Today was day 1 of the Veterans Village Stand Down Resource Event in Liberty Station’s Central Promenade. Day 2 starts tomorrow, August 8, at 6:00 a.m. to help veterans, their families and active-duty service members connect with critical programs, services and support.

Only about one third of Black mothers exclusively breastfeed their babies at three months. Breastfeeding helps moms bond with their babies and keep them healthy. To find local breastfeeding support visit breastfeeding.org. #ItsOnlyNatural#BreastfeedingisNatural

The San Diego County Childhood Obesity Initiative (COI) is offering a total of $10,000 in mini-grants for short-term projects that promote healthy food, physical activity, and healthy people in healthy places. Apply here: ucsd.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8A…

August is National Breastfeeding Month. Would you like information on breastfeeding or human milk feeding? Call the Perinatal Care Network (1-800-675-2229) to get connected to the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program which offers infant feeding education and support.

Vaccinations help children’s immune systems recognize and fight off contagious diseases, keeping kids healthy so they can grow, learn, and thrive. Ask your child’s health care provider about routine vaccines. Schedule their next checkup today! sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hh…

Prepare for takeoff! Make sure you are up to date on your measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccines before traveling internationally.

Window Screens Aren’t Safety Devices Did you know window screens are designed to keep bugs out—not kids in? Even a short fall can cause serious injuries. Always take extra precautions to keep little ones safe around open windows For tips, visit nationwidechildrens.org.

Back in school? Here are some self-care habits to help you adjust! Start your growth journey today with our new Youth Mental Wellness Toolkit bit.ly/30D-YEP.

A place of learning and imagination! A.B. and Jessie Polinsky Children’s Center is celebrating their newly renovated library complete with curated books, colorful designs and a cozy atmosphere for children to enjoy thanks to a partnership with San Diego County Library

Most older adults prefer to be independent and age in their own home instead of a nursing facility. The County’s Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) can help make that happen. sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hh…

San Diego County inland valley and desert regions are under a heat advisory and the desert areas are in extreme heat warnings. Find ways to stay cool and visit coolzones.org.

Community leaders spoke about the danger of illicit drugs and counterfeit pills today stressing the importance of prevention, intervention and action. Behind them, 945 purple flags flew representing each person who died in 2024 from a drug overdose.

Hot weather continues into the weekend. Stay safe from the heat and find a County Cool Zone at coolzones.org

Drownings happen in seconds and are usually silent. Have fun in the sun, but keep your eyes on your kids in the water at all times and practice these simple water safety steps: sdswimsafer.org

As part of the County’s work to reduce the number of lives impacted by opioid and other drug overdoses, a newly published dashboard is available that pulls together data from across the county. countynewscenter.com/new-county-das…

Getting vaccinated is one of the safest ways for you to protect your health. Vaccines help prevent getting and spreading diseases that could cause poor health, missed work, medical bills, and not being able to care for family. tinyurl.com/ImmunizationMo…

The County is partnering with the San Diego Foundation on a new guaranteed income program for high-risk pregnant women as part of a new initiative called Born Well. countynewscenter.com/new-guaranteed…

Check out the new Drug Overdose Data Dashboard — giving our community real-time insight into local overdose trends to support prevention and harm reduction. sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hh…