Posted on: November 22, 2019
Read about the county’s new Suicide Fatality Review team, learn more about Sempervirens psychiatric hospital as it celebrates 50 years and check out the list of NAMI support groups offered throughout the county. It’s all in the fall issue of DHHS Connect.
DHHS Connect Fall 2019 (PDF)
Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: July 3, 2019
The summer issue of DHHS Connect is now available. Learn how the statewide CalFresh expansion is helping Humboldt County residents, find tips to protect yourself from illness when traveling abroad and read an update from DHHS Director Connie Beck.
DHHS Connect Summer 2019 (PDF)
Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: September 6, 2017
Members of the county’s Suicide Prevention Network gave a presentation to the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors Tuesday morning focusing on local prevention efforts.
Rob England from United Indian Health Services, Heather Freitas from the Out ...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: May 1, 2017
The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) and the Eureka Grocery Outlet are teaming up again for Fruit and Veggie Fest 2017.
The annual event, which celebrates healthy eating at food retail stores statewide, will take place Thurs...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: April 27, 2017
The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is inviting the community to participate in celebrations and activities aimed at reducing stigma and raising awareness. Known locally as “May is Mental Health Matters Month,” the calenda...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: April 26, 2017
The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) Employment Training Division invites job seekers to the 2017 Redwood Coast Career Fair.
DHHS and its Job Market partners including the North Coast Employer Advisory Council, are hosting t...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: April 17, 2017
Wet weather test period extended
The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Environmental Health (DEH) has, again, extended the wet weather test period for the evaluation of proposed individual on-site wastewater treatment s...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: April 14, 2017
Local residents who use illegal or “street” drugs may be at increased risk of overdose, according to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), because pills and tablets that look like common pain medications like Norco and Vic...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: April 14, 2017
Job hunters will get an opportunity to meet more than 50 local employers during the 2017 Redwood Coast Career Fair, Tuesday, May 2, from noon to 2 p.m. The Job Market partners and the North Coast Employer Advisory Council needed more space this year and h...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: March 8, 2017
Today, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released the results of its Healthy Stores for a Healthy Community survey which shows that Humboldt County youth have more access to unhealthy products than the state average.
The survey covers the a...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: February 16, 2017
The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Environmental Health (DEH) recently issued hazardous waste violation fines to four businesses that operate in Humboldt County.
The penalties and agency costs totaling $29,...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: February 14, 2017
The need for vaccinations does not end with early childhood. As kids approach their junior high years, so does the need for updated immunizations.
“Some childhood vaccines provide immunity that can gradually decrease over time, exposing a child t...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: February 7, 2017
The Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) Public Health Laboratory has confirmed that a dog that was briefly in Humboldt County has tested positive for rabies.
This dog is believed to have contracted rabies after an encounter with a rabid skunk ...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: January 27, 2017
It’s National Children’s Dental Health Month, and the Humboldt County Dental Advisory Group is inviting residents to celebrate with free events and dental supplies.
As part of a national awareness campaign started by the American Dental...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: January 27, 2017
In a continued effort to reduce cervical cancer in women, the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is promoting January’s nationwide designation as Cervical Health Awareness Month.
DHHS’s Public Health is joi...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: January 26, 2017
Do you or a family member have experience in the local mental health system? Community members are encouraged to lend their insight by serving on the Humboldt County Behavioral Health Board (BHB). Members advocate for behavioral health services to the Hum...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: January 11, 2017
Quitting smoking is a great way to start the New Year, and the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services is reminding smokers that kicking the habit immediately improves health and saves money.
While a pack-a-day smoker can spend around $2,...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: January 6, 2017
This year’s Point-in-Time (PIT) homeless count has been postponed by one month as recruitment for volunteers continues. Originally scheduled for the end of January, the PIT count will now take place in the early-morning hours of Feb. 28.
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: December 28, 2016
The Public Health branch of the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) has been awarded national accreditation by the Public Health Accreditation Board. One of 141 accredited health departments nationwide, Humboldt is the first C...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: December 21, 2016
The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services Division of Environmental Health (DEH) reminds people to prioritize food safety this holiday season.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and California Department of Public Health off...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: December 12, 2016
The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services Division of Environmental Health (DEH), announces the opening of the wet weather test period for the evaluation of proposed individual on-site wastewater treatment systems (OWTS).
