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April 11, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Public Notice Healdsburg Transfer Station SWIS No. 49-AA-0245

The Sonoma County Environmental Health Department, Solid Waste Management Program, acting as the LocalEnforcement 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. The Healdsburg Transfer Station operates under a Solid Waste Facility Permit issued by the LEA. The operator has filed an application for a Report of Facility Information (RFI) amendment with the LEA. The RFI describes the design and operation of the facility. Read full story

December 16, 2022 | Department of Health Services

Public Notice Recology Sonoma Marin– SWIS 49-AA-0399

Sonoma County Environmental Health, 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. The Recology Sonoma Marin Material Recovery Facility site operates under a Solid Waste Facility Permit issued by the LEA. The operator has filed an application for a Report of Facility Information (RFI) amendment with the LEA. The RFI describes the design and operation of the facility. Read full story

September 08, 2022 | Department of Health Services

RFP for Animal Services Veterinarian

The County of Sonoma is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposal for an Animal Service Veterinarian for the Department of Health Services, Public Health Division. Read full story

February 09, 2022 | Department of Health Services

Love and Sex and Sexually Transmitted Infection. PrEP for Women and During Pregnancy.

STIs, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis, increase the risk for HIV; women are under prescribed PrEP to protect against HIV infection. STD-HIV screening in pregnancy and 2021 STI treatment guidelines. Read full story

January 26, 2022 | Department of Health Services

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, data, training, patient information

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. The Sonoma County birthing community reports alcohol use rates twice the state average. There is no "safe" amount of alcohol use during pregnancy. Learn more, access patient handouts, link to trainings for medical professionals. Read full story

January 19, 2022 | Department of Health Services

Financial literacy and financial well-being are important to overall health.

Learn more about the link between financial literacy and overall health and wellness, and access resources for financial wellness and emergency financial support. Read full story

January 12, 2022 | Department of Health Services

Birth Defects. Learn more about what causes, and how to prevent, Birth Defects.

Not all birth defects are preventable, but healthy lifestyle choices lower the risk of birth defects. A combination of Exposures and Risk Factors contribute to raising or reducing the chances of birth defects. Learn more about lowering the risks of birth defects: Read full story

January 05, 2022 | Department of Health Services

Covid updates: Vaccination during pregnancy talking points, new booster requirements and isolations guidelines.

Local, State and CDC Covid updates for the perinatal community. New MCH vaccination in pregnancy talking points, the difference between antigen and PCR tests. Will Covid become endemic? Is Covid causing developmental delays in kids? Read full story

December 21, 2021 | Department of Health Services

New research and educational opportunities for perinatal professionals

Perinatal Covid vaccination updates. Cal AIM changes explained, the new doula benefit and free CHW training. Updates on hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, paid leave, and the White House Call to Action to Reduce Maternal Morbidity and Mortality. Read full story

December 08, 2021 | Department of Health Services

Holidays can be challenging in so many ways. Keep everyone entertained with these free virtual activities. Learn where to access local food support and mental health resources.

Free virtual family programs, from a kids book writing class to exciting air and space topics. Or maybe you want to learn how to host a virtual party? We also list resources for the local food bank and Buckelew Free Family Support Programs. Read full story