Free Flu Shots Available at County Worksites

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The Department of Human Resources has coordinated with our healthcare provider to offer free influenza vaccinations to County employees at various worksites beginning Sept. 26 through Oct. 10.   

Flu shots will be offered to walk-ins, however, appointments are highly encouraged. View the schedule and make an appointment now.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses.  

In addition to getting vaccinated, people should also do the following to avoid getting sick: 

  • Wash hands thoroughly and often 

  • Use hand sanitizers 

  • Stay away from sick people 

  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth 

  • Clean commonly touched surfaces 

  • If you are sick, stay home and avoid contact with others 

  • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when sneezing or coughing. If you don’t have a tissue sneeze or cough into your elbow.

Please note:  Appointments at secured locations are limited to staff with access to the work site. (This includes the Psychiatric Hospital and Sheriff Department locations.) 

Don't Miss This Delicious Taco Fundraiser at COC

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Race over to this fundraiser. The County Employees’ Charitable Organization is offering Rubio’s lunch that can be pre-ordered and picked up Sept. 14 during the Amazing Race at the County Operations Center.

This is your opportunity to have lunch delivered to you and support CECO. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the nonprofit. 

Here’s how to get a yummy meal:

  1. Make an order. Entrée options are a chopped salad with chicken, tacos, chicken chilaquiles bowl or a chicken burrito. Side options are chips, churros or cookies.

    a. Order lunch here or through the QR code below. The deadline to submit your pre-order is Sept. 13 at 5 p.m.

  2. Send your payment via PayPal or Venmo. Orders will not be accepted unless payment is received.

    a. Send your payment to CECO via PayPal. Select “Other” to enter your payment.

    b. Or send payment via Venmo @SD-CECO. Please leave a note in the notes portion if the person paying for the lunch is different than the name on the lunch order.

  3. Pick it up. Order will be available for pickup from noon to 1 p.m. on Sept. 14 – at the County Operations Center, inside the Chamber Cafeteria, 5520 Overland Ave., San Diego, CA 92123. 

For questions, email sdceco@sdcounty.ca.gov.

Since forming in 1956, CECO has given more than $7 million back to San Diego County. Contributions from employees and retirees to CECO are awarded to local nonprofits each year, as well as to assist employees in need.

Help CECO provide greater support to local nonprofits and County employees and retirees in need. Make a one-time or reoccurring donation. There’s three easy ways to give: donate through PayPal, set up a reoccurring donation or through automatic payroll deductions.

Equity, Justice, Belonging and Leadership Discussions Continued

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Mentorship opens doors and creates new possibilities. Join the Employee Resource Group Council’s Fireside Chat mentorship series on Tuesday, Sept. 19 from noon to 1 p.m. for part 2 of the African American Association of County Employees (AAACE) employee resource group discussion on leadership, equity, justice and belonging. These quarterly sessions are moderated conversations with County leadership on the secrets to their career success.

The AAACE event will feature Public Health Officer Dr. Wilma Wooten, MD, MPH; FG3 Deputy Chief Administrative Officer & Chief Financial Officer Ebony Shelton; and Chief Privacy Officer and ADA Title II Coordinator Todd Hood.

In this chat, AAACE and leadership will discuss the following:   

  • Understanding the role that leadership, equity, justice and belonging have in career progression.

  • The consequences of going about your career without it.

  • How to gain or improve your leadership, equity, justice and belonging skills.

The series is meant to be a passive mentorship opportunity. Attendees can look forward to a Q&A period following the moderated discussion.

Join in the discussion:

Join on Teams

Or call in (audio only) 619-343-2539, with Meeting ID 882 914 766

This session will be recorded.

If you missed the part 1 of the Fireside Chat on leadership, equity, justice and belonging, watch it here.

See the flyer below.

Don’t Miss the Live Well San Diego 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run

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Now in its ninth year, the free 2023 Live Well San will bring thousands of San Diegans together on Sunday, Sept. 17 at Waterfront Park. The 5K starts at 7:30 a.m. and the 1-Mile Fun Run at 9 a.m. Register today.

Coordinated by the County and presented by San Diego County Credit Union in partnership with 2-1-1 San Diego, this year’s 5K celebrates Community in Motion with family fun activities throughout the morning. We encourage you to attend with your loved ones of all ages and abilities, including children, older adults, and other family members!

 You can:

  • Compete in the 5K Race or 1-Mile Fun Run individually or as a team.

  • Enjoy a family-friendly expo featuring live music, games, and more.

  • Play in the First 5 family zone, whatever your age!

Registration will be capped and we are nearly at capacity, so sign up soon! If you previously registered and can no longer attend, please cancel your registration so others can sign up.

To get ready for the race, you can also sign up for the 5K Fitness Challenge, which includes exercise tips and encouragement delivered straight to your phone from Aug. 14 – Sept. 17.

As County employees and residents, we all contribute to assuring our region is Building Better Health, Living Safely, and Thriving. You can continue the tradition and have fun with family and friends by participating in Live Well San Diego signature events like the 5K.

Join SDCLA ERG for the San Diego Wave Game This Saturday!

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The San Diego County Latino Association Employee Resource Group is inviting employees and their family and friends to come out for a game of soccer on Saturday, Sept. 16, at Snapdragon Stadium, 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego. The ERG has a group discount rate available for the Festival Futbolera, which happens to be Latino Heritage Night, and kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month. The San Diego Wave plays Kansas City at 7 p.m. but the festivities begin at 4 p.m. Discounted tickets are $19 if purchased by 5 p.m. Sept. 16.

For questions, reach out to sdcla@sdcounty.ca.gov.

See the flyer below.

Your View: Stepping Up to Remember

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On Sunday, personnel from CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire participated in the San Diego 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at the Hilton Bay Front in San Diego. The event honors the 403 emergency responders that made the ultimate sacrifice on Sept. 11, 2001.

In addition, San Diego County Fire Truck 38 displayed the United States flag at the entrance to the event.

Funds raised at the stair climb benefit Firefighter Aid, a San Diego-based nonprofit that provides charitable assistance to firefighters and families in crisis and promotes awareness of firefighter's health and safety issues and their impacts on families and communities.

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.

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Your View: 'We Just Got Paid'

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Auditor & Controller Manager Bernadette Javate celebrated National Payroll Week (Sept. 4-8) with about 329 payroll and human resources professionals in San Diego County earlier this week. 

Share your photos! If you see a coworker getting the job done, a beautiful sunset over your office 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.

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