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On PHRME: Erica Pan discusses the recent infant botulism outbreak and @capublichealth.bsky.social's role in investigation and response. Also, Alex Wheatley outlines resources to help U.S. Island jurisdictions navigate the federal grant system.
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CA Department of Public Health & our West Coast Health Alliance stand together with the dozens of credible medical, health, & autism organizations in sharing that this has been studied extensively with evidence that vaccines are not linked to autism. See our statement www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA...
We have also updated state law to maintain access to vaccines in CA! #PublicHealthforAll (check out website below for more information)
Public health is stronger when we work together. Here’s more on CNN about our West Coast Health Alliance. Our Alliance reflects a shared commitment to transparency, collaboration, & reliable information. This effort will help protect & promote healthy communities. www.linkedin.com/posts/califo...
The dismantling of PH and dismissal of experienced and respected health leaders and advisors, along w/ the lack of using science, data, & evidence to improve our nation’s health are placing lives at risk. CA stands together w/ our public health & medical professional colleagues to uphold integrity.
The May 3 Wine Country ride was a great way to kick off Bike Month!
May is BIKE MONTH! 🚲 From reducing your carbon footprint and improving your health to exploring your community and promoting bike safety, Bike Month celebrates the many benefits of biking. Grab your helmet and hop on your bike to join the fun!
Let's celebrate public health agencies working to help everyone achieve their best health. With our bold new brand, we continue to tackle challenges, promote safety and keep California thriving.
Learn more about CDPH and our initiatives at cdph.ca.gov
#NationalPublicHealthWeek #WeAreCDPH
Measles vaccination rates for California kindergartners dipped last year, new data shows. We have work to do to not lose ground on vaccine preventable diseases!
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2025 State of Public Health in CA testimony+ some data w/ life expectancy and leading causes of death and ongoing disparity trends is now posted. The drivers of premature deaths are striking: drug and alcohol related deaths and suicide are among the top 3 causes of death between the ages of 15-64.
Our first measles death in a healthy unvaccinated child in over 20 years is preventable & tragic, and several more in the ICU + over 30 hospitalizations. We need to keep vaccination rates high and sadly they are dropping- only 82% are vaccinated in the TX area w/ the recent outbreak of >200 cases.
Five years after the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have learned so much, congrats to the team that just published this re our approach to using HPI to direct resources and interventions to where they are needed most to address the SD of Health journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
2nd unvaccinated measles death in NM today. Of note: the unvaccinated TX death was the 1st healthy child death in >20 yrs. Adult in 2015 + teen in 2003 deaths were immunosuppressed. Other 2003 death was a 75yo. 208 cases from this outbreak & MMR prevents! Vit A may help treat, but does NOT prevent!
March is Women’s History Month!
From trailblazers in epidemiology to advocates for health care equity, women have been at the forefront of shaping public health policies and practices.
Join us in celebrating the remarkable contributions of women in public health. ❤️
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Great opportunity yesterday to share the great work of our CDPH H5N1 Bird Flu team, local health depts, & others alongside CDFA colleagues Secretary Karen Ross & State Vet Dr. Annette Jones @ the CA Joint Agriculture & Health Senate Committee hearing on Avian Flu. #HealthyCAforAll #PublicHealth
Webinar Strong Start & Beyond: Fitness & Nutrition for Optimal Health Wednesday, March 5 With Dr. Diana E. Ramos, California Surgeon General Time: 12:00pm-12:45pm PST Register today
Special guest speakers: Fariha Chowdhury, MSc California WIC Director Women, Infants and Children Division, California Department of Public Health Renata Simril President & CEO LA84 Foundation Brenda Rea, MD, DrPH, PT, RD, DipABLM, LM Intensivist Medical Director of Education American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Next week, join us for the #StrongStartAndBeyond partner webinar on fitness & nutrition with guests Fariha Chowdhury of @CAPublicHealth, Brenda Rea of @ACLifeMed + @RenataAngeleno of @LA84Foundation.
📅 Wednesday, March 5, 2025
⏰ 12-12:45 PM PST
📍 Zoom bit.ly/4eS6I4N
Fully cook oysters and other shellfish before eating. Raw or undercooked shellfish can be contaminated with germs like norovirus, which can make people sick with vomiting or diarrhea. Learn more: www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID...
One preventable death of a healthy child is too many- we had eliminated measles in 2000, & now in recent years we are seeing increased cases in unvaccinated travelers,+ sadly increasing outbreaks in pockets of unvaccinated communities in the U.S. This is very infectious and deaths in 1-2/1000 cases.
State of Public Health 2025: “Public health activities are investments in keeping people well, in contrast to where we spend most of our health dollars caring for illness.” (3 vs 97%, to put some numbers to where health dollars are spent) #HealthyCAforall
DYK? Regular screenings are crucial for finding cancer early, making it more treatable & manageable. Depending on your age & risk factors, you may be due for a screening. Talk to your doctor about cancer screening today. 💗
📲Learn more: www.cdc.gov/cancer/preve....
#HealthyCA4All #CancerScreening
It’s not too late to get vaccinated! This is one of our worst flu seasons in a long time, and sadly we’ve already had 11 pediatric deaths from flu this season. Getting vaccinated not only helps prevent severe illness for you, but helps protect our community including the very young and older adults!
@tomasaragon.bsky.social thank you for this wonderful welcome. Your words actually made me tear up, and I’m so honored to follow in your footsteps! Wishing you the best in retirement!!
It's official! Honored to be sworn in as the next California State Public Health Officer & CA DPH Director. @calhhs.bsky.social @capublichealth.bsky.social Thank you for your trust in me to continue our important public health work towards healthy and thriving communities for all! #HealthyCA4All
"CDPH Director Dr Aragon Shares Wildfire Health & Safety Tips"
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Could not think of a better way to honor MLK today than service in Oakland. Inspiring opening remarks from Mia Bonta, Lateefah Simon, and many others serving Oakland, then we helped plant flowers and shrubs and decorated benches at Brookfield Elementary #mlkday
