Public Health has a variety of programs available for children, adults and families. Resource referral and linkage is also a large component of the services provided. Some of the programs available include:
•Communicable Disease Investigation, Prevention and Control
•Immunizations for adults and children
•Lead Poisoning Prevention Program-offers education and surveillance
•Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) for supplemental food, nutrition education
•Child Health & Disability Prevention (CHDP)- referrals and follow ups for periodic health screening
•Keep Baby Safe Child Car Seat Program- education on proper use of car seats, current laws
•California Children’s Services (CCS)-assists with medical expenses for children 0-21 with qualifying medical conditions
•Targeted Case Management (TCM)-Public Health Nurse makes home visits to referred families to provide health assessments, resources and referrals, health and life skills teaching
•Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)-offers support and home visits to affected families
•Emergency Preparedness (EP)- emergency response planning and preparation
•Tobacco Prevention and Education-provides a comprehensive approach to prevention, education, quit smoking and chewing strategies
•Emergency Medical Services (EMS)-provides oversight services to maintain efficient emergency medical services