Alameda County Public Health Department
@publichealthac
Welcome to Your Official Alameda County Public Health Department! Working closely with community ensures everyone in Alameda County, no matter who you are, where you live, how much you make, or the color of your skin, can live a healthy & fulfilling life!
Over most of the next week, much of Alameda County, especially the Tri Valley, will face high heat. This can cause serious heat-related medical issues. Everyone is encouraged to stay cool, hydrated, and informed. Visit acgov.org/ready/heat-health.htm for more information about heat safety. #acphd
¿Todos los cambios de los beneficios (CalFresh, Medi-Cal y Denti-Cal) le han dejado confundido? Únese a una sesión informativa para aprender de los cambios y poderse preguntar sus preguntas. Español con interpretación al inglés Lunes 20 de Julio, 3:30-5:00pm tinyurl.com/527zbts5
Confused about all the changes to your benefits (Medi-Cal, Denti-Cal, CalFresh, etc)? Come to our informational session for community members where you can learn about the changes and ask questions. English with Spanish interpretation: Friday July 24th, 12:00-1:30 pm tinyurl.com/zcp78n6
Feral cats, bats, and other wild animals can carry rabies without showing signs. Avoid touching or feeding wildlife and keep your personal pets’ rabies vaccinations up to date. Visit our profile to learn more. #rabies #rabiesprevention #alamedacountypublichealthdepartment #acphd
Happy Pride! Today & every day, Alameda County stands with our transgender, non-binary, lesbian, gay, bisexual, & queer communities. We are here for each other. If you ever need LGBTQIA+ friendly mental health support, Crisis Support Services: (800) 309-2131 Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860
June is National Oral Health Month- A Healthy Smile Goes A Long Way! 🦷 Smart Smiles with Fluoride 🦷 📅 See your dentist or visit SmileCalifornia.org to find a Medi-Cal dentist near you and schedule an appointment today.
🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🏳️🌈 We celebrate all families and the love and connection that make our communities stronger. Together, we can create a future where everyone feels welcomed, supported, and belongs. 💕🌱 #PrideMonth #HealthEquity #AlamedaCountyHealth
Join us at the BLACK WOMEN’S HEALTH FORUM on 6/23/26 in Oakland 🖤 Our Director, Kimi Watkins-Tartt, will moderate a panel discussion called Lifespan: How Racism, Stress and Chronic Disease are Stealing Black Women’s Years - And What We Can Do About It. For tickets, visit blackwomenshealthforum.com
May is Maternal Mental Health Month 💐🧠 The Alameda County Public Health Department joins the California Department of Public Health to raise awareness and support birthing people and families. 💛 #MaternalMentalHealthMonth #MentalHealthMatters #SupportFamilies 💙
💜🌸 Alameda County Public Health Department proudly celebrates National Women’s Health Week! 🩺✨ Prioritizing physical, mental, and emotional well-being matters at every stage of life. Small steps can make a big difference. 💚 Learn more: womenshealth.gov #NationalWomensHealthWeek #NWHW
💙🩺 National Nurses Week – Final Day 🩺💙 Thank you to the Street Health Team nurses for providing compassionate outreach care and advancing health equity across Alameda County. 🚐❤️🌟 #NationalNursesWeek #ThankYouNurses #StreetHealth #AlamedaCounty 💙
💙🩺 National Nurses Week – Day 4 🩺💙 Honoring Alameda County PHN nurses 🌟 From education 🏫, home care 🏠, adult protection 🛡️, to child health 👶🏠—you care for our community every day with compassion and skill. Thank you 💙 #NationalNursesWeek #ThankANurse
🩺💙 National Nurses Week – Day 3 💙🩺 Through programs like Black Infant Health 👶🏾🖤, Nurse-Family Partnership 🤱🏽, Special Start 🌟, and CCS 💙, these nurses support healthier futures for children and families every day. 🏥 #NationalNursesWeek #PublicHealth #FamilyHealth #AlamedaCounty
💙👩⚕️ National Nurses Week – Day 2 👨⚕️💙 From TB care 🫁 to immunizations 💉 and sexual health outreach ❤️, your work keeps our communities healthy and safe every day. Thank you! 💙🙌 #NationalNursesWeek #PublicHealthNurses #ThankYouNurses #AlamedaCounty