The effec...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: November 29, 2016
World AIDS Day connects people around the world to show solidarity in the fight against HIV and AIDS. This year it will be celebrated on Thursday, Dec. 1. Started in 1988, the observance is an opportunity to share new tools to fight the epidemic, like Pre...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: November 21, 2016
On Monday, Nov. 21, the Veterans Service Office (VSO) opened the doors at its new location. The VSO has been located inside the Humboldt County Courthouse since the 1940s.
The new office, located at the corner of Sixth and L streets, is bigger, has mo...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: November 15, 2016
Tobacco-Free Humboldt and The American Cancer Society (ACS) are encouraging local smokers to participate in the Great American Smokeout on Thursday, Nov. 17. The Great American Smokeout is a national event planned by ACS to support smokers to quit tobacco...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: November 14, 2016
The County of Humboldt is seeking input from the community on improvements to current waterless toilet regulations. A discussion forum has been scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 17, at Trinidad Town Hall.
The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: November 8, 2016
With Veterans Day Friday, Nov. 11, the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services Veterans Service Office (VSO) is reminding local vets to make sure they are getting services they’ve earned.
There are a number of services available to Hu...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: October 13, 2016
Flu season has officially begun, and health officials say now is a good time to get vaccinated.
The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is offering the vaccine at its Public Health Clinic, 529 I St. in Eureka. Flu shots are...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: September 28, 2016
The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) has shingles vaccines available, and area seniors are encouraged to get this immunization.
Qualifying low-income seniors can get the shingles vaccine at the Public Health Clinic in Eu...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: September 20, 2016
The County of Humboldt is seeking input from the community on improvements to current waterless toilet regulations. A discussion forum has been scheduled for Friday, Sept. 30, at the Healy Senior Resource Center in Redway.
The Humboldt County Departmen...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: September 15, 2016
In just over a month, 30 homeless people have already found housing thanks to the efforts of the 30-60 Housing First Campaign in Eureka.
The campaign goal was hit late last week, and that number is expected to rise.
A joint venture between the City...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: September 14, 2016
The amount of opioids prescribed in Humboldt County is going down. Opioids are a type of painkiller that can have serious side effects including overdose and death. Since 2009, more people have died from opioid overdose than car crashes in the United Stat...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: September 10, 2016
An estimated 4,000 gallons of gasoline from a petroleum tanker that overturned Wednesday in Southern Humboldt has leaked above the South Fork of the Eel River.
The incident occurred just south of the Salmon Creek exit from northbound U.S. Highway 101.
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: September 2, 2016
Today, the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) Public Health Laboratory confirmed that a cat in Orleans tested positive for rabies. A fox from the Orleans area also tested positive for rabies last month.
DHHS reminds every...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: September 2, 2016
The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is partnering with community groups to host events and trainings during National Suicide Prevention Month.
The purpose of the month’s events is to call attention to suicide as a comm...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: August 19, 2016
Officials with the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Environmental Health (DEH) are reminding consumers to use licensed contractors to get groundwater well work completed.
DEH has seen a significant increase in the...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: August 18, 2016
School will be back in session soon, and it’s time for parents to gather school supplies and backpacks as well as make sure kids are up-to-date on their vaccines.
A new state mandate requires that all children entering transitional kindergarten, kinde...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: August 18, 2016
The Breastfeeding Task Force (BFTF) of Humboldt County is providing a Breastfeeding Rest Stop booth at the Humboldt County Fair, Aug. 18 to 28, in Ferndale.
The booth will be located in Friendship Square, between Belotti Hall and the Dairy Barn. The R...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: August 10, 2016
The Humboldt Housing and Homeless Coalition invites members of the community to the Adorni Center Thursday, Aug. 11, to learn more about Housing First.
The free, all-day Housing First Summit will feature keynote speaker Sam Tsemberis, Ph.D., founder of...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: August 5, 2016
The County of Humboldt is seeking input from the community on waterless toilet regulations. Waterless toilets are also known as composting toilets or, as defined in the Humboldt County General Plan, alternative systems.
The majority of the current Humb...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: August 5, 2016
The Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) Public Health Laboratory confirmed that a fox from the Orleans area has tested positive for rabies. Testing was conducted following an incident that involved human exposure, with one person now receivin...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: August 3, 2016
The City of Eureka and County of Humboldt are launching a campaign that’s goal is to house 30 homeless people in 60 days.
