News Index
Emergency and Pre-Hospital Medical Services System Ordinance
The Board of Supervisors will introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 28 of the Sonoma County Code (Emergency and Pre-Hospital Medical Services System). Read full story
Heat Advisory and Possible Power Shut off
The National Weather Service is forecasting hot temperatures throughout the region and in Sonoma County over the next few days. Sonoma County will see high temperatures today Tuesday September 24, 2019 beginning at 11:00 am until 8:00 pm tomorrow September 25, 2019 with several areas in the County moving into the orange and red level HeatRisk forecast. Read full story
Servicio Nacional de Meteorología para elCondado de Sonoma
El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional pronostica temperaturas cálidas en toda la región y en el condado de Sonoma en los próximos días. El condado de Sonoma verá altas temperaturas hoy martes 24 de septiembre a partir de las 11 a.m. hasta las 8:00 pm miércoles 25 de septiembre, 2019 con varias áreas en el Condado moviéndose hacia el pronóstico HeatRisk de nivel naranja y rojo. Read full story
Thank You for Attending the 2019 Conference!
The Leaders in Action: Equity and Oral Health Conference on September 20, 2019 brought together local and regional champions that presented methods to address social determinants of oral health in order to promote equity in communities, schools, and clinics. Please click on the link below for slides and resources from the event. https://links.sonoma-county.org/iRl8AcLkZxs/ Read full story
Work Helping Families Recognize TraumaFeatured in PublicHealth Nursing Journal
The Sonoma CountyDepartment of Health Services (DHS) Field Nursing team was recently publishedin the academic journal Public Health Nursing featuring their work withfamilies to recognize traumatic events, also known as a trauma-informedapproach, in its home visiting program. Read full story
Health Alert: Vaping-Associated Pulmonary Injury
Health Alert: Vaping-Associated Pulmonary Injury Read full story
National Weather Service Heat Advisory for Sonoma County
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory in Sonoma County for today and tomorrow, Friday, September 13, 2019 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Read full story
Servicio Nacional de Meteorología para el Condado de Sonoma
ElServicio Meteorológico Nacional emitió un aviso de calor en el condado deSonoma para hoy y mañana viernes 13 de septiembre de 11 a.m. a 7 p.m. Read full story
Mental Health Services Act Newsletter September 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
Update September 6, 2019: Blue-green Algae Caution SignsPosted at Spring Lake in Santa Rosa
This afternoon signs were posted at Spring Lake park in the City of Santa Rosa to warn the public of any blue-green algae (BGA) that may be present in the lake. DHS Environmental Health, in conjunction with the Sonoma County Parks Department will be collecting samples to be tested today to determine if harmful algae blooms are present in Spring Lake. Read full story