Content that is not archived
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches next week, several local organizations will be serving and distributing Thanksgiving dinners to families in need, including the San Diego Food Bank, San Diego Rescue Mission, Feeding San Diego, and Salvation Army. More information is available on the NBC San Diego website.
On Nov. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (PT), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) will host a virtual workshop to discuss the development of the California Corporate Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program and the Climate-Related Financial Risk Disclosure Program.
On Nov. 7, the Department of Health Care Services will begin mailing a general information notice and frequently asked questions (FAQ) document to Medi-Cal members who have unsatisfactory immigration status or an unverified immigration status, and to certain non-immigrant visa holders who are active on full-scope Medi-Cal. Members will receive the general information notice and FAQ in their preferred language and in an alternative format (if applicable).
As the government shutdown continues, nearly 400,000 San Diegans who receive CalFresh benefits will experience a delay or reduction in November benefit allotments. To bridge the gap, the San Diego Food Bank and its network of 450+ nonprofit partners have shared a GPS Food Locator Map, which shows (by zip code) food distributions and pantries that offer no-cost food assistance.
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.
As California counties prepare to implement the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) on July 1, 2026, the County of San Diego's Behavioral Health Services Department is seeking community feedback on behavioral health programs and services through virtual input sessions and an online survey.
Thank you to members and community partners for helping shape the 2025 San Diego Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), which highlights the region’s health challenges. All are invited once again to share their perspective — whether from lived experience or professional expertise — through the 2025 CHNA Follow-Up Survey. Input will help hospitals understand community priorities and turn insights into next steps. All responses are anonymous and will be used solely for this survey.
Mood Health partners with health systems and medical groups to ensure its patients have access to affordable mental health care. As a trusted referral resource, Mood’s team of in-house clinicians provides tele-psychiatry and tele-talk therapy to patients aged 11 or older; Medi-Cal, Medicare, and commercial insurance are accepted. Referrals with Mood are incredibly easy to implement and allow groups to solve for their outpatient mental health needs quickly, effortlessly, and at no cost to them.
Stanbridge University is a community of problem-solvers and humanitarians passionate about affecting change locally and globally. “We teach, learn, and serve boldly.” The result is a culture of innovative thought, leadership, and deep human empathy. Stanbridge University has campuses in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Diego counties.
In two weeks, we’ll come together for the 2025 HASD&IC Annual Meeting — a gathering for hospital leaders, policymakers, and community partners to discuss some of the most pressing issues facing our hospitals and health systems. This annual meeting is not only a valuable opportunity to hear from local leaders and policy experts, but also a chance to gain new insights, find inspiration, and prepare for what lies ahead.
