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5 Things To Know: Community Outreach Opportunity at Food Distribution Sites

Many facing food insecurity also need help with housing, education, health care, workforce development, and family support. In that vein, outreach organizations are invited to be considered for potential partnership by completing the Community Cares Program interest form. Partnership could include attending San Diego Food Bank distributions and conducting community outreach to individuals and families […]

5 Things To Know: City of San Diego Seeks to Close Digital Divide

The city of San Diego is conducting a community survey to improve internet accessibility and affordability for all residents. Anyone with or without home internet can participate in the survey, which takes 6-8 minutes to complete, and individuals without home internet service can answer relevant questions. All responses will be kept confidential. 

5 Things To Know: New Fair Housing Rights Virtual Training Offered 

This region’s 2025 Annual Point-in-Time Count (PITC) events are taking place at the end of January, and volunteer registration for each is open. Imperial County’s PITC, run by the Imperial Valley Continuum of Care Council, is happening Jan. 24-25; it is followed by San Diego County’s PITC on Jan. 30, conducted by the Regional Task...

HASD&IC Board Meeting Highlights

The HASD&IC Board of Directors convened on Nov. 20. Board Chair and UC San Diego Health CEO Patty Maysent, MPH, MBA, officiated. Gratitude was extended to Maysent for her leadership as chair for 2024, and the 2025 officers were announced:​​​

5 Things To Know: HQI Virtual Forum to Discuss Workplace Violence in Critical Access, Rural Hospitals

Individuals leading and supporting hospital efforts to eliminate workplace violence are invited to the next Hospital Quality Institute (HQI) virtual forum on Dec. 12 at noon (PT). The forum will discuss workplace violence concerns and interventions specific to critical access and rural hospitals. Registration is open; questions can be directed to Boris Kalanj, HQI’s director […]

5 Things To Know: Whooping Cough Cases on the Rise in San Diego

California Health Alert Network San Diego issued a health advisory that pertussis (whooping cough) cases are higher this year than last year, at 547 as of Nov. 14. Newborns and infants too young to be vaccinated are at greatest risk of hospitalization and death from pertussis. For this reason, pregnant individuals should receive the pertussis vaccine...

5 Things To Know: Save the Date for Rural-Focused PATH Cited Round 4 Grant Applications

The Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH) enables provider participation in the Medi-Cal delivery system — and its Capacity and Infrastructure Transition, Expansion and Development (CITED) Initiative provides funding to enable the transition, expansion, and development of enhanced care management (ECM) and community supports (CS) capacity and infrastructure. In limited circumstances, organizations that do not...

5 Things To Know: County of San Diego Seeks to Amplify Wildfire Preparedness App Usage

San Diego County is asking for assistance in sharing with the community wildfire preparedness information on its emergency information hub, ALERT San Diego, which provides live updates about ongoing emergencies. The following message can be used on X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and NextDoor along with images from its website: “PREPARE for wildfires now. DOWNLOAD the Genasys Protect […]

5 Things To Know: Key Workforce Scholarship Deadlines Approaching

The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) seeks to increase the number of health care providers in underserved communities in California by improving access to health care programs, and is doing so through scholarships, loan repayment, and other training programs for students and graduates. Two key scholarship application deadlines are fast approaching: Dec....

Injured Veterans Find Community and Healing Through Recreational Therapy

For veterans overcoming spinal cord injuries at San Diego VA Medical Center, recreational therapist Kim Kobayashi-Elliot inspires community and healing through adaptive sports. “I get to interact with other Veterans who have the same injuries. We’re one big family here, and having all these avenues to find out what you can or can’t do makes you a stronger and better person,” says U.S. Navy Veteran Juan “Johnny” Sandoval of Kim’s support.