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.
Program staff assist clients and families in understanding TB, ensuring access to appropriate care, medication adherence, contact tracing, and providing support for various needs such as Medi-Cal, housing, food, transportation, and more.