“We’ve been working on this for quite a few months,” said Eureka City Manager Greg Sparks. “We’re very excited to continue to par...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: July 28, 2016
For the first time in more than five years, a dog in Humboldt County has tested positive for rabies. The infection is believed to have resulted from a fight with a rabid skunk, although staff from the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) have ...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: July 22, 2016
The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services Mobile Outreach team is joining local agencies for an event in Hoopa. The effort is in response to the community’s reduced access to resources following the closure of the Hoopa Ray’s Food Plac...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: July 15, 2016
Environmental Health officials with the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS), Mendocino County Environmental Health (Mendocino EH), and North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) are issuing a warning to recreat...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: July 15, 2016
Two dogs from the Hydesville area were attacked by foxes that subsequently tested positive for rabies. Both dogs have been placed under 30-day, strict isolation quarantines. One of the incidents involved human exposures, with two people now receiving prop...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: July 8, 2016
Teamwork is helping the job hunt for applicants throughout Humboldt County.
The Job Market operators Redwood Community Action Agency, College of the Redwoods and the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services Employment Training Divisio...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: July 1, 2016
With tick season in full swing, the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services is reminding people to protect themselves and their animals against ticks.
The tiny, spider-like bugs attach themselves onto the skin of people and animals an...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: June 7, 2016
With summer just around the corner, many Humboldt County residents are planning to travel outside of the country.
Exposure to new places, foods and cultures can be exciting, but may also bring with it exposure to new illnesses.
“When traveling out ...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: May 18, 2016
Humboldt County joins more than 2,000 U.S. communities this May in celebrating National Toddler Immunization Month.
The commemoration marks vaccination’s critical role in protecting children, and underscores the importance of fully immunizing children ...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: May 16, 2016
The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) Employment Training Division invites job hunters to the 2016 Redwood Coast Career Fair.
DHHS, along with its Job Market partners and the North Coast Employer Advisory Council, is host...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: May 12, 2016
A fox believed to have bitten a Fortuna teen and behaved aggressively at two locations has tested positive for rabies. The test was performed today at the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) Public Health Laboratory in Eureka.
The two inci...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: May 5, 2016
The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) and the Eureka Grocery Outlet are teaming up for Fruit and Veggie Fest 2016.
The annual event, which celebrates healthy eating at food retail stores statewide, will take place Tuesda...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: May 3, 2016
Youth and mental health advocates are gathering on the red carpet and inviting the community to join in. The Directing Change film screening takes place on Saturday, May 7, at the Eureka Theater during Arts Alive! The night is a celebration of young film ...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: April 28, 2016
The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) Employment Training Division invites job hunters to the 2016 Redwood Coast Career Fair. DHHS, along with its Job Market partners and the North Coast Employer Advisory Council, is hosting...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: April 26, 2016
Since the beginning of the year, 23 formerly homeless families have moved into housing thanks to a CalWORKs grant announced late last year.
The California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Program—CalWORKs—provides needy families with time-l...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: April 20, 2016
Local residents who use illegal or “street” drugs may be at increased risk of overdose, according to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Pills and tablets that look like Norco®, Vicodin® and other pain medications may contain fentanyl, a po...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: March 10, 2016
SACRAMENTO – California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith today announced that a water quality study being performed in Humboldt County may result in portions of Humboldt Bay turning red.
The st...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: March 7, 2016
This spring the Job Market and College of the Redwoods will offer short-term trainings designed to help folks move into a new job quickly.
Two trainings are accepting applicants now. Both are intensive seven- to eight-week courses designed to provide ...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: February 23, 2016
Over the last decade or so, Humboldt County has become a hotbed for the manufacturing of garden and agricultural soil products. People in the business of producing compost, or creating soil products or fertilizers by mixing materials such as compost, man...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: February 8, 2016
The need for vaccinations does not end with early childhood. As kids approach their junior high years, so does the need for updated immunizations.
“Immunity received from some childhood vaccines can gradually decrease over time, exposing a child to ser...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: February 1, 2016
The Humboldt County Dental Advisory Group invites residents to celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month in February with free events and dental supplies.
