The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District is now accepting applications for the Air Improvement Relief Effort Program, which provides air purifiers to eligible households affected by hydrogen sulfide produced by the transboundary wastewater and sewage flows near the Tijuana River Valley. Eligible households can receive up to three air purifiers and replacement filters, while supplies last.
The California Department of Public Health has published All-Facilities Letter 26-24, which informs licensees of fiscal year 2026-27 license renewal and report of change application fees that were effective July 1, 2026. Email the Revenue Collection Unit at RCollection@cdph.ca.gov with questions about license renewal payments; with questions about submitting complete application packets, required forms, or the application review process, visit the...
The Department of Health Care Access and Information has shared an update with upcoming deadlines for key workforce programs, including:
Aug. 3 – Song-Brown Primary Care Residency Grant Program application closes
Aug. 12 – Song-Brown Family Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Grant Program application opens
Sept. 15 – California State Loan Repayment Program application closes
On June 30, Capt. Jerry Bailey relieved Capt, Elizabeth Adriano as commander of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command San Diego and director of Naval Medical Center San Diego. Hospitals are grateful for Capt. Adriano’s thoughtful contributions to our HASD&IC Board and wish her a very happy retirement.
People who work, live, visit, own businesses, or are part of community organizations near the Tijuana River Valley are invited to participate in a survey measuring the economic impacts of ongoing sewage pollution. This survey will remain open for at least four weeks, and findings — which will help guide future funding and long-term solutions...
The County of San Diego Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is hosting two virtual town halls to review the Prehospital Notification Pilots; each town hall will share background information, provide brief demonstrations of each platform, solicit high-level pilot feedback, and answer questions. These events are an opportunity for all EMS system participants — including hospital emergency...
The County of San Diego Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is hosting two virtual town halls to review the Prehospital Notification Pilots; each town hall will share background information, provide brief demonstrations of each platform, solicit high-level pilot feedback, and answer questions. These events are an opportunity for all EMS system participants — including hospital emergency...
The National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center has announced a new round of funding to support 21 health care facilities in strengthening special pathogen preparedness. Applications are open until Aug. 3 for awards of $500,000 to support training, equipment, infrastructure improvements, and other readiness activities.
The San Diego Immunization Coalition will host the 22nd Annual Kick the Flu +2 Summit, "From Pathogen to Protection" on Sept. 2; virtual and in-person attendance options are available. This event brings together clinicians, health professionals, educators, and public health advocates to explore the latest flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus vaccine recommendations; review current...
The Earthquake Country Alliance has developed a library of one-pagers translated into 18 different languages, including information on organizing emergency supplies, ensuring your living space is secure, and recommended actions to remain safe in an earthquake.
