News Index

January 26, 2022 | Department of Health Services

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, data, training, patient information

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. The Sonoma County birthing community reports alcohol use rates twice the state average. There is no "safe" amount of alcohol use during pregnancy. Learn more, access patient handouts, link to trainings for medical professionals. Read full story

January 19, 2022 | Department of Health Services

Financial literacy and financial well-being are important to overall health.

Learn more about the link between financial literacy and overall health and wellness, and access resources for financial wellness and emergency financial support. Read full story

January 14, 2022 | Department of Health Services

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

January 12, 2022 | Department of Health Services

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

January 05, 2022 | Department of Health Services

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

January 03, 2022 | Department of Health Services

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

December 29, 2021 | Department of Health Services

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

December 23, 2021 | Department of Health Services

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

December 21, 2021 | Department of Health Services

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

December 14, 2021 | Department of Health Services

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