Public Health Services
Public Health Services is dedicated to community wellness and health protection in San Diego County. Public Health Services works to prevent epidemics and the spread of disease, protect against environmental hazards, prevent injuries, promote and encourage healthy behaviors, respond to disasters and assist communities in recovery and assure the quality and accessibility of health services throughout the county.
Public Health Services administration unit offers administrative support to all of the Public Health Services program areas. In addition to internal support, the administration unit is also responsible for coordinating a unified response from the division when information is requested Agency-wide.
- Public Health Services – Programs and Services Brochure
- Public Health Services Major Accomplishments 2016-2017 Report
- Public Health Services Major Accomplishments 2015-2016 Report
- Public Health Services Major Accomplishments 2014-2015 Report
- Public Health Services Major Accomplishments 2013-2014 Report
- Public Health Services Major Accomplishments 2012-2013 Report
- Public Health Services Snapshot of Strategic Plan FY 2018-2021
- Public Health Services Strategic Plan - 2013-2018
- Public Health Services Organizational Chart
- San Diego County Local Public Health System Assessment—June 2018
- Live Well San Diego Community Health Assessment
- Live Well San Diego Community Health Improvement Plan
The service areas and services for Public Health are listed below. Click on any entry for more information.
Black Infant Health (BIH) Program
Border Health Program
CAHAN
- Subscribe to CAHAN
- Access CAHAN Portal
- Public Health Resources
- Current CAHAN Alerts
- CAHAN Archived Alerts
- CAHAN Alerts - Zika
California Children Services (CCS)
Dog Health Certificates - Import
Cancer Concerns in Carlsbad
- Community Forum 6/28/10
- Community Forum 4/28/10
- Cancer Resources
- State Environmental Health Investigations Branch
- Validation of Cancer Cases
- California Cancer Registry (CCR) and Cancer Case Reporting Questions
- Ambient Air Toxics Monitoring at Kelly Elementary School Carlsbad - Final Report
- Carlsbad Cancer Concern Report 12-2010
Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP) Program
- About CHDP
- School Entry Health Requirements
- In-Service Trainings
- CHDP's Treatment Reimbursement (TR) Program
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
- What is Lead Poisoning?
- Sources of Lead Poisoning
- Easy Ways to Protect Your Family From Lead Poisoning
- Home Remodeling Information
- Healthcare Provider Information
- Resources
- Graphs and Maps
Chronic Disease and Health Equity (CDHE)
- About CDHE/Healthy Works
- CalBRACE: California Building Resilience Against Climate Effects
- Healthy Cities, Healthy Residents
- Lactation Supportive Environments
- Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention (NEOP) Program
- Prevention Initiative
- San Diego County Childhood Obesity Initiative
- Sodium Reduction Initiative
- Past Programs
Clinic Services
Community Epidemiology
- Hepatitis A
- Zika Virus
- Diseases and Conditions
- Disease Information for Health Care Providers
- Disease Reporting Requirements for Health Care Providers
- Disease Reporting Requirements for Laboratorians
- Disease Surveillance
- Epidemiology - Statistics and Reports
Community Health Statistics
- 3-4-50 Data and Information
- About the Community Health Statistics Unit
- Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias
- Baby Names
- Community Health Reports
- Data on Seniors
- Demographics and Population Health Data
- Disease Informational Guides and Presentations
- HHSA Regional Data and Presentations
- Live Well San Diego Data Access Portal for Health Data
- Maps and Spatial Statistics
- Public Data Links and Resources
Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP)
County HHSA Physicians Bulletins
CureTB: Binational TB Referral Program
Dental Health Initiative-Share the Care (STC)
Emergency Medical Services
- About EMS
- When to Call 9-1-1
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Certification and Accreditation
- Committee Minutes and Agendas
- County Service Areas
- Disaster Medical and Health Emergency Preparedness
- Education and Training
- Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC)
- Injury Prevention, Epidemiology and Surveillance
- Medical Director
- Medical Reserve Corps
- Prehospital System
- San Diego County Ambulance Ordinance
- Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)
- Trauma System
- Traveler's Safety Tips - Driving in Mexico
Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR)
Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care (HCPCFC)
Health Services Advisory Board (HSAB)
HIV, STD and Hepatitis Branch
- HIV Counseling and Testing Services
- STD Testing and Clinical Services
- HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment Services
- AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)
- Disease Reporting Information
- Disease Fact Sheets and Resources
- Reports and Statistics
- Partner Services (PS)
- Intensive Case Management
- HIV and STD Prevention Unit
- Ryan White Primary Care Contractor Resources
- HIV Pre-Expose Prophylaxis Information
HIV Epidemiology Unit
- HIV/AIDS Reporting Training
- Health Care Provider Toolkit
- Reporting and HIPAA
- Reporting
- Reports and Statistics
- Related Sites
Immunization Program
- San Diego County Immunization Coalition Website
- Foreign Travel Immunization Information
- San Diego Regional Immunization Registry
- Additional Immunization Links and Resources
- Immunization Clinic Schedule
- County Immunization Clinics
- Telephone Immunization Surveys
Maternal, Child, and Family Health Services (MCFHS)
Medical Marijuana Identification Card (MMIC)
- How to Apply
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Frequently Asked Questions (Spanish)
- Fact Sheet (English and Spanish)
- Regulations, Statutes and Information Resources
National Public Health Week in San Diego
Office of Violence Prevention
Office of Vital Records and Statistics
- About Vital Records
- Vital Records - "Authorized Individuals" Law
- Birth Certificates
- Death Certificates
- Burial Permits
Pandemic Influenza
Perinatal Care Network (PCN)
Prescription Drug Monitoring Program/CURES
Public Health Accreditation
Public Health Champion Awards
Public Health Laboratory
Public Health Nursing - PHN
- About Public Health Nursing
- Eligibility for Public Health Nursing
- Employment Opportunities
- Public Health Center PHN Referrals
Public Health Services Materials/Resources, Including Those in Multiple Languages
Quality Assurance Program - QA
Reduce and Eliminate Health Disparities Initiative (REHDI)
Refugee Health Programs
Spills
and Release Reporting
San Diego Kids Health Assurance Network (SD-KHAN)
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Tobacco Control Resource Program (TCRP)
- Quitting Smoking
- Smoking Laws
- Tobacco Control Activities
- Tobacco Control Coalition
- Tobacco Materials
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