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November 01, 2019 | Department of Health Services

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


October 27, 2019 | Department of Health Services

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


October 27, 2019 | Department of Health Services

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


September 17, 2019 | Department of Health Services

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


August 30, 2019 | Department of Health Services

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


July 29, 2019 | Department of Health Services

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


July 26, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Heat Notification: Tips toStay Cool as Temperatures Rise

The National Weather Service is forecasting hot temperatures throughout the region and in Sonoma County over the next few days. Inland temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s throughout the weekend, with cooler temperatures returning on Monday. Sonoma County will see the highest temperatures on Saturday, July 27 with several areas in the County moving into the orange and red level HeatRisk forecast. Read full story


June 28, 2019 | Department of Health Services

California HOPE Counseling Program to End June 30, 2019

The Crisis Counseling Assistance and TrainingProgram, known locally as California HOPE, administered in Sonoma County through the Department ofHealth Services, will be concluding June 30, 2019. Read full story


June 10, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Notificación de calor:Consejos para mantenerse fresco a medida que aumentan las temperaturas

El Servicio Nacional de Meteorología pronostica temperaturas altas en toda la región y en el Condado de Sonoma en los próximos días. El clima las cálido será el lunes 10 de junio de 2019. Se espera que las temperaturas del interior alcancen los 90 grados más altos y los 100 grados más bajos, mientras que las temperaturas más cercanas a la costa se mantendrán más leves. Se predice que las temperaturas serán más frescas durante las horas de la noche. Read full story


June 07, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Heat Notification: Tips toStay Cool as Temperatures Rise

The National Weather Service is forecasting hot temperatures throughout the region and in Sonoma County over the next few days. The hottest weather will be on Monday, June 10, 2019. Inland temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s and low 100s while temperatures closer to the coast will remain milder. Read full story