Category: Health
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San Diego refugee, immigrant mental health program is role model in U.S.
A free mental and behavioral health program is improving the lives of immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers in San Diego. The program has helped over 2,000 people just last year and is now serving as a role model across the country. https://www.kpbs.org/news/local/2022/07/14/san-diego-refugee-immigrant-mental-health-program-is-role-model-in-u-s
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South Bay leaders highlight women’s mental health care
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a South Bay health organization is shining the spotlight on care for women.
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Baby formula still on some shelves for San Diego’s most vulnerable
Amidst a nationwide baby formula shortage, there are still places for some of San Diego’s most at-risk families to find their preferred brand. https://www.kpbs.org/news/local/2022/05/17/baby-formula-still-on-some-shelves-for-san-diegos-most-vulnerable
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San Diego bans flavored tobacco products beginning Jan. 1
The San Diego City Council officially passed an ordinance Tuesday to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products — including menthol — in the city, effective Jan. 1, 2023. https://www.kpbs.org/news/local/2022/05/17/san-diego-bans-flavored-tobacco-products-beginning-jan-1
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Vaccines, free food and more to be offered Saturday at monthly City Heights clinic
Data from San Diego County says nearly 94% of eligible county residents have had at least one COVID-19 vaccine. That’s not the case in City Heights. On Saturday, there’s an event to get more shots in arms in that community. https://www.kpbs.org/news/health/2022/03/25/vaccines-free-food-and-more-to-be-offered-saturday-at-monthly-city-heights-clinic