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Medical Director Services for Juvenile Institutions and Valley of the Moon Children's Home
The Department is requestingproposals from clinical healthcare organizations that maintain a focus onpediatric and adolescent care, but also encompass specialty care such as OBGYN,Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT) Services for Opiate Use Disorder andpsychiatric services, to provide Medical Director Services and potentiallymid-level services at Juvenile Hall, Probation Camp, and VOMCH. Read full story
Birth Defects. Learn more about what causes, and how to prevent, Birth Defects.
Not all birth defects are preventable, but healthy lifestyle choices lower the risk of birth defects. A combination of Exposures and Risk Factors contribute to raising or reducing the chances of birth defects. Learn more about lowering the risks of birth defects: Read full story
Covid updates: Vaccination during pregnancy talking points, new booster requirements and isolations guidelines.
Local, State and CDC Covid updates for the perinatal community. New MCH vaccination in pregnancy talking points, the difference between antigen and PCR tests. Will Covid become endemic? Is Covid causing developmental delays in kids? Read full story
Sonoma CountyContinuum of Care (CoC) Board 2022 Elections
The Sonoma County CoC Board is the decision-making body of the Sonoma County Continuum of Care. The Sonoma County Continuum of Care addresses the problems of housing and homelessness by having a countywide, community-informed, and person-centered CoC system that is compassionate, inclusive, financially responsible, equitable, coordinated, and outcomes based. Nominations are hereby invited for five (5) seats to be chosen by eligible CoC voters at the CoC Quarterly Membership meeting on March 2, 2022 at 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Nominations and Statement of Interest forms will be accepted until February 23rd at 5:00pm. Read full story
Request for Proposals for Hepatitis C Testing Services
The County of Sonoma is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals for Hepatitis C Testing Services. Read full story
Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Preventionand Control
The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (Department) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for STD Prevention and Control. Read full story
New research and educational opportunities for perinatal professionals
Perinatal Covid vaccination updates. Cal AIM changes explained, the new doula benefit and free CHW training. Updates on hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, paid leave, and the White House Call to Action to Reduce Maternal Morbidity and Mortality. Read full story
2022 Sonoma County Homeless Point-in-Time Count Volunteer Registration Now Open!
Friday, February 25, 2022 is the Sonoma County Point-in-Time (PIT) Street Count for all populations of person’s experiencing homelessness. The Count is a requirement for receiving federal homeless assistance funds and provides critical data used to understand homelessness locally and to support strategic decisions about our program. Read full story
Holidays can be challenging in so many ways. Keep everyone entertained with these free virtual activities. Learn where to access local food support and mental health resources.
Free virtual family programs, from a kids book writing class to exciting air and space topics. Or maybe you want to learn how to host a virtual party? We also list resources for the local food bank and Buckelew Free Family Support Programs. Read full story
Sonoma CountyContinuum of Care (CoC) Membership Open Applications
The Sonoma County Continuum of Care (CoC) is now accepting applications to become a member of the Continuum of Care. The Sonoma County CoC addresses the problems of housing and homelessness by having a countywide, community-informed, and person-centered CoC system that is compassionate, inclusive, financially responsible, equitable, coordinated, and outcomes-based. Anyone or any entity committed to the prevention and ending of homeless is welcome in the Continuum of Care. Read full story