Get A Flu Vaccination for Your Shot to Win

Christena Shanley, Legal Support Manager

Not only can the flu shot help protect you from influenza, but you could win a sweet prize.

Here’s how: get your flu shot, snap a selfie to appear on InSite and submit your photo to communications@sdcounty.ca.gov. Five random entries will be selected to win a farm box filled with fruits and veggies from Daily Harvest Express. Winners will be announced on Oct. 26.

Flu season is here. Influenza is highly contagious and can spread quickly in our community.  The flu shot is the most important step in protecting against the flu.

“Make sure you are doing everything you can to protect yourself, your family, and those around you by getting a flu shot,” said Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer.

Help fight the flu. Get your flu shot at no cost! See the schedule.

Kenneth Arnold, Auditor & Controller

Jacqueline Clark, HHSA

Cristi Page, DPW

Amy Liou, California Children’s Services

Luana Benson-Cottom, San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital

Clarissa Rosario, ARCC

Lourdes Obispo, DCSS

Nathan Fletcher, Board of Supervisors

Erik Mantsch, Public Health Services

Ann Kristoffersen, Public Health Services

Shannon Stevens, ARCC

Mikael CAbal, ARCC

Belinda Strunk, TTC

Vanessa Ross, ARCC

Eleanor Capiral, TTC

Stefanie Osborn, County Counsel

Erica Osuna Johnson, Public Safety Group, and Gracia Osuna, HHSA

Nicole Callahan, ARCC

Christopher Geronimo, General Services

Suz Bartole, County Communications

Marco Weston, Sheriff

Joel Ferrer, General Services

Liezl DeOcampo, TTC

Detra Williams, TTC

Maria Victoria Mata, TTC

Jayme Anderson, Board of Supervisors, 4th District

Rosa Lybarger, TTC

Aline Grigorian, Public Health Services

Hasani Wiggins, Human Resources

Claudia Espitia, ARCC

Vanya Cook-Leotaud, TTC

Cristopher De Leon, ARCC

Jasmine Cisneros, Child Support Services

Issa Quiogue, Aging & Independence Services

Ana Villaescuza, East Region Public Health Center

Tracy Galetti, HHSA

Lisa Hyndman, Public Health Services

Lisa Kondrat_Dauphin, TTC

Peejay Tubongbanua, Civil Engineer

Sebastian Hampton, Ag, WEights and measures

Nedra Dillon and Elaine Pitpit, Human Resources

Manpreet Mumman, Aging & Independence Services

Vilma Poroj, Aging & Independence Services

Ken Weidmann, Human Resources

Estivali Richardson, A&C

Smitha Arons, County Counsel

Anh-Thu Nguyen, Ag, Weights and Measures

Nolberto Colón-Droz, Environmental Health Specialist III

Miranda Squillace, Ag, Weights and Measures

Gloria Marx, Purchasing and Contracting

Tim Boncoskey, ARCC

Cynthia Wilder, ROV

Melanie Tylke, General Services

Amanda Armstrong, Planning & Development Services

Gloria Delgado, County Counsel

Christopher Murphy, ROV

Jenny Chen, Environmental Health

Karen Mazzara, REgistrar of Voters

Shannon Goche, Public Health

Luida Florendo, Planning & Development Services

Linda Feeley, Ag, WEights & Measures

Valentin Lopez, ARCC

RAchel Wilson, Registrar of Voters

Jason Nguyen, Public Works

Nancy Wickus, Ag, WEights & Measures

Christopher Scott, Registrar of Voters

Ramon Valerio, Auditor & Controller

Sherri Mischler, Environmental Health

Connie Milton, Sheriff’s Department

Joyce Tolentino, Sheriff’s Department

Clariza Raagas, Public Works

Camthao Ho, Ag, weights & Measurers

Donna Ohr, Library

Stephen Schmidt, General SErvices

Ray Valerio, Vector Control Technician

Monica Everett, Probation Aide

Katharine Dyer, Sheriff’s department

Susan Devencenzi, Senior Occupational Therapist

Maritza Herrera, Community Health Promotion Specialist

Carlos Nelson, Behavioral Health Program Manager

Anna Kremen, Environmental Health Technician

Molly McKinley, California Children’s Services

Cynthia Lopez, Supervising Human Services Specialist

Tanya Eames, Debt & Capital Finance Officer

Kristal Feilen, Land Use Environmental Planner

Katie Cadiao, County Communications Office

Lindsay Ramsey, Office Assistant

Shantal Diaz, Regional Self Sufficiency

Cindy Roberts, Office Assistant

Lucy Estrada, SHSS

Veronica Johnson, Behavioral Health Services

Elena Murillo, Human SErvices Operations Manager

Christopher Ruiz, Student Worker HHSA Fiscal

Mingo Villa and Nick Cesena, with Facilities Management

Jesse Kuneff, Office Assistant/Fiscal Clerk

Cynthia Reid, Administrative Secretary

Mikel Haas, Chief Information Officer

Emily Nguyen, Supervising Nurse

Erica Romero

Eloise McCray, Certified Nurse Assistant

Celeste Graham, PT Chief, Occupational/Physical Therapy Services

Michelle CHristian, Vector Technician

Vaidehi Balaji, Realty Appraiser

Benhur Gorospe, FSSD - Fiscal CEC Unit

Denise Cuenca, Office Assistant

Thelma Gorospe, Account Clerk Specialist

Tammy Glenn, Assistant Director of County Communications

Freddie Garcia, Legal Support Supervisor

Jennifer Duenas, Legal Support Assistant

Annette Burstein, Administrative Analyst

Andrew Aguilar

Edna Sugian, Legal Support Assistant

Open Enrollment Starts Today!

