News and information about public health issues in the county.

• H1N1 Influenza Concerns Easing - May 7, 2009
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• COUNTY EXPLORES FURTHER PROTECTIONS AGAINST SECONDHAND SMOKE - September 11, 2008
  The health and well-being of the residents and employees of this County is one of my top priorities.
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• COUNTYWIDE PROGRAM FOR SAFE NEEDLE DISPOSAL AVAILABLE - September 11, 2008
  In March of this year, I asked County staff to research ways to create a sharps take-back program for our residents.
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• County to Consider Safe Drop-Off Points for Excess Pills - March 20, 2008
  On March 18, the Board of Supervisors unanimously supported my request for the county to consider a program to take back unused medications. ...
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• Public Health Department Offers Ways to Limit Staph Infections - Nov. 7, 2007
  About 1 out of every 100 people carries drug-resistant bacteria without feeling ill effects, according to the California Department of Public Health. The Staphylococcus aureus bacterium, known as staph, usually causes minor infections of cuts and pimples. ...
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• County Offers Safe Alternative to Mothers in Need - Aug. 16, 2007
  When a new mother is unable or unwilling to care for her child, she may feel as if she has nowhere to turn. In times of desperation, a new mother may feel that her only option is to abandon her child and hope someone finds the baby. ...
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• Massive Toy Recall Focuses Spotlight on Lead Poisoning Prevention Month - Aug. 16, 2007
  Millions of toys sold all over the country have been recalled in the past month. Mattel and other toy manufacturers discovered that paint used on the toys had a high level of lead, which could injure children if ingested. ...
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• West Nile Virus Found in San Jose's Cambrian Park Neighborhood - July 19, 2007
  Summer is the perfect breeding time for mosquitoes, and with mosquitoes comes West Nile Virus. ...
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