetwater.org. |
Fri. August 28
CONSIDERING HIP O KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY?
Designed for people considering hip or knee joint replacement surgery, this class presented by an orthopedic registered nurse and licensed physical therapist and covers all aspects of the surgery, from pre-admission issues to post-surgical rehabilitation.
Learn about the options and what to expect from knee or hip replacement surgery. TIME- 9:00 am - 11:00 am- WHERE- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla Schaetzel Center, Noble Room 9888 Genesee Avenue- La Jolla, CA 92037- RSVP-Pre-registration is required.1-800-SCRIPPS (800-727-4777)
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Sat. August 29
DECADES OF DANCING
Where: At the San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Cebter Dr.,San Marcos 92069. Speakers, resources, luch and networking with other families is similar situations. RSVP for this event. Call 211 |
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Sat. August 29
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Sat. August 29
OUTREACH SUMMER FESTIVAL
Bethel Baptist Church is getting ready again to host the 10th annual free Community Outreach event Summer Festival/Health Fair. We pray and hope that you will participate this year by sharing your infor-mation and expertise in this field. It's FREE!Food, fun, and fellowship for all ages! Various church choirs and groups to minster in gos-pel songs on this special day will be featured. WHEN- Saturday, August 29th, 2015-TIME- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.-WHERE-Bethel Baptist Church, 1962 N. Euclid Ave. San Diego, CA- INFO (619) 266-2411
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September 2015
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Mon. August 31
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Fri. September 4
THE GOLDEN AGE OF INTIMACY
Bethel Baptist Church is getting ready again to host the 10th annual free Community Outreach event Summer Festival/Health Fair. We pray and hope that you will participate this year by sharing your infor-mation and expertise in this field. It's FREE!Food, fun, and fellowship for all ages! Various church choirs and groups to minster in gos-pel songs on this special day will be featured. WHEN- Saturday, August 29th, 2015-TIME- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.-WHERE-Bethel Baptist Church, 1962 N. Euclid Ave. San Diego, CA- INFO (619) 266-2411
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Sat. September 12
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Sun. September 13
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Tues. September 22
LIVE STRONGER LONGER
An event sponsored by the South County Action Network, SOCAN
and dedicated to seniors and caregivers. Free breakfast and lunch. TIME- from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M.WHERE- at the Community Congregational Church of Chula Vista. 276 F st., Chula Vista 91910. RSVP- (800)827-4277 |
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Wed. September 23
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Wed. September 23
As we gradually welcome autumn, the days become shorter and the temperature turns cooler. For many, the change in weather and fewer daylight hours affect our choices in the food we eat, the time we eat, as well as the time we sleep. And, yes, it’s time to get extra help to take care of your health by overcoming the stress and avoiding the blues.
We must all remember to stay up to date on your shots! The single best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated once each year in the fall. Cover your nose and your mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Wash your hands often. Stay home if you get sick.
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Thurs. September 24
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Fri. September 25
CONSIDERING HIP O KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY?
Designed for people considering hip or knee joint replacement surgery, this class presented by an orthopedic registered nurse and licensed physical therapist and covers all aspects of the surgery, from pre-admission issues to post-surgical rehabilitation.
Learn about the options and what to expect from knee or hip replacement surgery. TIME- 9:00 am - 11:00 am- WHERE- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla Schaetzel Center, Noble Room 9888 Genesee Avenue- La Jolla, CA 92037- RSVP-Pre-registration is required.1-800-SCRIPPS (800-727-4777) |
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October 2015
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Wed. September 30
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Thurs. October 9
EVENTO PARA PERSONAS QUE CUIDAN DE UN SER QUERIDO
Designed for people considering hip or knee joint replacement surgery, this class presented by an orthopedic registered nurse and licensed physical therapist and covers all aspects of the surgery, from pre-admission issues to post-surgical rehabilitation. |
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