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Arts & Culture

For a San Diego film graduate, Alzheimer's social work gave her new life

Katerina Portela

This Valentine’s day, San Diego native Alison Hranek is celebrating the love she found in caring for the Alzheimer’s community.
Health

Flu-related deaths surpass last two seasons combined

Heidi de Marco

Health officials warn flu season is far from over and encourage vaccination.
Health

State scholarship aims to address behavioral health worker shortage

Heidi de Marco

California state program offers up to $35,000 to students training in behavioral health. The deadline to apply is Thursday, Feb. 13.
Health

New California law targets ER violence, but some say it’s not enough

Heidi de Marco

A new California law raises penalties for assaulting emergency room workers, but hospital staff say more protections are needed as violence against health care workers continues.
Health

San Diego County health officials urge flu vaccinations after teen deaths

City News Service

It's not too late for children and teens to be vaccinated against influenza this flu season, county health officials said Thursday.
Public Safety

Family claims Dr. Bronner’s fosters a risky culture of drug use that led to employee’s accidental overdose death

Scott Rodd

A wrongful death lawsuit alleges the company fostered a risky culture of drug use among some leaders and employees, claiming they routinely use potent psychedelics as an unregulated form of “healing” and for recreational purposes.
Health

California voters erased a plan to keep kids insured. It might be too late to fix it

Kristen Hwang

Children regularly lose Medi-Cal coverage because of administrative errors. California’s plan to keep them enrolled evaporated when voters passed Proposition 35.
Health

Flu cases rise in San Diego as wildfire smoke worsens respiratory risks

Heidi de Marco

Health experts say that lingering wildfire smoke may be making flu cases more severe, as latest county data show a 14% increase in infections between Jan. 18 and 25.
Health

San Diego fires challenge families caring for loved ones with cognitive impairments

Heidi de Marco

As wildfires force evacuations across San Diego, experts warn that the chaos can be especially harmful to people with Alzheimer's and other cognitive conditions.
Quality of Life

Coronado salon building social connection and community, one client at a time

Melissa Mae

Salon On First in Coronado is the first certified community care salon in the U.S. The certification is aimed at building social connection and community beginning with hair stylists and their clients.