The California Department of Public Health is celebrating National Public Health Week through April 11, reaffirming its commitment to protecting and improving the health of all Californians. This year’s National Public Health Week theme, “It Starts Here,” highlights the critical role public health...

The California Department of Public Health has released its annual report on vaccination rates for California students. The 2023-2024 CDPH Kindergarten Immunization Assessment report shows that California immunization rates for kindergarten students remain higher than the national average. While measles...

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger is advocating for an update from the University of Southern California Cancer Surveillance Program to address ongoing community cancer concerns related to the Chiquita Canyon Landfill. The program is a state-mandated local agency for monitoring...

The California Department of Public Health reports seasonal influenza cases and activity are high in California, but it’s not too late to get the flu shot to prevent severe illness and hospitalization. CDPH recommends all Californians six months of age and older receive the flu vaccine to help protect...

In the wake of the devastating fires in Southern California and as part of Governor Gavin Newsom’s proclaimed State of Emergency and Executive Order, the California Department of Public Health is taking steps to support and make things easier for Californians as recovery continues across the region....

The California Department of Public Health has launched the “Take Space to Pause” campaign, addressing youth mental health stigma by educating teens on how to recognize early signs of stress, teaching them new coping skills, and promoting positive ways for them to seek help before they reach...

By sustaining its commitment to support healthy individuals and families in healthful communities, the California Department of Public Health recognizes the need to transform as public health advances and society evolves. We have an ever-changing health care system, and technology is dramatically advancing...

The California Department of Public Health is reminding the public that holiday gatherings can lead to holiday colds and to get vaccinated against influenza, COVID-19 and other winter viruses to protect yourself and loved ones this winter. Those at higher risk of severe illness from respiratory viruses...

In March 2024, Californians passed Proposition 1, the Behavioral Health Services Act, to transform the way we address mental health and substance use disorders, collectively known as behavioral health. The California Department of Public Health will receive a portion of the Proposition 1 funding, tailoring...

The California Department of Public Health reports that a total of six human bird flu cases have been confirmed in California. All six cases are Central Valley individuals who had direct contact with infected dairy cattle and were confirmed after additional testing by the Centers for Disease Control...