As part of a national awareness campaign started by the American Dental Association, the ...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: January 7, 2016
As part of the process of reviewing its onsite wastewater (septic) permitting program, the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Environmental Health (DEH) released three draft documents for public review and comment.
I...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: January 4, 2016
Ever had a desire to switch careers but haven’t found the right opportunity? Do retraining opportunities that take two or more years require more time than you can afford? The Job Market can help.
This winter, the Job Market and College of the Redwood...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: December 21, 2015
The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Environmental Health (DEH), is announcing the opening of the wet weather test period for the evaluation of proposed individual on-site wastewater treatment systems (OWTS).
The ...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: December 18, 2015
The California State Association of Counties (CSAC) has awarded Humboldt County Health & Human Services Director Phillip R. Crandall the prestigious Circle of Service Award. It was presented Thursday at the Professional Building in Eureka.
The Circ...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: December 16, 2015
Being away from home can be difficult at any time of year, especially during the holiday season. If you have family or other opportunities waiting for you at home but do not have the means to get there, the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: December 3, 2015
Still need a flu vaccine, but not looking forward to a shot in the arm? The Public Health Clinic is taking appointments for FluMist flu vaccine nasal spray.
The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services’
Public Health Clinic recently ...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: November 23, 2015
With the start of the holiday season just around the corner, the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) Public Health is reminding people to keep food safety in mind.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Californ...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: November 6, 2015
New legislation taking effect Thursday will allow Humboldt County’s veterans to access all of their well-earned benefits simply by presenting a California driver’s license.
Assembly Bill 935, recently signed into law, will allow a vet to apply for a d...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: October 23, 2015
The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) has shingles vaccines available, and area seniors are encouraged to get immunized.
Currently, qualifying low-income seniors can get a shingles vaccine at the Public Health Clinic in E...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: October 19, 2015
The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) has been awarded almost half a million dollars to open doors to housing for local homeless families.
The grant, provided by the California Department of Social Services, will fund a ...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: October 16, 2015
Flu season has arrived and public health officials say now is a good time to get vaccinated.
The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) will begin offering the vaccine Thursday, Oct. 22, at its Public Health Clinic, 529 I St. ...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: October 5, 2015
Cooking demonstrations and a children’s seed packet giveaway and planting station are just a few of the activities for attendees to enjoy at this year’s “Nutrition in the Garden” fall harvest party.
The event, scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 9:30 ...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: September 11, 2015
Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is reminding people that swimmer’s itch is a common hazard during warmer months in some of the lakes and slow-moving rivers and streams in Humboldt County.
Swimmer’s itch occurs when a s...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: September 4, 2015
The Humboldt County Transition Age Youth Collaboration’s (HCTAYC) Youth Advisory Board will hold its third annual “Wellness Week.” Starting Monday, Sept. 14, local young people are invited to participate in a week of outer space-themed wellness events.
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: August 18, 2015
The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) and the Lafayette Elementary School Parent Teacher Association are looking for volunteer crossing guards to help students safely get to and from school.
“Crossing guards help make sc...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: August 17, 2015
The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is urging parents to make sure their children’s vaccinations are up-to-date before school starts in the fall.
“Vaccinating is one of the most important things parents can do to protec...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: August 3, 2015
In celebration of World Breastfeeding Week, the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS’s) Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program will host a Breastfeeding Fair on Friday, Aug. 7, from 1 to 4 p.m.
The event, which will be he...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: July 28, 2015
College-bound students, now is the time to make sure to get vaccinated before heading off to school.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends college students, especially those living in dormitories, get the following vaccinations if ...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: July 2, 2015
Looking to enjoy some family-friendly, delicious fun? Join the Department of Health & Human Services for “Food, Fun and Family,” a six-class series designed to help families eat more healthy foods.
The free classes start Thursday, July 16 and will ...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: June 23, 2015
Just as the oil must be changed on a regular basis to protect a car's engine, septic tank systems also require regular maintenance to promote system longevity and to protect the environment.
“Failing septic systems can cause nutrient-rich liquid waste ...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: June 18, 2015
As the weather gets warmer and summer starts, people spend more time outside gardening, hiking, biking and camping and the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is reminding people to protect themselves and their animals against...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: June 17, 2015
Environmental Health officials with the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) are issuing an early warning this year to recreational users of all bodies of fresh water to avoid contact with algae.
