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Flu Season Update County Health Officer Urges Getting Flu Shot
The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (DHS) recorded its first flu-related death this year in the County last week. The Sonoma County Health Officer Dr. Celeste Philip urges individuals to get vaccinated against the flu this season. Read full story
Actualización para la Temporada de Gripe La Oficial de Salud del Condado de Sonoma Urge la Vacunación Contra la Gripe
La semana pasada, el Departamento de Servicios de Salud del Condado de Sonoma (DHS) registró su primera muerte en el condado este año relacionada con la gripe. La Dra. Celeste Philip, Oficial de Salud del Condado de Sonoma, urge a las personas que se vacunen contra la gripe esta temporada. Read full story
Get the Flu Vaccine this Season
In the United States, yearly outbreaks of seasonal flu usually occur during the fall through early spring. Influenza or "the flu" is a serious contagious disease. Read full story
Sonoma County Department of Health Services Wins Distinguished Financial Times Intelligent Business Award
Sonoma County Department of Health Services(DHS) was recently honored with the distinguished international Financial TimesIntelligent Business Award for its groundbreaking ACCESS (Accessing CoordinatedCare to Enable Self-Sufficiency) Sonoma County Initiative. Read full story
Sonoma County Updates Emergency Medical Services Ordinance
Today the Board of Supervisors held a final reading for approved revisions to the Sonoma County Code Chapter 28, Emergency and Pre-hospital Care for emergency medical services brought forward by the Department of Health Services (DHS). Read full story
Emergency Medical Services Ordinance Updated
On November 5, 2019 The Sonoma County Board of Supervisorsreceived proposed revisions to the Sonoma County Code Chapter 28, Emergency andPre Hospital Care brought forward by the Sonoma county Department of HealthServices. Read full story
Second Edition of Summary Measures ofHealth Report Now Available
The Department of Health Services (DHS) has published the second edition of the Sonoma County Summary Measures of Health report. Read full story
Air Quality Health Advisory - Updated
Although containment of the Kincade Fire is progressing and theskies appear clearer, changing weather conditions over the next few days willlead to increased air pollution. Air quality levels are currently within thegood range due to offshore winds and decreasing smoke. Northerly winds near theRanch Fire in Tehama County will allow some smoke to move toward the Bay Area. Read full story
Air Quality Health Advisory - Updated
Although containment of the Kincade Fire isprogressing and the skies appear clearer, changing weather conditions over thenext few days will lead to increased air pollution. Read full story
Aviso de Salud de Calidad del Aire - Actualizado
Aunquela contención del incendio Kincade está progresando y el cielo parece másclaro, las cambiantes condiciones climáticas de los próximos días aumentara lacontaminación del aire. Read full story