Public Health and Prevention Division

updated: 10/22/2024
Public Health and Prevention Vision Statement:
We are Leaders of Change,
Empowering Healthy Communities
The Public Health and Prevention Division works to promote and encourage healthy behaviors, prevent epidemics and the spread of disease, improve early child development, prevent injuries, respond to disasters that impact the medical and health delivery system and assist communities in recovery, and assure the quality and accessibility of health services throughout the county.
Congratulations on your new life together!
Whether you are creating or maintaining a healthy lifestyle or planning to have children or raise a family together, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has information for you and your family.
News Items: Public Health and Prevention Division
This Order requires that, effective November 1, 2024, Healthcare Personnel (HCP) in all Licensed Healthcare Facilities a) be immunized with an annual…
Sierra County Resident Dies of Hantavirus Infection.