Historically, algae warnings...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: June 11, 2015
On Friday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) Public Health educators will be on hand to provide information about safe medication use at the ninth annual Disability and Senior Expo.
Hosted by Tri-Co...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: June 11, 2015
Whether rivers, lakes, the beach or pools, water recreation is a favorite summer pastime for many. The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) Public Health officials are reminding everyone it is important to put safety first whil...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: May 14, 2015
In May, Humboldt County will join more than 2,000 U.S. communities for National Toddler Immunization Month to celebrate vaccination’s critical role in protecting children and underscore the importance of fully immunizing children against diseases like who...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: May 12, 2015
The Humboldt-Del Norte Veterinary Medical Association is sponsoring low-cost canine rabies vaccination clinics throughout the county in May and June.
Dog vaccinations are $6 each. Other canine and feline vaccinations will be available. The cost of the...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: May 8, 2015
Starting May 8, community residents are invited to review and comment on the county’s Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) three-year plan.
The plan outlines the MHSA programs and expenditures through fiscal year 2016/17. The comment period will be open ...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: May 1, 2015
Several local organizations are joining forces to sponsor a “Spring Seeds and Produce Giveaway” on Wednesday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The event is sponsored by the Fortuna Community Garden Project, the Department of Health & Human Services an...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: April 30, 2015
“May is Mental Health Month” and the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is inviting the community to participate in events throughout the month.
Come down to Arts Alive in Old Town, Eureka on Saturday, May 2 and enjoy the “Reframe Your Br...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: April 29, 2015
The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services’ (DHHS) Employment Training Division invites job seekers to the 2015 Redwood Coast Career Fair. DHHS, along with its Job Market partners and the North Coast Employer Advisor Council, is hosting...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: April 24, 2015
The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) and the Grocery Outlet will be teaming up to brighten the grocery shopping experience on Friday, May 1 with Fruit and Veggie Fest.
The annual, statewide event celebrates healthy eatin...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: April 24, 2015
A Humboldt County woman who died this week has tested positive for Influenza. A second woman, seriously ill, has also tested positive for the virus.
The woman who died was in her 40s and in otherwise good health. The second patient is in her 50s with s...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: April 17, 2015
Gonorrhea is on the rise in Humboldt County and the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is reminding people about the importance of getting tested.
Gonorrhea, which can be successfully treated if caught early, is one of the most common sex...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: April 14, 2015
As the weather warms up, the mosquito population increases. Starting April 15, the West Nile Virus (WNV) Surveillance Program hotline will be up and running and people can call in to report dead birds and tree squirrels.
Last year, California had a re...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: April 6, 2015
Looking for a way to add fresh, healthy produce to your diet? With spring in the air, the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is encouraging people to consider planting a garden.
“Gardening provides a great opportunity to spend time outsid...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: March 26, 2015
Five local stores have removed products manufactured with organic garlic powder from their shelves, following a voluntary recall from Frontier Co-op due to concerns of potential Salmonella contamination.
To date no illnesses have been associated with t...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: March 24, 2015
County residents looking to have input into the Humboldt County Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Program are invited to attend a meeting in Scotia on the evening of April 1.
The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services, Environmental...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: March 12, 2015
County residents looking to have input into the Humboldt County Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Program are invited to attend a meeting in Arcata on the evening of March 23.
The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services, Environmenta...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: March 9, 2015
Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP), a program of the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services, graduated 19 participants on Feb. 26. NFP is an evidence-based community health program that helps transform the lives of vulnerable mothers pregna...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: February 10, 2015
The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services reminds parents that vaccination is not just for infants, but teenagers also need immunization.
In an effort to raise awareness about vaccines, DHHS’s Public Health is joining agencies aroun...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: January 30, 2015
The Department of Health & Human Services Foster Care program is experiencing an urgent need for emergency short-term foster homes in addition to an ongoing demand for long-term foster care families throughout Humboldt County.
“There are many circu...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: January 14, 2015
Starting this month the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS), Mental Health staff has joined forces with officers from the Eureka Police Department (EPD) to coordinate in serving homeless people with severe mental illness.
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: January 9, 2015
In a continued effort to reduce cervical cancer in women, the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is promoting January’s nationwide designation as Cervical Health Awareness Month.
