Press Releases

November 12, 2019 | Department of Health Services

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

November 08, 2019 | Department of Health Services

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

November 01, 2019 | Department of Health Services

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

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”

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