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September 15, 2021 | Department of Health Services

Syphilis during pregnancy can cause fetal and infant loss and newborn birth defects and health challenges.

Syphilis during pregnancy can cause fetal and infant loss and newborn birth defects and health challenges. Learn more about how untreated syphilis can affect a baby's health and the California Department of Public Health screening recommendations for syphilis. Read full story


August 25, 2021 | Department of Health Services

Si estoy embarazada o amamantando / amamantando... ¿Debería vacunarme COVID-19? ¡Probablemente si!

Los CDC han actualizado los consejos para mujeres embarazadas y lactantes para RECOMENDAR que se vacunen contra Covid-19. Read full story


August 25, 2021 | Department of Health Services

I'm pregnant, or breast/chestfeeding- should a get a Covid-19 vaccination?

FDA has given full approval to the Covid-19 vaccination and 5 other reasons to get vaccinated if you are pregnant or chest/breastfeeding. Read full story


August 18, 2021 | Department of Health Services

Lead Poisoning is 100% Preventable

Preventing lead exposure in pregnancy also helps keep children safe from lead exposure. Read full story


August 11, 2021 | Department of Health Services

Bodyfeeding and Human Milk? This is an opportunity to become more inclusive.

Learn more about inclusive language, effective pumping, continuity of care, safe sleep and mental health with these breast/chestfeeding articles and webinars. Read full story


August 04, 2021 | Department of Health Services

Combo Feeding - Word on the Street is Rates Are Up.

Has the stress of COVID-19 lowered exclusive breastfeeding rates? Or is it a lack of support? Or something else altogether? Read full story


August 03, 2021 | Department of Health Services

Request for Proposals (RFP) for Substance Use Disorder Services

The County of Sonoma is pleased to invite you to respond toa Request for Proposals for SubstanceUse Disorder Services. Read full story


May 27, 2021 | Department of Health Services

WIC to increase fruits and vegetable benefits for four months withAmerican Rescue Plan funding

Starting June1, Sonoma County’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) families will receive atemporary increase in their monthly WIC fruits and vegetables benefit thanks tofunding from the American Rescue Plan Act. Read full story


February 10, 2021 | Department of Health Services

Public Notice for Registration Permit SolidWaste Local Enforcement Agency  LEA

Site where commercialconstruction, demolition and inert materials will be accepted, processed andreloaded into trucks.  The site will notbe accepting municipal solid waste or green waste. Read full story


February 10, 2021 | Department of Health Services

AvisoPúblico Para un Permiso de RegistroAgencia De Aplicacion Local De Residuos Sólidos (Lea)

Sitio donde la construcción comercial, demolición y materiales inertesserán aceptados, procesados ​​y recargados en camiones. El sitio no aceptaráresiduos sólidos urbanos ni residuos verdes. Read full story