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Save the Date for Love Your Heart 2026!
Love Your Heart is taking place over Valentine’s week, February 9 – 14! This annual event brings together organizations across the U.S. and Mexico to provide free blood pressure screenings to the public – helping the community get to know their blood pressure numbers and take charge of their own heart health.
New Live Well on Wheels Service: Hands-Only CPR Training
Exciting Live Well on Wheels news! Community partners can now request hands-only CPR training when reserving the Live WoW bus!
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Collaboration with Revive & Survive San Diego
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Aiming to train 1 million San Diegans
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Coming to you with on-site training for your community, clients or staff
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NEW! COI Community Council Call for Nominations - The COI Community Council is recruiting new members to support community-driven decision-making and ensure lived experience is reflected in collaborative efforts. Community partners are encouraged to help identify and nominate strong community leaders who would be a good fit for the Council. Individuals may also self-nominate.
- Submissions are due: Friday, February 20, 2026.
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NEW! San Diego Food Bank Present the Spread the Love Nut Butter Drive - Join the San Diego Food Bank’s inaugural nut butter food drive, February 1-28, and help provide protein-rich food to children and families across San Diego County. Please help stock the shelves with kid-friendly, protein-packed food by donating nut butter at various locations. Peanut butter and all types of nut butter are welcome!
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NEW! American Red Cross - The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, leading to about a 35% drawdown of blood products in the past month. Individuals are urged to give now so patients don’t face delays in lifesaving care. The shortage is especially serious for platelets, types O, A negative and B negative blood.
- Book an appointment to give blood or platelets now by using the Blood Donor App, visiting the Red Cross website or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
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Community Power Efficient Refrigeration Program - Community Power is providing energy-efficient refrigerators and freezers at no cost to corner stores to stock California-grown fresh foods, thanks to funding from the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
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Gleaning in Chula Vista - Gleaning is the collection of surplus food from farms, gardens, and backyards to address food insecurity. Community members can donate extra backyard fruit or volunteer as gleaners or drivers with ProduceGood. Opportunities are open to all ages, families, and groups.
- Timeline: Ongoing year-round.
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SDSU Healthy Water, Healthy Air Survey - SDSU is seeking individuals working or living in the South Bay to participate in the Healthy Water, Healthy Air survey to understand how the Tijuana River pollution may be affecting the health of the community.
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NEW! 420 Remix PSA Context
The North Coastal Prevention Coalition’s (NCPC) annual 420 Remix Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest has officially launched!
This year’s theme, “Be Smart, Don’t Start,” invites students in grades 6th-12th in San Diego County to use their creativity to promote healthy, substance-free choices through a 30-second reel, 2-minute video, flyer or still image PSA.
Student Incentives Include:
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NEW! FILE TAXES FOR FREE!
Receive free tax filing assistance online or at a VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) site!
Individuals may be eligible for federal tax credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC), as well as state credits including the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) and Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC), which can put money back in their pocket. Trusted tax preparers will review each situation to identify all available credits, helping to maximize refunds or reduce the amount owed.
Contact 2-1-1 or visit myfreetaxes.org to check eligibility and to make an appointment.
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NEW! Medi-Cal Program Changes (2026–2027)
Beginning in 2026, Medi-Cal will introduce several changes affecting eligibility, enrollment, and benefits for certain members. While most Medi-Cal members will continue to receive the same health coverage, updates will impact seniors, people with disabilities, undocumented adults, and some lawfully present immigrants, including new asset limits, enrollment restrictions, dental coverage changes, and monthly premiums starting in 2027.
Learn more about how these Medi-Cal program changes may affect you, important dates to watch for, and steps you can take to stay covered.
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More Resources for Medi-Cal Members: Webinar Recording
On December 9, the County of San Diego partnered with the YMCA of San Diego County to host a webinar sharing important information for eligible Medi-Cal members about Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports. The webinar recording, PowerPoint slides, and Q&A document may be shared with Medi-Cal members or organizations that support them—anyone who may benefit from learning more. Additional resources are available at SanDiegoCounty.gov/SDAIM. For questions, please contact SDAIM.HHSA@sdcounty.ca.gov.
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Getting Dental Care for Seniors
Getting Dental Care for Seniors highlights why your oral health is important and how taking care of your mouth helps you prevent pain and infection, eat the healthy foods you love, speak and smile with confidence, and keep feeling good as you age. It also explains how poor oral health is linked to heart disease, stroke, lung disease, diabetes, and oral cancer. Community health centers in San Diego provide medical care, dental care, mental health care, and so much more.
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Community Vaccination Services
The County of San Diego contracts with community agencies to provide vaccines and make sure they are available to everyone, no matter their insurance status.
No-cost mobile vaccine services are available for community vaccine events, school-located vaccine events, and in-home vaccinations for those who qualify.
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Behavioral & Mental Health Resources Tip Card
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The Live Well San Diego South Region Community Leadership Team Behavioral & Mental Health workgroup presents the Behavioral & Mental Health Resources Tip Card. This tip card connects San Diego County residents with free, confidential, and trauma-informed services.
View the Tip Card in English and Spanish.
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) Promotional Toolkit & Video: Supporting Kinship Families
Kinship families are essential to our communities, yet they often face unique challenges. The GRG Promotional Toolkit & Video provides San Diego County organizations with ready-to-use materials to raise awareness, reach new caregivers, and share vital resources and support available to kinship families.
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San Diego Food Resources
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Thank you!
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