UPDATE: This event has been postponed.
Meet San Diego County Vice Chair Terra Lawson-Remer at a County Staff Meet and Greet on June 22. Join the event on Zoom from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. to learn more about the Board of Supervisors and discuss what’s important to you as a member of the County team.
See the flyer below.
The County of San Diego’s newest pharmacy, and first in South County, opened this week at the South Region Live Well Center in Chula Vista.
The new pharmacy is not open to the general public. Instead, it will serve patients of County clinics, primarily providing medication to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
“Opening this pharmacy helps patients scale the transportation and financial barriers that could otherwise prevent them from healing and gives them the opportunity to live well,” said Dr. Emily Do, Chief Pharmacy Officer with County Medical Care Services.
The Oxford Pharmacy is expected to serve more than 1,600 patients annually for their medication needs.
The Oxford pharmacy is one of four County run pharmacies serving the region and providing services to about 12,000 people annually. Edgemoor Hospital in Santee has a pharmacy for its residents and the Psychiatric Hospital of San Diego County in the Midway District has two pharmacies, one to serve patients admitted to the hospital and the other for outgoing patients.
Dr. Do said the Oxford pharmacy is an exciting step in MCS’s growth to serve San Diegans and is just the beginning with a mobile pharmacy and a centrally located pharmacy on the horizon.
Hundreds of County employees from across the region donated blood throughout the month of April during the annual County Blood Drive.
The County of San Diego drive remains one of the largest and most successful collection events organized by the San Diego Blood Bank. Schedule an appointment to donate blood today.
Father’s Day is a time to celebrate all the important men in our lives! It might be your father or someone who has been like a father. Or it might be celebrating the memory of your dad. Let’s honor all the dads out there on Father’s Day with the perfect gift. While you’re at it, you might as well save a few bucks on PerkSpot, too!
Find some great discounts on PerkSpot for that special person in your life with a cool tool for the fixer upper or how about a jazzy necktie -- which might be the most popular of all Father’s Day gifts!
PerkSpot offers benefits and discounts through more than 400 service providers and retailers. Go to SDCounty.PerkSpot.com and shop.
By the County’s Trauma-informed Systems Integration team
Here at the County, we use the science of Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACEs) to support our County's Trauma-Informed Systems Integration. Being trauma-informed means acknowledging that trauma is prevalent and has an impact on behavior and relationships.
No matter what our life experiences are, learning about the science of PACEs can help us thrive in our roles at work, and at home. Building on the evidence-based knowledge that the brain is elastic and the body wants to heal, we can actively practice compassion, understanding, and promote resilience-building.
If you are interested in helping on the County's Trauma-Informed Systems Integration committee, learn more here.
On the last day of Mental Health Month, we are sharing a photo submitted by Brenda Zapari, an administrative secretary at the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital. She included the affirmation that after every storm comes a rainbow.
Share your photos! If you see a coworker getting the job done, a cool worksite, or a wonderful County program being offered—snap a pic and submit it. One image will be posted to InSite every week and may be shared on social media.
See more of Your View photos.
Most pets are not going to plan for a disaster and build their own evacuation kits. While Sheriff’s volunteer dog Teddy is the exception, in most cases it’s up to us humans to take the lead.
Animals are part of our families, and we want them to be safe. So, if you are asked to evacuate, bring your pets with you. If you are unable to take your pet with you, it could be several hours or days before you are able to return to them due to an evacuation order.
The goal is to be able to evacuate in 15 minutes or less. Before an emergency is when you need to plan how to evacuate with them for a disaster such as a wildfire. During an actual emergency, you will likely be stressed and important items may be forgotten.
Consider asking a neighbor or nearby family member, who is home during the day/night when you might be at work, to grab your pet(s) for your if you are unable to return home in time to take them in an evacuation. If so, show them where you keep your pet carrier(s) and other special items. It’s also a good idea to show them some places where your pet(s) tend to hide.
Whether it is you or a neighbor, you need to have everything ready to grab and go.
Animal Services recommends that pets wear a collar with identification and are microhipped. They also recommend owners build a pet disaster kit which includes pet vaccination and veterinary records, microchip information in case you are separated, and a recent photograph of the pet(s). The information can even be stored as a file on your smartphone, if scanned as documents.
Grab and Go Pet Kit:
Travel carrier(s) or crate(s)
Food and water supply *Particularly if your pet has special dietary needs
Medications, if needed.
Pet records, photograph
Sanitary items such as a pet waste bags or litter for cats
Comfort items or toys
If you are separated from your pet, photographs and microchip information will be important to share with animal rescue groups helping communities being evacuated or returning to evacuated communities when it is safe to look for animals and feed animals left behind.
In an emergency, County Animal Services will be assisting in rural areas as well as local rescue groups. If you need assistance evacuating call County Animal Services’ 24-hour emergency line (619) 236-2341.
For more detailed information on pet disaster planning, visit the County Department of Animal Services.
Preparations are underway for the Aug. 15 special primary election to elect a new supervisor for District 4. To find out if you are a registered voter in this district, visit sdvote.com.
For more details about the special election, go to County News Center.
The Board of Supervisors proclaimed May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month throughout San Diego County on Tuesday. The proclamation was awarded to the Asian Pacific Alliance of County Employees and the Asian Pacific American Coalition.
The perfect time to assess your personal disaster plan is before peak fire season. Not sure where to start? Check out one of four Wildfire Safety Fairs for information on keeping your family safe in an emergency.
The San Diego County Office of Emergency Services and San Diego County Fire will be participating and will offer guidance to residents interested in tips on what to stock in your emergency kit, making your home more fire resistant and developing your plan.
The Wildfire Safety Fairs are hosted by SDG&E and held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the following locations:
June 10 at the Outdoor Community Center, 421 Aqua Lane in Ramona
June 24 at Joan McQueen Middle School, 2001 Tavern Road in Alpine
July 29 at Julian High School, 1656 CA-78 in Julian
August 26 at Bates Nut Farm, 15954 Woods Valley Road in Valley Center
The no-cost fair includes a prize wheel, displays, live demonstrations, live music, kids activities and more.
News about and for county of San Diego employees.
Search County News
Archive of Stories
Copyright @ San Diego County InSite News 2018. All Rights Reserved.
Powered by Squarespace.
