News Index
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
Health Alert: Vaping-Associated Pulmonary Injury
Health Alert: Vaping-Associated Pulmonary Injury Read full story
National Weather Service Heat Advisory for Sonoma County
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory in Sonoma County for today and tomorrow, Friday, September 13, 2019 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Read full story
Servicio Nacional de Meteorología para el Condado de Sonoma
ElServicio Meteorológico Nacional emitió un aviso de calor en el condado deSonoma para hoy y mañana viernes 13 de septiembre de 11 a.m. a 7 p.m. Read full story
Mental Health Services Act Newsletter September 2019 Issue
The MHSA newsletter is published every two to three months by the County of Sonoma Department of Health Services Behavioral Health Division. Read full story
Update September 6, 2019: Blue-green Algae Caution SignsPosted at Spring Lake in Santa Rosa
This afternoon signs were posted at Spring Lake park in the City of Santa Rosa to warn the public of any blue-green algae (BGA) that may be present in the lake. DHS Environmental Health, in conjunction with the Sonoma County Parks Department will be collecting samples to be tested today to determine if harmful algae blooms are present in Spring Lake. 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
2019 Continuum of Care Competition Priority List
On August 22, 2019 the Home Sonoma County Leadership Council (CoC Board) approved rating and rankings for new and renewal projects in the FY 2019 Continuum of Care Competition. Read full story
Public ChargeTraining for Advocates and Service Providers on August 20, 2019 in SanBernardino
There are training resources available to help service providers and community-based organizations (CBOs) to discuss public charge with patients, clients and the community from the California Primary Care Association (CPCA). Read full story
Public Notice: Solid Waste Management Program Local Enforcement Agency
PUBLIC NOTICE ISHEREBY GIVEN, The Sonoma County Environmental Health Department, Solid Waste Management Program, acting as the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) is certified by the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to enforce state laws and regulations at solid waste sites within its jurisdiction Read full story