The Public Health Department focuses on community and population-level health, preventing and addressing root causes of health inequity across a range of communicable and chronic diseases.
The Environmental Health Department works to keep our air, water, and food safe; it regulates, protects, and promotes the health of everyone in Alameda County by enforcing environmental health codes to reduce exposure to toxins and diseases.
We provide comprehensive health services and support for children in Alameda County, promoting their well-being from infancy through adolescence and fostering a strong foundation for a healthy life.
Focuses on enhancing emergency medical services tailored specifically to the needs of pediatric patients. This program ensures that EMS providers are equipped with specialized training, equipment, and protocols to handle medical emergencies involving infants, children, and adolescents.
Asthma Start assists families in managing childhood asthma with education, home assessments, and personalized action plans. These help people control asthma symptoms and enhance quality of life.
Provides information about vaccine recommendations for people of all ages, school and child care requirements, and offers support to schools and child care providers, medical providers, and community outreach organizations.
Project New Start offers holistic support for at-risk youth. It aids in tattoo removal alongside mentoring and social services. Participants commit to 50 hours of community service and create vocational or educational plans with local youth agencies.
SIPP is a vital program for Alameda County’s growing senior population, designed to reduce preventable injuries and provide education and resources for seniors and care providers.
Special Start is a long-term relationship-based family support program. A multidisciplinary team provides home visiting services. It is designed to address the health, developmental and social support needs of a select population of families whose babies have been hospitalized in an Alameda County neonatal intensive care nursery.
TFC is a short-term, intensive, and individualized intervention provided by a TFC parent to a child or youth with complex emotional and behavioral needs.
Transitional Age Youth Services focuses on improving outcomes for individuals aged 18-24 facing significant behavioral health challenges. The program aims to facilitate successful transitions to independence by collaborating with families, promoting self-sufficiency, and seamless integration into the community.