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January 08, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County Issues Public Health Advisory in Response to Winter Storm Hazards

Sonoma County Health Officer Dr. Sundari Mase today issued a Public Health Advisory in response to potential high-water hazards from the winter storms. Read full story


January 08, 2023 | Department of Health Services

El Condado de Sonoma emite un Aviso de Salud Publica en respuesta de los riesgos de la tormenta invernal

La Oficial de Salud del Condado de Sonoma Dra. Sundari Mase emitió un aviso de salud publica hoy en respuesta a peligros potenciales causados por los altos niveles de agua de la tormenta invernal. Read full story


January 05, 2023 | Department of Health Services

2023 Sonoma County Homeless Point-in-Time Count Volunteer Registration Now Open- January 27th !

Friday, January 27, 2023, is the Sonoma County Point-in-Time (PIT) Street Count for all populations of person’s experiencing homelessness. The Count is a requirement for receiving federal homeless assistance funds and provides critical data used to understand homelessness locally and to support strategic decisions about our program. We hope that you are able to help by participating this year! Read full story


December 28, 2022 | Department of Health Services

Dave Kiff named director of Sonoma County Homelessness Services Division

Dave Kiff, a veteran government official with more than 30 years of experience in state and local government, including most recently serving as Interim Executive Director of Sonoma County Community Development Commission, has been named director of the county’s new Homelessness Services Division within the Department of Health Services. Read full story


December 22, 2022 | Department of Health Services

Roseland COVID-19 vaccination clinic reopens after temporary closure due to water damage

The Roseland Community Clinic in southwest Santa Rosa reopened today after a temporary closure due to water damage. The clinic was temporarily closed on Dec. 16 to repair water damage caused by the activation of a fire sprinkler system in an adjacent building. It reopened as an onsite outdoor clinic on Dec. 20 and resumed indoor operations today. Read full story


December 16, 2022 | Department of Health Services

Roseland COVID-19 vaccination, testing clinic temporarily closed due to water damage

The Roseland Community Clinic in southwest Santa Rosa has been temporarily closed to repair water damage caused by a fire sprinkler system in an adjacent building late Thursday night. A fire inside Mercadito Roseland, located in the former Dollar Tree store next door to the clinic, activated the building’s sprinkler system and resulted in water damage to a wall shared with the clinic. Read full story


December 16, 2022 | Department of Health Services

With respiratory viruses circulating, 12 Bay Area Health Officials recommend actions to stay healthy for the holidays

This holiday season, another surge in COVID infections, along with high levels of influenza (flu) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), are straining healthcare systems and impacting families. 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


December 15, 2022 | Department of Health Services

RFP for HIPAA Security Risk Assessment

The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (Department) in coordination with and directed by the Sonoma County Office of County Counsel is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the above RFP. This RFP is intended to select a contractor to conduct a full-scale HIPAA Security Risk Assessment as required by both HIPAA regulations and the County’s contract with the State of California. Read full story


December 14, 2022 | Department of Health Services

RFP for Non-Congregate Shelter and Transitional Hotel Meal Delivery Services

This Request for Proposals (RFP) is being issued by the County of Sonoma Department of Health Services, to contract local food vendors to prepare and deliver hot and cold meals to guests at some or all of the County’s non-congregate shelter and permanent supportive housing site locations for a designated number of meal periods (breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner) per week. Read full story