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September 24, 2019 | Department of Health Services

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


September 23, 2019 | Department of Health Services

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


September 17, 2019 | Department of Health Services

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


September 16, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Health Alert: Vaping-Associated Pulmonary Injury

Health Alert: Vaping-Associated Pulmonary Injury Read full story


September 12, 2019 | Department of Health Services

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


September 12, 2019 | Department of Health Services

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


September 06, 2019 | Department of Health Services

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


September 06, 2019 | Department of Health Services

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


August 30, 2019 | Department of Health Services

County Issues Health Alert for Lung Injuries Associated with Vaping

A Health Alert has been issued for lung injuriesrelated to vaping cannabis, cannabis oils or nicotine products in Sonoma Countyafter the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a statewide HealthAlert. Read full story


August 27, 2019 | Department of Health Services

2019 Continuum of Care Competition Priority List

On August 22, 2019 the Home Sonoma County Leadership Council (CoC Board) approved rating and rankings for new and renewal projects in the FY 2019 Continuum of Care Competition. Read full story