I want to speak to you directly today, not just as the leader of LA Health Services, but as someone who deeply believes in the power of public healthcare services and the people who make it possible. The passage of the federal administration’s “Big Bill” will deliver a devastating blow to our health...

I hope you are all enjoying your summer. As the days get longer, it is tempting to spend more time outside, and it is important to take some basic precautions to protect your health during days with extreme heat. On behalf of our healthcare teams, I’d like to take a moment to remind us all of key resources...

Christina R. Ghaly, M.D. is the director for the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. I hope the new year is off to a good start for you. Incredibly, the first month of the year is already behind us and we have so much to look forward to in the months to come. We are currently preparing...

As the end of the year approaches, it will soon be time for indoor gatherings with friends and family. This is a particularly important time of year to get your annual flu vaccination. The flu is highly contagious and can manifest with a range of symptoms that can vary from mild to severe. The flu vaccine...

As we embark on the 2023-24 fiscal year, it’s a good time to reflect on what we have accomplished as a department and to anticipate the year ahead. LA Health Services is growing, and we are adding staff positions throughout the department to continue strengthening our services for LA County residents. New...

Christina R. Ghaly, M.D. is the director for the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. By Dr. Christina Ghaly, Director of L.A. County Health Services As the weather begins to warm up, I hope you have had a moment to get outside to enjoy the changing seasons and the blooms that seem to be...

Christina R. Ghaly, M.D. is the director for the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb. In light of the wet weather that we have been experiencing, this appears to be especially true this year. Whereas we have had persistent drought for several...

Christina R. Ghaly, M.D. is the director for the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. We began our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism (EDIA) journey nearly two years ago, and while the path ahead was not clearly defined, Health Services leadership was enthusiastically joined by...

Christina R. Ghaly, M.D. is the director for the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. I hope you are all enjoying the summer and taking some time for rest and recreation. It is important to engage in activities that help us improve our overall health and mental health. This is particularly...

Christina R. Ghaly, M.D. is the director of the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. As COVID-19 continues to evolve over time, the data demonstrate that we are slowly moving in the right direction. Although infections are rising again in response to the latest BA.2 subvariant of the virus,...