East County Magazine
MOSQUITOES TEST POSITIVE FOR VIRUS
Printer-friendly version West Nile Virus Detected In Lemon Grove East County News Service July 28, 2010 (Lemon Grove)–A batch of mosquitoes collected in Lemon Grove has tested positive for West Nile virus, the first positive test this year for the potentially-deadly disease, County Vector Control officials announced today. “Finding positive mosquito batches is significant because mosquitoes do not travel far from
IS YOUR DRYER A FIRE HAZARD?
Printer-friendly version Tips to keep your clothes–and your home–from going up in smoke East County News Service July 28, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that 15,500 fires associated with clothes dryers occur annually, causing an average of 10 deaths, 310 injuries and more than $84.4 million in property damage. A lack of
EDITOR’S MESSAGE: DO YOU KNOW HOW TO SAVE SOMEONE WHO IS CHOKING? THESE TIPS WORK–I KNOW, BECAUSE I’VE USED THEM
Printer-friendly version Dear Readers, The tragic death of two-year-old Bentley Do, who choked on a gumball, evoked strong memories. I once saved my son from choking on a pizza crust by using the Heimlich Maneuver (abdominal thrust) even though I’d never taken a first aid course and had only seen it on TV. I also vividly recall my Mom
DREAM RIDER: BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS NOW HAVE UNIQUE REHAB OPTION
Printer-friendly version One-of-a-kind equine-assisted rehab sessions provided by women for women By Shirley Clukey July 25, 2010 (Alpine) — “This is too beautiful, too simple, too good not to share with others,” said Catherine Hand, founder and director of Dream Rider, at a recent training of volunteers. Dream Rider is an equine-assisted rehabilitation program for breast cancer survivors.
4 BATS TEST POSITIVE FOR RABIES, COUNTY REPORTS
Printer-friendly version While bats, skunks, raccoons and other wild animals might be interesting to look at. touching them—even when they’re dead—could expose you to rabies. The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) reports that four of 20 bats submitted for rabies testing to HHSA’s Public Health Laboratory since January 1, 2010 have tested positive for
TAKE OUR LIGHTNING QUIZ: THE RESULTS ARE ELECTRIFYING!
Printer-friendly version Warning: What you don’t know can be deadly July 21, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – Most East County residents know safety steps to take during an earthquake or wildfire, which are common in our area. But many are misinformed about dangers posed by lightning, a less common peril in our region. When a thunderstorm does strike, however, risks are
COUNTY ISSUES HEALTH WARNING AFTER 16TH MOUSE TESTS POSITIVE FOR HANTAVIRUS
Printer-friendly version County Urges Residents To Use Caution When Cleaning Up Rodent Droppings July 15, 2010 (Otay) — San Diego County Vector Control officials confirmed today that one wild Northern Baja mouse trapped in the Otay River Valley during routine monitoring tested positive for Hantavirus. This brings the total to 16 mice that have tested positive for Hantavirus this year. “Hantavirus
POTTERY BARN RECALLS 82,000 CRIBS DUE TO DANGER OF ENTRAPMENT, FALLS AND STRANGULATION
Printer-friendly version July 15, 2010 (Washington D.C.). – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Pottery Barn Kids, has announced a voluntary recall of 82,000 Pottery Barn Kids drop-side cribs sold from 1999 through 2010. The recall includes numerous different styles of cribs following seven reported injuries and dozens of malfunctions. Consumers should stop using recalled products
GOVERNOR SIGNS SALAS’ BILL TO CLARIFY FLIGHT RULES FOR AIR AMBULANCES
Printer-friendly version July 14, 2010 (San Diego) — Assembly Bill 1660, which expands the definition of “emergency aircraft flights for medical purposes,” was signed into law by Governor Schwarzenegger on Friday. The bill clarifies that an air ambulance, flying under a Lifeguard call sign, is not subject to a fine or penalty when departing an airport after hours to return to
GOLF TOURNAMENT & LUAU AT COTTONWOOD JULY 23 TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER
Printer-friendly version Beads of Courage Arts-in-Medicine Program Coming to San Diego July 10, 2010 (El Cajon) — Local area leaders have teamed up with Beads of Courage to host a 2nd Annual Journey to Fight Cancer Golf Tournament & Luau at the Cottonwood Golf Course in El Cajon on Friday, July 23 starting at 11:30 a.m. with a shotgun start
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HEALTH RESOURCES
For emergencies, call 911
Hospitals in East County/San Diego inland
Sharp Grossmont Hospital (La Mesa)
UC San Diego Health, East Campus (SDSU College area)
(Formerly Alvarado Hospital)
Kaiser Permanente (Mission Gorge/Grantville)
Palomar Medical Center Escondido
Mental health and crisis help
National Suicide and Crisis Hotline: Call 988
San Diego County Access and Crisis Hotline 1-888-724-7240
It’s Up to Us: County’s mental healthcare site https://up2sd.org/topics/mental-health
County’s mental health and addiction recovery site
Native American healthcare
Southern Indian Health Council (5 East County sites)
Health information
California Dept. of Public Health
San Diego County Public Health Clinics
San Diego County Public Health Services
County’s Aging and Independent Services
Grossmont Healthcare District’s Health and Wellness Library
Covered California (Affordable Care Act health insurance)
Food and drug recalls and safety alerts: U.S. FDA
American Academy of Pediatrics
Health and Fitness News
MOSQUITOES TEST POSITIVE FOR VIRUS
Printer-friendly version West Nile Virus Detected In Lemon Grove East County News Service July 28, 2010 (Lemon Grove)–A batch of mosquitoes collected in Lemon Grove has tested positive for West Nile virus, the first positive test this year for the potentially-deadly disease, County Vector Control officials announced today. “Finding positive mosquito batches is significant because mosquitoes do not travel far from
IS YOUR DRYER A FIRE HAZARD?
