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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San Diego to Host Binational Pediatrics Symposium on April 14
The County of San Diego invites pediatric health care professionals, researchers, and public health leaders to register for a symposium on cross-border collaboration in children’s health. The symposium will be held April 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Southeastern Live Well Center.
CDPH Recommends Immunizing Infants with RSV Vaccine Through April 30
The California Health Alert Network issued a notice that San Diego’s respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season started late and activity remains elevated. The California Department of Public Health recommends continuing to immunize infants with the RSV vaccine through April 30.
Behavioral Health Board to Discuss Letter on Youth Optimal Care Pathways
The Behavioral Health Advisory Board (BHAB) will discuss a San Diego County Board of Supervisors draft letter on the Youth Optimal Care Pathways program at its meeting on March 5 from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at the County Administration Building. The letter is expected to support an agenda item that will be covered during the...
San Diego County to Host Tuberculosis Information Session
The County of San Diego Public Health Services Tuberculosis Prevention and Care Branch will host an information session at the North Inland Live Well Center in Escondido. The session, which is set for March 12 from 1 to 3 p.m., is designed to empower promotores, community health workers, and community representatives with the knowledge and...
Medical and Dental Continuing Education Offered at March 5 Telebriefing
The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency is hosting a continuing education opportunity telebriefing for medical and dental professionals on March 5 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. (PT). It will include public health, pediatrics, and clinical updates, as well as CalFresh updates and resources for community-based organizations.
Webinar Recording on Rural Community Health Worker Expansion Available
During a recent Imperial CalAIM PATH Collaborative meeting, facilitators spoke about preparation for investment in community health workers through workforce initiatives funded by the federal Rural Health Transformation Program. A webinar recording has details about the efforts to strengthen rural health systems and expand access to essential services.
Deadline for Comments on New 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Is April 20
The Health Resources and Services Administration has issued a request for information on whether to implement a new pharmacy 340B rebate model pilot program, and how it might be designed. The deadline for comments is April 20. A template letter highlighting critical areas of focus, and other resources on this topic, are available on the...
Preparing for the Impact of H.R. 1: Rebuilding Our Safety Net in San Diego and Imperial Counties
As we look ahead to the potential implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), it is essential that we begin preparing now. Funding cuts, combined with work requirements for non-disabled Medicaid enrollees, an increase in the frequency of eligibility redeterminations, restricted eligibility for some immigrant groups, and tightened rules around provider taxes and state-directed payments, will require us to re-engage familiar strategies, adopt new ones, and strengthen our efforts to safeguard coverage for the most vulnerable residents of San Diego and Imperial counties.
When Parking Policy Becomes a Patient Care Problem
While it’s been hard to miss all the headlines about Balboa Park’s new parking fees — fewer restaurant patrons, declining museum visitors, and frustrated business owners — you’ve probably heard a lot less about how this change is affecting Naval Medical Center San Diego, also known as Balboa Medical Center.
5 Things To Know: San Diego County Urges Measles Vaccination as Cases Rise Nationwide
San Diego County Public Health has issued a notice that, while no measles cases have been reported locally in San Diego this year, five recent cases in Los Angeles and Orange counties have raised concerns. Exposures in those counties have been reported at Disneyland, airports, restaurants, shops, and other public spaces. County health officials are urging...
