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Programs Provided by the Public Health Department

The Santa Clara County Public Health Department is the guardian of the public's health by advocating for policy changes, planning community efforts, promoting and enforcing laws and legal requirements, and delivering diverse programs and services. The Public Health Department looks for opportunities to take leadership roles in increasing community awareness of health problems, and actively engages diverse partners to develop strategic plans that address these problems.

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