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January 05, 2018 | Department of Health Services
EMS Development and Improvement Workgroup Rescheduled
The Sonoma County EMS Development and Improvement Workgroup cancelled due to the Sonoma Complex Fires has been rescheduled for February 9, 2018, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM. Read full story
January 02, 2018 | Department of Health Services
Flu Season is Here...Get Vaccinated!
Influenza season is beginning – it is important to get vaccinated every year. Everyone six months and older needs a flu shot. Read full story
December 22, 2017 | Department of Health Services
Public Notice for Registration Permit for Recology Sonoma Marin
PUBLIC NOTICE ISHEREBY GIVEN, In compliance with AB1497 and California Code of Regulations(CCR), Title 27 Section 21660.3, that the Sonoma County Department of HealthServices, Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) is processing aRegistration Permit for Recology Sonoma Marin. Read full story
December 21, 2017 | Department of Health Services
Self Care Health Advisory
Sonoma County and its residents have faced unprecedented trauma in the face of the recent October fires. The Sonoma County Department of Health Services wants to encourage our community to take care of themselves this holiday season by being attuned to the needs of our minds and bodies. Read full story
November 28, 2017 | Department of Health Services
Summary of Proposals Now Available
Members of the Lower Russian River Homeless Task Force have selected six organizations to receive funding to house 50 individuals experiencing homelessness and mitigate the effects of homelessness in the Lower Russian River. The document below outlines summaries of the proposals and the rationale of the review panel for the funding amounts determined. The recommendations will be brought before the Board of Supervisors at their regularly scheduled Hearing on December 5, 2017. Read full story
November 26, 2017 | Department of Health Services
Homeless Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
During this meeting, they reviewed the recommendations from a report commissioned by the Sonoma County Community Development Commission (CDC) assessing the current state of the homeless systems of care. Read full story
September 27, 2017 | Department of Health Services
Cavity Free Sonoma Program Launches
Cavity Free Sonoma is a new countywide program helping children age 0 through 6 years of age, who are eligible for Medi-Cal insurance, get dental care before they have pain and infection. This new program is operating in every community health center dental clinic and is accepting new patients. Read full story
September 01, 2017 | Department of Health Services
Public Notice for Registration Permit for PRS Recycling Direct Transfer Operation
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, In compliance with AB1497 and CaliforniaCode of Regulations (CCR), Title 27 Section 21660.3, that the Sonoma CountyDepartment of Health Services, Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) isprocessing a Registration Permit for Pacific Recycling Solutions, Inc. Read full story
July 26, 2017 | Department of Health Services
Blue-Green Algae Toxins Detected in Russian River
On Wednesday, July 26, 2017 DHS received test results indicatingthat a low-level of blue-green algae toxins are present in certain areas of theriver. In accordance with state guidance, the level of toxin present is enoughto trigger the posting of “Caution” signs. Signs in both English and Spanishwill be posted at the ten major beaches along the Russian River. Read full story
June 12, 2017 | Department of Health Services
Tobacco Retail License Renewal
By June 30, 2017, all licensed tobacco retailers located in the unincorporated areas of Sonoma County must renew their Tobacco Retail License from the Sonoma County Health Department in order to continue selling tobacco products (including electronic cigarettes). Read full story