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August 2024
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Save the date for the 2024 Live Well Advance and School Summit
The Live Well Advance and School Summit will take place on Thursday, November 21, 2024 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm at the San Diego Convention Center. Enjoy a meaningful day connecting with thousands of partners and colleagues who are creating ripples of change in our region. View the School Summit flyer for more information and a preview of sessions.
We invite you to join us this year as an exhibitor, sponsor, or attendee! Stay tuned for participant registration and exhibitor applications, which will open in fall 2024.
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COVID-19 Prevention During Travel
According to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), COVID-19 is still on the rise in California. To protect your health, consider masking in crowded indoor settings, like busy transit centers, stay away from others and test if feeling sick, avoid traveling when sick, wash your hands regularly, and cover coughs and sneezes. Click here for more guidelines and recommendations.
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Wildfire Safety
As wildfire season continues, CDPH has released guidelines to minimize health risks and stay safe. When a wildfire is threatening your area, CDPH recommends that you monitor local area radio or television stations for the latest wildfire information, be prepared to evacuate on a moment’s notice, and make sure you have an emergency kit, complete with medications, copies of prescriptions, and medical supplies. If you are experiencing wildfire smoke, CDPH recommends staying indoors as much as possible, turning off anything that allows outdoor air to enter, setting your air conditioning to reuse indoor air, and using a HEPA filter device if possible.
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FAFSA Batch Correction Updates
The United States Department of Education (Department) recently announced that there will be significant delays releasing the updates to batch institutional corrections via the Electronic Data Exchange. Initially, the Department aimed to launch these updates in mid-August 2024. Now, the update is expected to release for the 2025-2026 FAFSA cycle. Due to these delays, the Department has also announced that they will be extending deadlines for some recertifications and disbursements. Learn more in the announcement from Federal Student Aid.
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Family Navigator Model & Mental Health Access
The National Institutes of Health recently announced that they are accepting grant applications for pilot studies to test the use of a Mental Health Family Navigator Model to promote early access, engagement, and coordination of needed mental health services for children and adolescents. Applications are due September 7.
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Health & Healing Summerfest
On Saturday, August 24, from 9 AM - 1 PM, Project New Village will be hosting their Health & Healing Summerfest at the Educational Cultural Complex at 4343 Ocean View Blvd in San Diego. This event is free to attend and connects community members to traditional and sustainable pathways for wellness. The event will feature local vendors, agrarian activities, health information and screening, mindful movement activities, guest speakers, healthy food and refreshments, music, and a free swag bag full of goodies and community resources for all attendees! Registration is open now.
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