https://humboldtgov.org/DocumentCenter/View/84693/20200320_SecondCaseConfirmed. 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. The CDC is recommending certain measures to businesses to help limit workplace exposure. Community residents are invited to review and comment on Humboldt Countys Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) three-year plan. Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is reminding parents and caregivers about the importance of immunizations for their preteens ages 11 and 12 and teenagers. A coalition of agencies and service providers broke ground today on The Center at McKinleyville, a one-stop location for services, information and activities for community members in McKinleyville and the northern region of Humboldt County. 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. The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services Mobile Outreach team is joining local agencies for an event in Hoopa. If you missed the original news release or need to refer back to it, please use this link instead. A $625,000 grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program will continue to provide funding for the Humboldt Allies for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP). Disability benefits available to Vietnam-era Blue Water Navy Veterans. Youth and mental health advocates are gathering on the red carpet and inviting the community to join in. MonthMillions of people in the U.S. live with chronic hepatitis, and according to the California Department of Public Health, Humboldt Countys rate of new cases of hepatitis C is nearly three times the state average. Its National Childrens Dental Health Month, and the Humboldt County Dental Advisory Group is inviting residents to celebrate with free events and dental supplies. Take a look at DHHS Connect, the departments new quarterly newsletter. Specialties offered: Gastroenterology: (540) 370-0430. The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services Division of Environmental Health (DEH) announced the opening of the wet weather test period for the evaluation of proposed individual on-site wastewater treatment systems (OWTS). County residents who use electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards are advised that due to a statewide system upgrade, cards will not be usable from Saturday, June 23 at 11 p.m. through Sunday, June 24 at 11 p.m. Summer officially kicks off this week. 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). With summer winding down, its time for parents to gather school supplies and backpacks and make sure their kids are up-to-date on their vaccines. Its all in the fall issue of our quarterly newsletter, DHHS Connect. Read more about upcoming walkability assessment SSI/SSP recipients now eligible to apply for CalFresh. Suicide prevention efforts getting boost from local fatality review team. The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) Employment Training Division invites job seekers to the 2017 Redwood Coast Career Fair. Learn helpful tips and recipes to make snacking healthy, easy and affordable at the second annual Healthy Snack Day scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Eureka Grocery Outlet. Starting May 8, community residents are invited to review and comment on the countys Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) three-year plan. 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. Arizona is a state located in the Western United States. 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 harmful algal bloom advisory for Big Lagoon has been lifted after water quality results from recent sampling showed cyanobacterial toxin concentrations below health advisory thresholds according to the State Water Resource Control Board. The Great American Smokeout is Thursday, Nov. 17. Summer is officially here. A mother with a long history of homelessness and poor credit was unable to access low income housing and was living in a local shelter with her new baby. The ill individual and close contact continue to do well and are self-isolating at home while being monitored for symptoms by Public Health. Read about the Great American Smokeout 2018 More dental professionals in Humboldt County to accept Denti-Cal. James Pratt at Humboldt Dermatology has always been knowledgeable and professional. A statewide program intended to address the shortage of qualified public health laboratory directors in California will pay for Humboldt Countys current lab manager to obtain a doctorate in Public Health. Movie Theaters and Showtimes in Phoenix, AZ | Fandango Read more about Eureka traffic safety outreach Read more about online restaurant inspections Read more about food safety in a power outage Onsite Wastewater Treatment System preparedness. Parks and Recreation. February is Childrens Dental Health Month, and Smile Humboldt and its partner organizations are inviting residents come to a free dental health fair Saturday, Feb. 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bayshore Mall. Humboldt Countys shelter in place order went into effect at midnight last night, and county residents are expected to stay home if they dont have something they absolutely must do. benefit provisions and limitations of each health plan to determine possible coverage. Environmental Health officials from the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) reported that toxins associated with cyanobacteria (also known as blue-green algae) have been confirmed at Big Lagoon. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recently launched the Your Pain is Real. Thank you. In response to a chronic need for foster homes in Humboldt County, the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is reaching out to the community and asking for some heroes to step up. Flu season has officially begun, and health officials say this year with COVID-19 already circulating around the community, it is more important than ever to get a vaccine. Thirty-five law enforcement officers and mental health service providers are participating in a four-day Crisis Intervention Team training to learn strategies to better respond to people experiencing mental health crises. In an effort to expedite abatement of violations of County Code, Humboldt County Code Enforcement is taking complaints that have traditionally been accepted and investigated by the Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Environmental Health. The North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board has approved Humboldt Countys Local Agency Management Program (LAMP) for permitting and oversight of on-site wastewater treatment systems (OWTS). Local Public and Environmental Health officials are warning recreational users of all bodies of fresh water to avoid contact with cyanobacteria (also known as blue-green algae). Updated Community Health Assessment now available, Walkability assessment to evaluate student safety concerns in McKinleyville. 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. Read more about National HIV Testing Day Test narrows possible sources of beach contamination. Public Health officials are reminding parents and caregivers to provide a safe sleeping environment for babies to help reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome or SIDS. Interested in learning more about the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA)? investigating an increase in the number of people newly diagnosed with HIV Super nice staff. Please refer to the individual. An Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) pilot program for people experiencing mental health crises will launch today, thanks to a partnership with Humboldt County DHHS Behavioral Health Branch and nonprofit Environmental Alternatives (EA). As a result of collaboration between the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services Public Health, Humboldt Waste Management Authority, the Humboldt Allies for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP), Humboldt Independent Practice Association. 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. Humboldt County Emergency communications centers are experiencing an extraordinary call volume related to non-emergency inquiries about the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Humboldt County Transition-Age Youth Collaborations (HCTAYC) Youth Advisory Board will hold its fifth annual Wellness Week. The Humboldt County Transition Age Youth Collaborations (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. On Monday, Nov. 21, the Veterans Service Office (VSO) opened the doors at its new location. DHHS, along with its Job Market partners and. 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. The Fortuna Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program recently closed its Main Street office, and will reopen at the Fortuna Library on Monday, Feb. 4. 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). Read more about the 2019 Point-in-Time count Read more about the wet weather test period Fortuna WIC office to open at library temporarily. Child Welfare Services (CWS) has opened an Office of the Ombudsperson which is available to provide independent review of questions and concerns related to CWS. PHX PayOnline: Home Page - Official Website of the City of Phoenix, Arizona State officials announced today the award of $12,361,918 million in a unique partnership between Humboldt County Behavioral Health, Mad River Community Hospital, Cal Poly Humboldt and the City of Arcata. Read more about The Center groundbreaking Bilingual bike and health fair planned in Fortuna. Provider Search. As you plan to enjoy local rivers, beaches and lagoons, make water safety a priority. Recently, the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Environmental Health (DEH) has received an increased number of public inquiries about mosquitoes in and around Humboldt Bay and coastal areas. 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In 2014, almost 250,000 babies in the United States were born to teenage mothers. Public Health officials are reminding residents to keep an eye out for cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, while recreating at local rivers and lakes after samples with the toxin were collected at two locations on the Mad River. 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 systems (OWTS). The Humboldt County DHHS Division of Environmental Health (DEH) has extended the dry weather test period for evaluation of water quantity supplies for proposed subdivisions and residential construction through Thursday, Oct. 15. Bicycle and pedestrian safety education is the focus of a $120,000 grant the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) Public Health branch recently received from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). Pratt Medical Group offers services at three locations Fredericksburg. The County of Humboldt is seeking input from the community on improvements to current waterless toilet regulations. Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Environmental Health Division (DEH) staff will be hosting three public workshops over the next three months to help evaluate the countys Local Area Management Plan (LAMP). Do you or a family member have experience with the local mental health system? Seniors living in outlying areas of the county will have greater access to services without the need to travel to Eureka at two outreach events planned for Trinidad and Redway in April.