Posts tagged with: SanDiego
← Back to all tagsJust saw Five Iron Frenzy is playing in my backyard in August, and with Craig’s Brother! Didn’t know CB was still around. Looking forward to it.
Joey needs $400 more by the end of July for the process of becoming a US citizen. Please donate as you’re able and help boost this request — any amount helps! https://gofund.me/49764bb6 #SanDiego #MutualAid
Help us raise the rest of the funds for Joey by coming to our bake sale! Friday, July 7 5pm-7pm @ Azalea Park in #SanDiego
If you're not able to join us, please consider donating to the GoFundMe. #MutualAid
I emailed this message to our county public health officer and my district supervisor.
Subject: Please keep our communities safer from COVID-19
To: Wilma J. Wooten, MD, MPH
Public Health Officer, San Diego Health and Human Services Agency
Wilma.Wooten@sdcounty.ca.gov
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa.html
Cc: Chairwoman Nora Vargas
San Diego County Supervisor District 1
District1community@sdcounty.ca.gov
https://www.supervisornoravargas.com
Dear Dr. Wooten and Chairwoman Vargas,
I am writing to express my deep concern about the spread of COVID-19 in healthcare settings due to the lack of mitigations like masking. Nobody should have to worry about getting COVID while seeking care and healthcare workers should not have to fear contracting it at work. We know that COVID is airborne, people can be infectious without showing symptoms, and two-way masking with well-fitting respirators is effective at reducing its spread.
I am at a higher risk myself due to some heart issues. I was incredibly dismayed when I went in for a routine visit to my cardiologist and saw none of the staff were masked. I am particularly concerned for our disabled and immunocompromised community members who have had to be extremely cautious during the ongoing pandemic (and before). Most places in society have become even more hostile to their existence in the rush “back to normal.” Now some of the most important places for them, healthcare settings, are no longer safe for them either.
A conservative count from the US Health and Human Services showed that over 138,000 hospital-acquired COVID infections occurred in the first three months of 2023.1 We know that COVID infection — no matter how mild — puts people at risk of an array of long-term health issues. I also consider this an equity and racial justice issue since COVID disproportionately impacts BIPOC people.
I know county guidance “strongly recommends” masking in healthcare settings, but that is clearly not sufficient. I believe universal masking in healthcare settings must become a standard part of infection control. I urge you to work towards making that a county mandate. I would also urge for programs to make high-quality respirators readily available to all, along with clearer public health messaging about their effectiveness. Together, these actions will help keep our communities safer from COVID.
Some additional resources:
- Back to the future: Redefining “universal precautions” to include masking for all patient encounters (doi:10.1017/ice.2023.2)
- People’s CDC: Universal Masks and COVID-19 Admission Screening Should be Standard of Care
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Gregor Morrill
San Diego resident of District 1
Hey #SanDiego, We All We Got has a fancy new volunteer page if you want to sign up to help with #MutualAid grocery distribution every 2nd and 4th Saturday: weallwegotsd.com/volunteer
Our next distribution is May 27 at Azalea Park (corner of Poplar & Violet).
Consider signing up if you have the capacity and please boost!
Bookmarked: COVID-19 Hospital Capacity in San Diego County and Surrounding Area
Weekly data from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. You can select the state and county from the dropdown to find information about your area.
Hey #SanDiego, We All We Got needs volunteers for our #MutualAid food distribution every 2nd and 4th Saturday. We need volunteers to buy dry food during the week, pack food into bags, deliver the food, and also to hand out the food at the park. Solidarity, not charity!
Visit weallwegotsd.com or call (619) 800-4473 to sign up!
Public comment
I am a resident of District 3 and am writing to oppose this amendment as it leaves no place for unhoused people to exist in the city. Meanwhile the city continues to fail at investing in enough housing, public restrooms, and essential services for people to transition out of homelessness. Stop criminalizing unsheltered people and invest in more housing and access to public restrooms instead.
Hey, San Diego, it’s that time again! We All We Got is doing another #MutualAid grocery distribution this Saturday, April 8th, 12pm until supplies run out. Location: Azalea Park (corner of Poplar & Violet). weallwegotsd.com/distro
No proof of income or ID is necessary to receive food. Solidarity, not charity!
We can always use more volunteers! Reach out if you have any questions or would like to join our Discord community.
Sign up to volunteer: signup.com/go/VFTCiVs