News Index
Heat Notification: Tips toStay Cool as Temperatures Rise
The National Weather Service is forecasting hot temperatures throughout the region and in Sonoma County over the next few days. The hottest weather will be on Monday, June 10, 2019. Inland temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s and low 100s while temperatures closer to the coast will remain milder. Read full story
New website to help families build healthy dental habits
Make dentalFUNdamental with tips and resources from theSonoma County Department of Health Services. The newsite offers key resources to find dental care andtips for brushing and healthy snacking. Start a new routine and teach yourchildren how to take care of their teeth with these simple ideas! Read full story
Public Hearing - Planned MHSA Program Expenditures: FY 18-19 vs. FY 19-20
The Behavioral Health Division presents a Public Hearing to review the Planned Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Program Expenditures: Fiscal Year 2018-2019 vs. Fiscal Year 2019-2020. Read full story
Letter Sent to Parents on Current Measles Outbreak
In the midst of the current state and nationwide measles outbreaks, a letter informing parents on the importance of vaccinations to prevent illness was sent from Sonoma County Health Officer Dr. Celeste Philip. Read full story
CartaEnviada a los Padres Acerca la Actualización del Brote de Sarampión
En medio de los brotes actuales de sarampión a nivel estatal y nacional, la Oficial de Salud del Condado de Sonoma, la Dra. Celeste Philip, envío una carta a los padres informándolos sobre la importancia de las vacunas para prevenir enfermedades. Read full story
ACCESS Sonoma County Wins IBM Watson Health 2019 Advantage Award
The Accessing Coordinated Care and Empowering Self-Sufficiency (ACCESS) Sonoma County initiative received a 2019 Advantage Award from IBM Watson Health™ in the Consumer/Patient Outreach and Communications category. Read full story
Request for Proposals (RFP) HIV Testing andPrevention Services
The County of Sonoma is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) testing and prevention services. Read full story
Mental Health Services Act Newsletter May 2019 Issue
The MHSA newsletter is published every two to three months by the County of Sonoma Department of Health Services Behavioral Health Division. Read full story
May is Mental Health Matters Month
Every May, Sonoma County comes together to raise awareness about mental health, emphasizing the importance and effectiveness of increasing awareness of mental health services and decreasing stigma by hosting a variety of activities and events. Read full story
Special Publication: Teens and the Vape Debate
"The best approach to prevention seems to be fair education. That is, education on vaping that isn't judgmental, that doesn't gloss over the allure and doesn't simply tell young people they are wrong. It seems like we are moving away from the 'Just Say No' message that failed our society with other substance abuse."- Sonoma West Publishers Staff Read full story