Through the efforts and commitment of our employee's we aspire to insure a strong and healthy community by means of:   Assessing community challenges in order to provide an increase in access to services and strengthen the health capacity.    Promoting healthy lifestyle choices, enhancing the quality of life and well being of individuals, families, and the community through education, prevention and intervention services.   Providing professional customer services, promoting community policy, protecting the environment and coordinating with community services for the betterment of all Yuba County residents.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

*NEW*Yuba County Tobacco Cessation information online

Helping people quit smoking is a priority for Yuba County Public Health.  Information on how to contact our tobacco cessation program is below.  For information on tobacco use, tobacco-associated health problems and cessation information for Yuba County residents, a Smoking Cessation Fact Sheet is available here.   Yuba County Public Health also has a new tobacco cessation website page which can be accessed here.

(530) 749-6366

Ask for Tobacco Cessation/Smoking Cessation Staff

5730 Packard Ave, Suite 100 Map To Location

Marysville, CA 95901

No-Cost Smoking Cessation Classes are Available - View the Schedule

Self-help materials and referrals to treatment are available.  Services are provided at no-cost.  Languages served:  English, Spanish and Hmong.

1-800-No-Butts

The California Smokers' Helpline is a telephone program that can help you quit smoking. Helpline services are free, funded by the California Department of Public Health and by First 5 California. The Helpline has been in operation since 1992. Every month, thousands of Californians call and receive help.

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*NEW*What is the new TDAP Requirement for 7th Graders?

For the 2012-2013 school year, and all future school years, all students entering, advancing or transferring into 7th grade will need proof of an adolescent whooping cough booster immunization (called "Tdap") for school in the fall.   For more answers to Tdap Questions, Shots For Schoolsee the Tdap Requirement Frequently Asked Questions document.  For additional information, go to the ShotsForSchool.org website.

 

*NEW*West Nile virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne disease that was originally found in Africa.  Most often, WNV is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes are WNV carriers ("vectors") that become infected when they feed on infected birds. Infected mosquitoes can then spread WNV to humans and other animals when they bite.  See Yuba County Public Health's West Nile Virus Page for more information.

West Nile Virus Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) answers

 

*NEW*Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Prevention

In the United States, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the major cause of death in infants from one month to one year of age. SIDS happens to families of all social, ethnic and economic groups. Most SIDS deaths occur when babies are between two and four months of age.  Currently there is no known way to prevent SIDS. But after many years of research, we do know that babies sleep safer when placed on their back on a firm surface. Since the early 1990’s when the United States initiated the Back to Sleep Campaign the number of SIDS deaths has dropped by over 50 percent.  The links below contain brochures on the top 10 ways to reduce a child's risk of SIDS.

 

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Disaster Healthcare Volunteers
If you're in the medical profession and would like to participate in the California Disaster Healthcare Volunteer Site, you can now sign up by going to https://www.healthcarevolunteers.ca.gov.  Please be assured that all your information will be kept confidential and your credentials will be validated before getting accepted.  This website is geared towards those who would like to volunteer during disasters and emergencies.  If you have further questions please call the Health Department at (530) 749-6366 and ask for Carol or Karah.

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