The HASD&IC Biweekly Briefing provides timely news and information for HASD&IC members and associates and is published on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Key articles and issues of interest from each publication, along with the President’s Message, are included below.
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5 Things To Know: Registration Is Open for Two Runaway & Homeless Youth “Walk and Rally” Events Happening This Month
More than 1,800 youth in San Diego have nowhere to sleep at night, according to San Diego Youth Services (SDYS). To shine a light on youth homelessness and recognize November as Runaway & Homeless Youth Prevention Month, SDYS is hosting a Runaway & Homeless Youth Walk and Rally on Nov. 15 at San Diego City […]
5 Things To Know: San Diego County CAP Survey Closes Nov. 10
San Diego County’s Community Action Partnership (CAP) empowers economically disadvantaged communities and their residents to achieve the vision of Live Well San Diego, which aligns efforts across sectors to help all county residents live well and thrive, though primarily targets very low-income families. CAP services are driven by community needs assessments that include feedback from […]
5 Things To Know: Immigrant and Refugee Welcome Center Opens in North County
The San Diego County Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs has officially opened its Immigrant and Refugee Welcome Center at the North Inland Live Well Center in Escondido. The center, which is co-located with several other county departments, provides comprehensive resources in education, employment, childcare, housing, and more.
5 Things To Know: San Diego County Residents Can Provide Input on Community Needs at Open House Event
In San Diego County, the government provides and maintains parks, libraries, health centers, fire stations, bridges, roads, and more in various parts of the region. Five-year capital plans outline what new projects are in the works — and residents can be part of the process. To learn what the county is proposing and what might […]
Associate Member Spotlight: Stanbridge University
Stanbridge University is a community of problem-solvers and humanitarians passionate about effecting change on a local and global scale. “We teach, learn, and serve boldly.” The result is a powerful culture of innovative thought, leadership, and deep human empathy. Stanbridge University’s campuses are located in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Diego counties.
5 Things To Know: BHCIP Grant Applications Close Dec. 13
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is accepting applications for grants to fund construction, acquisition, and rehabilitation of facilities related to behavioral health. DHCS will competitively award up to $3.3 billion in “Bond Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Round 1: Launch Ready” grants to target gaps in the state’s behavioral health facility infrastructure. The application […]
5 Things To Know: Join HASD&IC at Spirit of the Barrio
The upcoming Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) Spirit of the Barrio event, taking place on Oct. 25 at FHCSD’s Logan Heights location, will include discussions on critical legislative topics, a celebration of culinary heritage, and an opportunity for community building. The panel discussion, which includes HASD&IC President & CEO Dimitrios Alexiou, will explore […]
5 Things To Know: FDA Guidance Covers Compounding Related to IV Solutions Supply Disruption
Following the effects of recent hurricanes, including the closure of a Baxter IV fluid manufacturing plant in North Carolina, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Oct. 11 released guidance that covers temporary policies for compounding certain parenteral drug products (such as IV fluids). This guidance, effective immediately, describes the FDA’s regulatory and enforcement priorities […]
5 Things To Know: CDC Warns of First Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak in Rwanda
On Oct. 3, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health alert to inform clinicians and health departments that an outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD), a rare but highly fatal viral hemorrhagic fever, has occurred in the Republic of Rwanda. As of Oct. 15, 62 illnesses and 15 deaths from MVD […]
Hospitals Are Key to Saving Lives in Fight Against Breast Cancer
It’s October and we are observing Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While progress has been made, the month continues to serve as a powerful reminder of this disease’s prevalence.
