Press Releases
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
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
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
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
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
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
Aviso De Clima Frio “Código Azul”
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
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
County Issues Health Alert for Lung Injuries Associated with Vaping
A Health Alert has been issued for lung injuriesrelated to vaping cannabis, cannabis oils or nicotine products in Sonoma Countyafter the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a statewide HealthAlert. Read full story
Department of Health Services Selects Emelia Gabriele as Chief Financial Officer
The Department of Health Services (DHS) todayannounced the selection of Emilia Gabriele as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effectiveJuly 30, 2019. Read full story