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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
Weekly Roundup for Jan. 7, 2022
Today’s digest provides helpful andimportant updates on the following: 1) Upgrade your mask, health officialsurge; 2) What to do if you contract COVID-19; 3) Pfizer booster authorized for12- to 15-year-olds; 4) Reporting health order violations on face coverings; 5)New state rules for visitors to hospitals, long-term care settings; 6) Vaccine& testing opportunities in Sonoma County; 7) COVID-19 community resources& support; 8) Other news items from County of Sonoma Read full story
Did you know you can open a caseonline or by phone?
Did you know you can open a caseonline or by phone?Watch this short video on how to open a case Read full story
¿Sabía que puede abrir un casoen línea o por teléfono?
¿Sabía que puede abrir un caso en línea o por teléfono?Vea este breve video sobre cómo abrir un caso Read full story
Community engagement is what makes our rural communities work
Driving through the rain in West County can be an adventure at times.... 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
Operational Permit (OPR) Program Updates
Permit Sonoma has updated Operational Permitapplication requirements. Please view our <a href="/PRMD/Instructions-and-Forms/WLS-047-Operational-Permit-Application-Required-Contents/" title="Operational Permit applicationrequired contents webpage">Operational Permit applicationrequired contents webpage for more details. The new Operational Permitapplication requirements are effective January 1, 2022. 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
Notice of publishing of Environmental Review Record 3575 Mendocino Ave. Phase II
The Sonoma County Community Development Commission, in its capacity as Responsible Entity is making the Environmental Review Record for the for the senior affordable rental housing project known as 3575 Mendocino available for public viewing. View notice Read full story