Make your benefits elections for 2021 by enrolling now through 5 p.m., Oct. 22.

Visit the Open Enrollment Website to learn what’s new with benefit plans and review the Open Enrollment Guide. Plus, there are FAQs and instructions.

If you have any questions, reach out to your Benefits Ambassador.

ERG Event: Celebrate National Coming Out Day

Join our LGBTQ & Allies Association Employee Resource Group for a virtual event to celebrate National Coming Out Day on Oct. 9 at noon.

The event will be a lunchtime conversation about the importance of coming out in the workplace, shared personal experiences, and our collective visions and goals for the future.

Please join to listen or participate! All are welcome.

This event will be held on Zoom. The Meeting ID is 845 7963 4383.

Stay in the Know with TechBlog

The County Technology Office has launched a new site called TechBlog.

This SharePoint site hosts information on emerging technology being used across the County, a handy technology reference glossary, and alerts on upcoming technology updates.

TechBlog is not just for IT employees, it is open to everyone. Visit the site today.

Turn Your Exercise into Donated Meals

Live Well San Diego has partnered with an app called Vizer that allows you to turn your exercise time into donated meals to the San Diego Food Bank.

Sign up for the free app, sync your Fitbit, Apple Watch or smartphone to track your steps or exercise minutes, and then get moving! When you reach 30 minutes or 10,000 steps, a sponsor will donate a meal on your behalf to the San Diego Food Bank.

This month is Hunger Action Month and our goal is to get 25,000 meals donated for students with the campaign Steps for Students.

Benefits Ambassadors Have Open Enrollment Answers for You

Benefits Ambassadors are ready to help you with 2021 Open Enrollment! These benefits experts can help you review plan information and answer specific questions so that Open Enrollment from Sept. 28 through Oct. 22 is a breeze.

Benefit Ambassadors can be reached by email or phone. If your department is not listed, please reach out to any ambassador in your group.

Learn more:

• Open Enrollment website

• Review What’s New

• Virtual Open Enrollment Fair schedule

Fraud Alert for Employees

With the rise in unemployment claims, there has also been a rise in fraudulent unemployment claims filed using employees’ personal information including Social Security numbers. Scammers are illegally filing for unemployment in the name of other people in the hopes of cashing in on unemployment benefits.

You do not need to do anything at this time. However, if the Department of Human Resources believes that you have been a victim of this type of fraud, your departmental human resources officer will reach out to you.

It’s a good reminder to continue to be vigilant on protecting your personal information.

Event: Cash Handling Workshop

Learn proper currency handling techniques with an instructor from the Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada (APT US & C). This online workshop is appropriate for a variety of positions that work with cash and checks, including:

• Clerks

• Cashiers

• Accountants

• Office Assistants

• Analysts

Attendees will receive a Cash Handling Training Manual and a certificate of completion.

• Date: Tuesday, Oct. 20

• Time: 9 a.m. -noon

• Location: Online via Zoom

• Cost: $40

• Registration

• Questions: ttcsymposiums@sdcounty.ca.gov

Now Is the Time to Get a Flu Shot

Help fight the flu. Get your flu shot at no cost!

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses. Getting a flu vaccine during 2020-2021 will be more important than ever!

The County is offering free influenza vaccinations to County employees at various worksites beginning Sept. 22. Face coverings and social distancing are required. Appointments are highly encouraged..

View the Schedule and Make an Appointment Now

Good news! Additional flu shots events are also available through Kaiser Permanente and UnitedHealthcare.

Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer, Getting a flu shot in 2017.

Tips to Stay Healthy

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

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

Watch the Latest Listening Session on Social Justice

Our Employee Resource Group Council hosted a listening session on social justice, equity and identity on Thursday, Sept. 10. Watch the archive and challenge yourself!

The ERG Council invites employees to participate in the CA4Health Racial Equity and Social Justice 21-Day Challenge. The challenge is designed to help us discover how racial, social and environmental injustices impact our community, to connect with one another, and identify ways to dismantle racism and other forms of discrimination.

Participants will dedicate approximately 30 minutes each day on activities such as reading an article, watching a video, reflecting on personal experiences and more.

The challenge starts Sept. 14. Register now.

For questions, suggestions, or to get in touch with the ERG Council, please email ergcouncil@sdcounty.ca.gov.