Health
02:08

Landlord and Veteran Create a Perfect Partnership

| 2:05 PM

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San Diego is home to more than 200,000 veterans. Hundreds of those veterans are living on the street with limited prospects for secured permanent housing. Landlords Bruce and Arcelia Ong were surprised at how quick and easy it was to rent to a veteran.

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02:19

Public Health Nurse and Narcan Save a Life

| 11:53 AM

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The risk of an opioid overdose has increased significantly with the surge in illicit fentanyl. Public Health Nurse, Andrea Huerta, was working with a homeless outreach team when she suddenly needed to administer Naloxone to save someone in crisis.

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03:19

Thank You County Nurses

| 1:29 PM

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It is National Nurses Week, and the County is celebrating more than 500 public health nurses for their invaluable contributions and sacrifices while providing expert care to our community.

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2024 Beverlee A. Myers Award for Excellence in Public Health - Wilma J. Wooten, MD, MPH

Dr. Wilma J. Wooten Honored with Prestigious California Public Health Award 

| 4:12 PM

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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) honored County Public Health Officer Dr. Wilma J. Wooten with its highest recognition, the Beverlee A. Myers Award for Excellence in Public Health.