Phone: 858.268.8077
Fax: 858.268.8017
Fax: 858.268.8017
Hours:
M-W-F 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
T-Th 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
This page provides detailed information on upcoming seminars, conferences, celebrations and other Health & Wellness educational opportunities in San Diego.
Health Information
Coalition on Children and Weight San Diego – Working to reduce the prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity in San Diego County. Everyone is welcome at the meetings, the 2nd Tuesday of each month at SDHHS, Coronado Room, 3851 Rosecrans St. 2:00 pm - 3pm Go to http://www.ccwsd.org/ for more information.
PTA, with the support of PTA Proud National Sponsor GlaxoSmithKline, has put together a PTA Healthy Lifestyles: a Parent's Guide of up-to-date, reliable information on healthy lifestyles. PTA members can download the document at www.pta.org/healthylifestyles. Below are samplings of the topics that are covered in this informative guide:
PTA Healthy Lifestyles for Parents: Physical Activity
PTA Healthy Lifestyles for Parents: Nutrition
PTA Healthy Lifestyles for Parents: Grocery Shopping
PTA Healthy Lifestyles for Parents: School Wellness Policies
ATOD (alcohol tobacco and other drugs) Information
Crystal Darkness (Campaign targeting Meth) - Ninth District Health Department has requested DVDs and “booklets” for use as check out items from the District Office. It will be posted here once they are available.The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has launched a Web site to serve researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. The site facilitates information sharing and research collaboration among those concerned with drug abuse through access to locations, people, expertise, and resources from NIDA's research networks. To access the NIDA Networking Project Web site, visit http://nnp.drugabuse.gov/.The National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign is partnering with Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) to warn parents of the prevalence and dangers of drugged and drunk driving. Parents can make a difference. According to a SADD/Liberty Mutual survey, nearly 60 percent of teens who drive say their parents have the most influence on their driving, and teens whose parents enforce penalties for driving law infractions are less likely to practice risky driving behaviors than teens whose parents do not enforce penalties. Parents can take action to keep their teens safe with these simple steps:1) Set clear rules and enforce consequences against any drug or alcohol use at any time;2) Know where their teen is going and what route they are using to get there; and, 3) Reinforce safe driving practices by driving together, and being a good role model. Parents can visit www.TheAntiDrug.com for resources, advice, and free materials on this topic.
Mental Health - Suicide Prevention
Community Health Improvement Partners - Suicide and Violence & Injury Prevention work team
Additional Resources:
American Association of Suicidology: www.suicidology.org,
GriefNet: griefnet.org
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: afsp.org
Hopeline: hopeline.com ,
Survivors of Suicide Loss: sossd.org ,
Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program: yellowribbon.org
MRSA - What is a superbug?
Health and Wellness
State Schools Chief Jack O'Connell Alerts Schools About Preventing the Spread of Swine Flu. Download posters for home and school on how to prevent the spread of swine flu.
For the latest news, visit the CDC website.
Teens and Technology
Take the online CRASH QUIZ for parents
Also from Parents.theantidrug website – Learn the latest about teens and online exposure. Take a moment to challenge yourself and share with others.
Flyers for Printing
Director of Health: Debi Fraser
