About Public Health
Hospitals understand firsthand the importance of protecting their communities’ health, and they’re proud to support public health initiatives that improve well-being across San Diego and Imperial counties. From pollution and air quality to stress management and healthy food, hospitals work on non-clinical issues that have significant impacts on our region’s health.
5 Things To Know: San Diego County Seeks Environmental Justice Workgroup Members
Membership applications are open for the Environmental Justice Workgroup, which advances climate and community-driven solutions led by the County of San Diego Office of Sustainability and Environmental Justice. Members receive a stipend to support their participation. The deadline to apply is Aug. 31.
5 Things To Know: Domestic Violence Council to Host Virtual Training
The San Diego Domestic Violence (DV) Council is hosting a one-day virtual training — DV Essentials — on Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (PT). This training is intended for professionals seeking basic training on domestic violence and will cover screening, risk factor identification, safety planning, resources, and more.
5 Things To Know: San Diego and Imperial Counties to Convene for Environmental Health
Stakeholders are invited to register for the Border Health Collaborative's Environmental Health Symposium on Oct. 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Alpine. Participants will be able to connect with environmental health experts, clinicians, academics, promotores, regional advocates, and border health partners on how environmental systems are reshaping health across the Cali-Baja border region.
5 Things To Know: Community Input Requested for San Diego County’s Legislative Program
The San Diego County Office of Economic Development and Governmental Affairs is seeking community input for the 2027 Legislative Program, which outlines the Board of Supervisors’ policy priorities at the state and federal levels. A virtual community forum will be held Aug. 25 from 5 to 6 p.m. (PT); the deadline to submit public comment is Sept. 14. To learn more or share feedback, visit Engage San Diego or email comments to legislative.program@sdcounty.ca.gov.
5 Things To Know: San Diego County Survey to Measure Economic Impact of Tijuana River Valley Pollution
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...
Behavioral Health in Focus During Mental Health Awareness Month
During this Mental Health Awareness Month, we are reminded that behavioral health is an essential part of overall health. Increasingly, the pressures facing our communities — from economic instability to policy changes affecting access to basic needs like nutrition support, including loss of CalFresh benefits under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — are contributing to heightened stress and mental health challenges.
Protecting Hospitals, Protecting Communities
It’s safe to say there has been no shortage of discussion lately about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). While deeply problematic, this legislation is just the latest in a long line of mounting pressures hospitals are being asked to absorb. That reality is why HASD&IC and our member hospitals have been engaged in conversations across the region about what federal policy changes could mean for health care in San Diego and Imperial counties.
Reducing Chronic Stress, Strengthening Health
April is National Stress Awareness Month, an opportunity to recognize the very real ways stress affects the health, the work, and daily lives of not just those in the health care field, but also the patients and communities you serve.
5 Things To Know: SDSU Seeks Community Feedback on Tijuana River Valley Pollution Impacts
San Diego State University (SDSU) is seeking input from individuals who work or live in the South Bay for the Healthy Water, Healthy Air survey, which will help illuminate how the Tijuana River pollution may be affecting the community’s health. The website also features a dashboard with data highlighting the health challenges people are experiencing...