DHHS’s Public Health is joining communities...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: January 6, 2015
With the biennial Point-in-Time (PIT) count of homeless people coming up Jan. 28, the PIT committee is asking for assistance in recruiting volunteers and gathering donations.
During Jan. 28, volunteers will connect with homeless people around the commu...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: January 6, 2015
Jan. 4 through 10 is Folic Acid Awareness Week and public health officials are encouraging all women of childbearing age to make sure they include enough folic acid in their diet.
“Folic acid is a B-vitamin that is necessary for proper cell growth,” sa...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: January 5, 2015
The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS), Environmental Health Division, is announcing the opening of the wet weather test period for the evaluation of proposed individual on-site wastewater treatment systems (OWTS). The effect...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: December 18, 2014
Following new reports from the CDC regarding the anticipated severity of this flu season, the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is reminding residents about the importance of getting vaccinated.
On Dec. 12, the CDC issue...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: December 12, 2014
Seniors looking for access to services and resources can make one stop on Dec. 18, when the Department of Health & Human Services Mobile Outreach will host an event at the Arcata Community Center’s Senior Lunch Site from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Represent...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: November 13, 2014
Saturday, Nov. 15 marks the start of open enrollment in Covered California insurance plans. Under the provisions of the Affordable Care Act, all state residents—even those with pre-existing conditions and those unable to afford medical coverage in the pas...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: November 5, 2014
Humboldt County will join the nation in celebrating Veterans Day on Tuesday, Nov. 11. It’s an important opportunity to thank local vets for their service to the country.
For the Veterans Service Office (VSO) of the Department of Health & Human Serv...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: October 8, 2014
The Department of Health and Human Services will begin offering flu vaccines Tuesday, Oct.14, at its Public Health clinic at 529 I St. in Eureka.
A flu vaccine is needed every year to maintain existing immunity because flu viruses are constantly chang...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: October 3, 2014
The Humboldt Housing & Homeless Coalition (HHHC) is eligible for $731,963 in HUD funding in 2015 for programs providing services and housing to chronically homeless individuals.
This year, in addition to renewal projects and possible new projects ...Read on...
Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: October 3, 2014
Pregnancy and birth are usually happy events for families. However, 10 to 25 percent of all pregnant women and new mothers are affected by Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, (PMAD.) Several local agencies and organizations are joining forces to increas...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: September 29, 2014
Starting Oct. 1, homeless people in Humboldt County can make a single phone call to be connected with a range of critical services by dialing 2-1-1.
Previously, local people looking for assistance needed to call lists of agencies and organizations to t...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: September 5, 2014
Officials from the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) are lifting the health advisory for Kimtu Beach Park on the Trinity River after new results came in Friday, showing that toxins associated with blue-green algae are no longe...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: September 4, 2014
With the continuing warmer temperatures, Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is reminding people that swimmer’s itch is a common hazard during the warm summer months in some of the lakes, and slow-moving rivers and streams in Hu...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: September 3, 2014
Several local agencies and organizations are joining forces to sponsor a “Nutrition in the Garden” party on Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
The event is sponsored by Food for People, the Department of Health and Human Services, U.C. Coopera...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: August 26, 2014
Starting Monday, Sept. 15, local young people will be celebrating healthy living in a weeklong wellness event. The Humboldt County Transition-Age Youth Collaboration’s (HCTAYC) Youth Advisory Board will kick off its second annual “Wellness Week,” designed...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: August 25, 2014
With the new school year starting, the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services is urging parents to make sure their children’s vaccinations are up to date.
“Vaccines are the safest and most effective way to prevent illness,” said Ira Si...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: August 20, 2014
Officials from the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) report that toxins associated with blue-green algae have been detected in the Trinity River. Health advisory signs are being posted, and confirmation testing is currently un...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: August 8, 2014
With classes at many colleges starting this month, college-bound students should add something very important to their “to-do” list before school: Go get recommended vaccines.
“In order to stay healthy, some vaccines are needed before you start colle...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: July 30, 2014
City of Eureka and Humboldt County leaders met with representatives of the Humboldt Housing and Homeless Coalition (HHHC) on July 17 to hear about Eureka’s draft “Homelessness Policy Paper,” prepared as part of the city’s General Plan Update process.
T...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: July 29, 2014
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report (CDC) shows that many teenagers continue to go without vaccination for human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted disease that can also lead to cancer.