Printer-friendly version Tips to keep your clothes–and your home–from going up in smoke East County News Service July 28, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that 15,500 fires associated with clothes dryers occur annually, causing an average of 10 deaths, 310 injuries and more than $84.4 million in property damage. A lack of
EDITOR’S MESSAGE: DO YOU KNOW HOW TO SAVE SOMEONE WHO IS CHOKING? THESE TIPS WORK–I KNOW, BECAUSE I’VE USED THEM
Printer-friendly version Dear Readers, The tragic death of two-year-old Bentley Do, who choked on a gumball, evoked strong memories. I once saved my son from choking on a pizza crust by using the Heimlich Maneuver (abdominal thrust) even though I’d never taken a first aid course and had only seen it on TV. I also vividly recall my Mom
DREAM RIDER: BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS NOW HAVE UNIQUE REHAB OPTION
Printer-friendly version One-of-a-kind equine-assisted rehab sessions provided by women for women By Shirley Clukey July 25, 2010 (Alpine) — “This is too beautiful, too simple, too good not to share with others,” said Catherine Hand, founder and director of Dream Rider, at a recent training of volunteers. Dream Rider is an equine-assisted rehabilitation program for breast cancer survivors.
4 BATS TEST POSITIVE FOR RABIES, COUNTY REPORTS
Printer-friendly version While bats, skunks, raccoons and other wild animals might be interesting to look at. touching them—even when they’re dead—could expose you to rabies. The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) reports that four of 20 bats submitted for rabies testing to HHSA’s Public Health Laboratory since January 1, 2010 have tested positive for
TAKE OUR LIGHTNING QUIZ: THE RESULTS ARE ELECTRIFYING!
Printer-friendly version Warning: What you don’t know can be deadly July 21, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – Most East County residents know safety steps to take during an earthquake or wildfire, which are common in our area. But many are misinformed about dangers posed by lightning, a less common peril in our region. When a thunderstorm does strike, however, risks are
COUNTY ISSUES HEALTH WARNING AFTER 16TH MOUSE TESTS POSITIVE FOR HANTAVIRUS
Printer-friendly version County Urges Residents To Use Caution When Cleaning Up Rodent Droppings July 15, 2010 (Otay) — San Diego County Vector Control officials confirmed today that one wild Northern Baja mouse trapped in the Otay River Valley during routine monitoring tested positive for Hantavirus. This brings the total to 16 mice that have tested positive for Hantavirus this year. “Hantavirus
POTTERY BARN RECALLS 82,000 CRIBS DUE TO DANGER OF ENTRAPMENT, FALLS AND STRANGULATION
Printer-friendly version July 15, 2010 (Washington D.C.). – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Pottery Barn Kids, has announced a voluntary recall of 82,000 Pottery Barn Kids drop-side cribs sold from 1999 through 2010. The recall includes numerous different styles of cribs following seven reported injuries and dozens of malfunctions. Consumers should stop using recalled products
GOVERNOR SIGNS SALAS’ BILL TO CLARIFY FLIGHT RULES FOR AIR AMBULANCES
Printer-friendly version July 14, 2010 (San Diego) — Assembly Bill 1660, which expands the definition of “emergency aircraft flights for medical purposes,” was signed into law by Governor Schwarzenegger on Friday. The bill clarifies that an air ambulance, flying under a Lifeguard call sign, is not subject to a fine or penalty when departing an airport after hours to return to
GOLF TOURNAMENT & LUAU AT COTTONWOOD JULY 23 TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER
Printer-friendly version Beads of Courage Arts-in-Medicine Program Coming to San Diego July 10, 2010 (El Cajon) — Local area leaders have teamed up with Beads of Courage to host a 2nd Annual Journey to Fight Cancer Golf Tournament & Luau at the Cottonwood Golf Course in El Cajon on Friday, July 23 starting at 11:30 a.m. with a shotgun start
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Support community news in the public interest! As nonprofit news, we rely on donations from the public to fund our reporting — not special interests. Please donate to sustain East County Magazine’s local reporting and/or wildfire alerts at https://www.eastcountymedia.org/donate to help us keep people safe and informed across our region.
HEALTH RESOURCES
For emergencies, call 911
Hospitals in East County/San Diego inland
Sharp Grossmont Hospital (La Mesa)
UC San Diego Health, East Campus (SDSU College area)
(Formerly Alvarado Hospital)
Kaiser Permanente (Mission Gorge/Grantville)
Palomar Medical Center Escondido
Mental health and crisis help
National Suicide and Crisis Hotline: Call 988
San Diego County Access and Crisis Hotline 1-888-724-7240
It’s Up to Us: County’s mental healthcare site https://up2sd.org/topics/mental-health
County’s mental health and addiction recovery site
Native American healthcare
Southern Indian Health Council (5 East County sites)
Health information
California Dept. of Public Health
San Diego County Public Health Clinics
San Diego County Public Health Services
County’s Aging and Independent Services
Grossmont Healthcare District’s Health and Wellness Library
Covered California (Affordable Care Act health insurance)
Food and drug recalls and safety alerts: U.S. FDA
American Academy of Pediatrics