The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health will end clinic services at seven locations later this month because of significant funding cuts totaling more than $50 million, officials announced […]
Tag: Public Health
Spike in Mpox infections
Los Angeles County has seen a sudden spike in local Mpox infections, health officials said this week as they urged people in high-risk groups to get vaccinated.According to the county […]
Helpline designed to serve those with mental illness
Los Angeles County residents in need of mental health or substance use services can get assistance by calling a centralized call center.The county departments of Mental Health and Public Health […]
‘Concerning increase’ in cases of Mpox in Los Angeles County
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported this week a “concerning increase” of 10 new cases of mpox in the past two weeks, up from a countywide average […]
Cold weather alert in Antelope Valley
Temperatures are expected to dip below freezing in parts of the Southland over the weekend, prompting health officials to issue a cold weather alert. The alert will be in effect […]
Barger releases open letter about COVID masking mandates
Tomorrow, our Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will receive its weekly COVID-19 update from the Department of Public Health. It will undoubtedly include discussion of a forthcoming masking mandate […]
Barger issues open letter against masks
Tomorrow, our Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will receive its weekly COVID-19 update from the Department of Public Health. It will undoubtedly include discussion of a forthcoming masking mandate […]
LAUSD vaccination mandate extended
Educators and families share a common interest in keeping students with their current learning communities and protecting schools from widespread disruption in areas where vaccine numbers are not where they […]
Unvaccinated persons face higher risk of infection
Far more likely to be hospitalized The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) cautions that not getting the COVID-19 vaccine can lead to devastating consequences. Public Health […]

