News Index

September 07, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Public Notice: Solid Waste Management Program Local Enforcement Agency (LEA)

Sonoma County Environmental Health, Solid Waste 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 Central Disposal Site operates under a Solid Waste Facility Permit issued by the LEA. Read full story

August 30, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County issues health advisory due to poor air quality

The Sonoma County Department of Health Services today issued the following health advisory: Health officials urge Sonoma County residents to limit outdoor activity due to the poor air quality caused by wildfire events throughout Northern California. People may experience adverse health effects from the smoke over Sonoma County and across the region. Read full story

August 23, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County issues Health Advisory for Tough Mudder race participants

The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services has issued a Health Advisory concerning multiple reports of participants in a Tough Mudder race at Sonoma Raceway on Aug. 19 and 20 having developed rash with fever, muscle pain, or nausea/vomiting occurring about 24 hours after the event. Read full story

August 22, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County to host overdose awareness event August 31

Sonoma County Department of Health Services is inviting the public to attend an Aug. 31 event to raise awareness about the dangers of overdosing from substances. The public event, which will include food and demonstrations of overdose prevention tools, is scheduled for International Overdose Awareness Day. Read full story

August 17, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award – Service Engagement with Incarcerated Individuals

The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to theabove referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending tothe Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that the contract be awarded to: Interfaith Shelter Network, Inc. Read full story

August 16, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County launches new community health dashboard

The Sonoma County Department of Health Services today launched a new community health dashboard to increase public awareness of local health trends and improve the community’s ability to respond to changing health needs. Read full story

August 10, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award – Infectious Disease Testing and Vaccine Administration

The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that the contract be awarded to: SpeciaLysts, Inc.; Longview Technology Solutions Read full story

August 09, 2023 | Department of Health Services

RFP for Interim Housing Support Services and Site Management

The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services Homelessness Services Division is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Interim Housing Support Services and Site Management. Read full story

August 01, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Former state public health director named Sonoma County interim health officer

Dr. Karen Smith, an experienced public health official who previously served four years as director of the California Department of Public Health and state health officer, has been named interim health officer by the director of the Sonoma County Department of Health Services. A physician specializing in infectious disease and public health with a master’s degree in public health, Dr. Smith has led health departments at the state and local level. Read full story

July 18, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award - RFP for Behavioral Health Services for Youth

The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that contracts be awarded to Seneca Family of Agencies, LifeWorks of Sonoma County, andIndividuals Now, Inc., dba Social Advocates for Youth (SAY). Read full story