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California’s hospitals are dedicated to providing high-quality, safe, and person-centered health care. This wouldn’t be possible without the clinical services hospitals provide, which include emergency care, surgery, X-ray/radiology, laboratory services, and behavioral health care. The care that hospitals provide is shaped by their communities’ needs.

21 Jan 2026

5 Things To Know: Training Course Will Focus on Inhalant Trends and Risks

The San Diego County Substance Use and Overdose Taskforce Community Resilience Committee is holding an online training course — “Inhalants: Nitrous Oxide and Other Inhalants. Current Trends and Dangers” — from 1 to 2:30 p.m. (PT) on Jan. 29. The community is invited to register to learn more about current trends, as well as short- and long-term...

21 Jan 2026

5 Things To Know: Webinar to Discuss Vaccine Safety and Access

Stakeholders are invited to register for a webinar — “Know Your Rights: Vaccine Safety & Access” — on Jan. 27 at noon (PT). During the event, which is hosted by the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum, experts will clarify facts, address common concerns, and underscore the role of vaccines in preventing disease and sustaining public trust in...

21 Jan 2026

5 Things To Know: CHA Pushes for Delay, Revisions to Acute Psychiatric Hospital Staff Ratios

CHA submitted a letter to the California Department of Public Health’s Center for Health Care Quality to strongly urge several changes to the draft regulations, including a one-year delay of the proposed effective date of Jan. 31, 2026. Several stakeholders — including counties, law enforcement, and community providers — have also requested a delay.

06 Jan 2026

Mother Inspired to Pursue Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree After Care Team Saves Her Life

After Olivia gave birth to her firstborn son at Naval Medical Center San Diego, she experienced delivery complications that endangered her life. Luckily, the care team at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla saved her life.

03 Dec 2025

5 Things To Know: Immunization Communications Training Offers Continuing Medical Education Credit

On Dec. 9 from 2:30-4:30 p.m., public health professionals are invited to register for an immunization communications training at the Southwestern Live Well Center. Led by expert trainer Todd Wolynn, MD, MMM, FAAP, executive director of the Trusted Messenger Program at Public Good Projects, this training is designed for practitioners who make vaccine recommendations to community members.

01 Dec 2025

Former Cancer Patient Inspired to Become Hospital Volunteer

Inspired by the care she received for cancer at Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Libby and her husband became volunteers.

05 Nov 2025

5 Things To Know: New Health Officer Order Issued for San Diego Flu Season

Last week, the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency released an updated Order of the Health Officer on masking or vaccination of health care personnel — including emergency medical services clinicians — during annual influenza season.

29 Oct 2025

Inspired by Care Team, Young Man Purses Career in Medicine After Spine Surgery

Years of debilitating back pain led Brian to the neurological spine care program at UC San Diego Health, who helped him return to surfing and weightlifting after six months.

15 Oct 2025

5 Things To Know: San Diego County to Observe Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Oct. 25 marks National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, during which community members can safely dispose of medication, including pet and liquid medication (sharps and vapes are strictly prohibited).

01 Oct 2025

5 Things To Know: San Diego County Public Health Officer Issues Statement on Vaccines

Last month, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) released a Medi-Cal Eligibility Division Information Letter that includes an FAQ document on upcoming changes to Medi-Cal coverage for Californians without satisfactory immigration status, along with a letter that will be sent to impacted Californians in November.

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