Press Releases

December 18, 2019 | Department of Health Services

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

December 18, 2019 | Department of Health Services

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

November 20, 2019 | Department of Health Services

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

November 12, 2019 | Department of Health Services

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

November 08, 2019 | Department of Health Services

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

November 01, 2019 | Department of Health Services

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

November 01, 2019 | Department of Health Services

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

October 27, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Cold Weather "Code Blue" Advisory

2019-10-27 false Immediate Cold Weather "Code Blue" Advisory Santa Rosa CA Santa Rosa, CA – October 27, 2019 – Effective Sunday, October 27, 2019, Sonoma County is issuing a “code blue” cold weather advisory in response to the National Weather Service’s prediction for near freezing overn Read full story

October 27, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Aviso De Clima Frio “Código Azul”

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