🩺💙 Celebrating National Nurses Week! Thank you to all nurses—especially our Older Adults Healthy Results & Care Partners teams—for your compassion and dedication 🙌 🔗 health.alamedacountyca.gov/unit/other-c... #NationalNursesWeek #NursesMakeADifference #PublicHealth
🌟 Join the 6th Annual Walking to Live / Celebrating Life in honor of National Cancer Survivors Day 💜🎗️ 📅 May 30th ⏰ 8:30 AM–1 PM 📍 Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline, Oakland, CA 🔗 Register: lnkd.in/gi3Jcrdx 💝 Donate: thehealinginstitute.org #CancerSurvivorsDay #Oakland #CommunityWellness
🌍💉 World Immunization Week! Grateful for our Immunization Team 🙌—building trust, expanding access, and keeping Alameda County healthy. Proud to join @who.int in celebrating the life-saving power of vaccines. #WorldImmunizationWeek #VaccinesWork #PublicHealth
Join the FREE Emergency Preparedness Fair hosted by Sup. Fortunato Bas, Alameda County Fire & the City of Emeryville. 🗓️ May 2 | 10am–1pm 📍 Emeryville Center of Community Life 🎟️ RSVP: bit.ly/d5preparedness Register by April 25 for a chance to win Oakland Roots tickets! 🚒
Celebrating our OOD Admins today 🎉 Thank you for all you do—we appreciate you 💙 #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #PublicHealth #Gratitude
The Women’s Cancer Resource Center is hiring a Program Manager – Community Outreach & Wellness for African American Communities 🤝🏾 Passionate about health equity? Apply now 🌱 📧 jobs@wcrc.org (cover letter + resume) 🚫 No calls Please share!
Recognizing our amazing STD Control & Prevention team during #NationalSTIAwarenessWeek 💙 Your work in education, testing, and care makes a real difference every day. Let’s keep the conversation going—sexual health is essential health. 🧡 #STIAwareness #PublicHealth
Wrapping up Public Health Week 🎉 Thank you to Stephanie Lewis from AC Behavioral Health for an insightful stress management session 🧠💡 A great reminder to prioritize mental well-being every day 💚 #PublicHealthWeek #MentalHealthMatters
Day 3 of Public Health Week 💙 Inspired by Julia Raifman & Sandi Galvez’s talk on health equity in Alameda County, followed by an ACPHD staff social. 🤝✨ #NationalPublicHealthWeek #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #AlamedaCounty #CommunityHealth
Continuing our celebration of Public Health Week! Day 2 of National Public Health Week featured Danielle Davis and Jyesha Wren sharing insights from the Beloved Birth Impact Report—grateful for their leadership and impact. 💜 #NPHW #PublicHealth #MaternalHealth #HealthEquity
Kicking off #NationalPublicHealthWeek 🌍💙 Grateful to Dr. Flojaune Cofer for an inspiring Day 1 talk on the impact of public health and why our work matters. Here’s to a week of learning, collaboration, and community ✨ #NationalPublicHealthWeek #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #StrongerTogether
This week highlights the importance of brain health and supporting those affected by neurological conditions. By coming together, we can share resources, spark conversations, and promote habits that protect our minds at every stage of life. To learn more at www.cdph.ca.gov and www.alz.org.
We are pleased to offer this Personal Access and Functional Needs Emergency Preparedness Training. You will receive a Go Bag. Training is on Tuesday, March 17th, 6:00-7:00 pm. at 1100 San Leandro Blvd, Redwood Room, San Leandro. Room capacity is 80 folks. Register: app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019cb...
🦠Stay healthy during flu and respiratory season. ✅Free 3-in-1 tests & masks in Alameda County: bit.ly/Testingmap.
It's that time of year again! Black Joy Parade T minus 2 days! Our Health Pavilion will have some surprise activities that you won't want to miss. Sunday 2/22, 12PM @ 2045 Webster St Oakland CA #blackjoyparade #blackhealth #blackinfanthealth #blackmenshealth #alamedacountypublichealthdepartment
What is Prostate Cancer and Why are We Talking About it? Learn more about it then visit us for a Free Prostate Cancer Screening at Black Joy Parade on Sunday 2/22 starting at 12pm. The first 100 eligible participants to get screened get a $50 gift card!