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More than 7,000 local veterans enrolled in VA healthcare in the last year, the department says. -
The Oceanside Unified School District is suing a group of pharmaceutical companies and pharmacy benefit managers for allegedly inflating the price of insulin, causing the district to overpay for its employees' health benefits. -
Last week, 116 new influenza cases were recorded, up from 77 the week before. In total, 1,209 cases have been reported in the county, compared to 733 at this time last year. -
A complaint filed by the union representing Kaiser mental health workers claims that understaffing during the strike has led to gaps in hospice patient care. -
Doctors and health officials are warning San Diego residents about rising cases of whooping cough and walking pneumonia, especially among young children. -
A new Scripps Research study highlights the link between heavy alcohol use and the acceleration of Alzheimer’s disease. -
Public health officials Friday reported a marked increase in the number of pertussis — or whooping cough — cases this year over recent years.
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A local nonprofit is teaching seniors how to fall safely or not at all. -
Beginning this month, DACA recipients can apply for health coverage through Covered California. Immigrant advocates are working hard to ensure those eligible take advantage. -
County health officials are looking for people who may have come into contact with a rabid bat found in a parking lot in Oceanside, it was announced Tuesday.
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