HPV, the most common sexually tra...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: July 25, 2014
West Nile virus (WNV) has been confirmed in a raven submitted for testing from Humboldt County. This is the first WNV-positive bird reported in Humboldt County this year. A positive bird was confirmed in July 2013.
A total of 872 birds across the state...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: July 25, 2014
Humboldt County’s participation in the CalFresh program has increased by a record 83 percent in the last six years.
In May 2008, 10,209 local people were enrolled in the federal food assistance program that helps low-income households put healthy food ...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: July 21, 2014
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Transition Age Youth (TAY) Division has received $30,926 in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
“This is very exciting as this is a new opportunity for DHHS to better s...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: July 18, 2014
Officials with the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) are warning recreational users of all fresh water bodies to avoid contact with algae this summer and early fall.
Low flows along several local rivers including the South...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: July 17, 2014
A screening of the documentary “A New State of Mind: Ending the Stigma of Mental Illness” will take place on Thursday, July 24, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Winema Theater in Scotia.
The event is being hosted by the Department of Health and Human Servic...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: July 11, 2014
Humboldt County seniors who want the shingles vaccine may be eligible for a reduced immunization fee through the Merck Vaccine Patient Assistance Program.
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Public Health staff members can help seniors apply...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: July 9, 2014
Summertime finds tourists and locals alike at North Coast rivers and lakes, the ocean and swimming pools. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Public Health officials remind everyone it is important to put safety first while enjoying activities ...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: July 7, 2014
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Mental Health staff will soon be partnering with Eureka police officers as part of a new community outreach team to better serve severely mentally ill people who come to the attention of law enforcement.
T...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: July 2, 2014
Your vote can help the Humboldt County Transition Age Youth Collaboration (HCTAYC) win national recognition.
HCTAYC is a component of the Department of Health and Human Services’ Transition Age Youth (TAY) Division. The TAY Division, which serves young a...Read on...
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Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: June 27, 2014
With summer just around the corner, families will be spending more time outdoors participating in activities such as hiking, biking, camping and gardening.
While enjoying warmer weather and natural settings, people are reminded to guard themselves — a...Read on...
Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: June 16, 2014
The Women, Infants and Children program (WIC) has been helping low-income pregnant women, new mothers and young children across the country to eat well, learn about nutrition and stay healthy for the past 40 years.
The federally funded program provides f...Read on...
Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: June 2, 2014
Consuming enough water each day is important for a person’s health. To meet their fluid needs, most Americans will turn on the faucet and tap into the public water system or grab some bottled water off the shelf. More than 15 million U.S. households, howe...Read on...
Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: May 20, 2014
Foster parents throughout Humboldt County were honored today by the Board of Supervisors for their dedication to helping local children and youth.
Fifth District Supervisor Ryan Sundberg read a proclamation at this morning’s board meeting recognizing M...Read on...
Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: May 20, 2014
Officials from the Department of Health and Human Services announced today that a man admitted to a local hospital earlier this week has tested positive for measles.
The man, whose name and other identifying information will not be released, had recent...Read on...
Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: May 15, 2014
A peer support specialist with the Department of Health and Human Services’ (DHHS) Transition Age Youth Division was honored May 6 in Washington, D.C., by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Qaiel Peltier, 23, was re...Read on...
Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: May 9, 2014
The Humboldt-Del Norte Veterinary Medical Association is sponsoring low-cost canine rabies vaccination clinics throughout the county in May and June.
Dog vaccinations are $6 each. Other canine and feline vaccinations will be available. The cost of the...Read on...
Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: May 8, 2014
Food, fitness and fun are planned for the California Department of Public Health’s Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention program’s Fruit and Veggie Fest to take place Friday, May 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Grocery Outlet, 625 Commercial St. in ...Read on...
Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: May 2, 2014
Eight Humboldt County homeless assistance programs have received federal funding totaling more than $647,000 to help keep people off the streets.
The funds are part of $1.56 billion in Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance grants awarded in April by the ...Read on...
Department of Health & Human Services
Posted on: April 25, 2014
Humboldt County’s Child Abuse Services Team (CAST), which works to protect young victims of abuse, will hold an open house on Tuesday, April 29, at its Eureka office.
The public is invited to meet members of the team — which consists of personnel from ...Read on...
Department of Health & Human Services