CDPH News Releases

Jan. 28, 2010 - The California Department of Public Health Department (CDPH) announced today the launch of an advertising campaign to encourage all Californians to get vaccinated against H1N1.

Jan. 27, 2010 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced today that 13 California hospitals have been assessed administrative penalties.

Jan. 26, 2010 - CDPH today warned people not to consume certain ready-to-eat Italian sausage products manufactured by Daniele, Boar’s Head, Black Bear, and Dietz and Watson, because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Jan. 23, 2010 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned people not to consume Citrovita, Byblos, and Golchin brands of lemon and lime juices.

Jan. 11, 2010 - The director of California’s Public Health Department (CDPH) announced today an exciting new program to help Californians find local H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccine sites.

Jan. 7, 2010 - The Golden State’s top health leader announced today that a priority for the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) in the New Year is to get as many Californians as possible vaccinated for both the H1N1 and seasonal flu.

Dec. 31, 2009 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat Chen PiMei Candy imported from China. CDPH tests of the candy found unacceptable levels of lead.

Dec. 31, 2009 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat Ticorindo candy imported from Mexico. CDPH tests of the candy found unacceptable levels of lead.

Dec. 24, 2009 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), has announced that the H1N1 vaccine is now available in most areas to the general public.

12-17-09 - At an H1N1 media briefing today, California Department of Public Health (CDPH) director Dr. Mark Horton announced the winners of California Film Festival contest “Lights, Camera, Save Lives!”

Dec. 14, 2009 - With the holiday season in full force, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is reminding Californians about the importance of safe food handling to prevent foodborne illness.

Dec. 2, 2009 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), issued the following statement today regarding Every Woman Counts program.

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Nov. 30, 2009 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) was awarded a grant totaling more than $365,000 from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support child passenger safety programs.

Nov. 25, 2009 - As the holiday season begins travelers are being advised that the flu will not be staying home for the holidays and encouraging them to follow simple steps to avoid having the flu as an unwanted traveling companion.

Nov. 18, 2009 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced today the tally for filling H1N1 vaccine orders is at 5,192,700 million doses, with all 61 local health jurisdictions in the state receiving allotments of the vaccine.

Nov. 16, 2009 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is warning consumers not to eat Santa Cruz County sport-harvested shellfish because it may be contaminated with domoic acid, a dangerous toxin that is harmful to people.

Nov. 9, 2009 - After receiving more than 100 entries to CDPH’s “California Film Festival — Lights, Camera, Save Lives” contest, the top-10 videos have been selected.

Nov. 5, 2009 - Valley Gardens Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Stockton has received a “AA” citation and a $90,000 fine from the State of California after an investigation concluded that inadequate care led to the death of a resident.

Oct. 30, 2009 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today reminded Californians that collecting and eating wild mushrooms can cause serious illness and even death.

Oct. 29, 2009 - After receiving more than 100 entries to CDPH’s “California Film Festival — Lights, Camera, Save Lives” contest, members of the public are now invited to go online and cast a vote for their favorite.

Oct. 28, 2009 - CDPH announced today that the statewide annual quarantine on mussels taken by sport harvesters from California’s ocean waters ends at midnight on Saturday, October 31 for all counties except Del Norte, Humboldt, and San Luis Obispo.

Oct. 23, 2009 - Dr. Mark Horton, CDPH director, today warned consumers not to eat Jigong Chayote Candy imported from China after tests found unacceptable levels of lead.

Oct. 22, 2009 - the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is deploying half of the state’s emergency stockpile of N95 respirators to local health departments for dispersal to hospitals and clinics.

Oct. 20, 2009 - Placerville Pines Care Center in Placerville has received a “AA” citation, the most severe penalty under state law, and a $100,000 fine, the highest fine under state law, from the State of California...

Oct. 18, 2009 - Dr. Mark Horton, CDPH director, today warned consumers not to eat Del Monte whole cantaloupe sold at Northern California and Nevada Raley’s, Bel Air, Nob Hill Foods and Food Source stores...

Oct. 8, 2009 - With the state's H1N1 death toll at 206, the director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Dr. Mark Horton, on Thursday urged Californians to get vaccinated against the H1N1 flu virus in the weeks ahead.

Oct. 7, 2009 - The deadline to post videos to the “CDPH Film Fest — Lights, Camera, Save Lives” video contest is Friday, October 16.

Oct. 7, 2009 - Fallbrook Hospital District Skilled Nursing Facility in Fallbrook has received a “AA” citation, the most severe penalty under state law.

Oct. 05, 2009 - Reviewing a larger population than in any other study of its kind, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has found that as parents age their risk of giving birth to a child with autism increases modestly.

October 1, 2009 - The California Department of Public Health today announced that the California Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program will expand the diversity of nutritious foods offered to program participants starting today.

September 28, 2009 - Announcing that fewer California stores are selling cigarettes to minors, Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today announced the findings of a CDPH survey on tobacco sales.

Sept. 24, 2009 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced today that 11 California hospitals have been assessed administrative penalties of $25,000 per violation.

September 17, 2009 - Californians are encouraged to receive the vaccine for seasonal influenza, now widely available in California, Dr. Gil Chavez, acting chief deputy director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), said today.

Sept. 17, 2009 - A Fresno County man and a Merced County man are the first reported West Nile virus (WNV) fatalities in California this year, reported the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

September 17, 2009 - Dr. Gil Chavez, acting chief deputy director of CDPH, today warned consumers not to eat specific brands/labels of bunched spinach because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause serious illness.

September 16, 2009 - Encouraging women to learn more about what can be a deadly cancer, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today hosted an outreach event on the steps of the State Capitol as part of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Sept. 3, 2009 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced today that 12 California hospitals have been assessed administrative penalties of $25,000 per violation.

Aug. 20, 2009 - New Hope Care Center in San Joaquin County has received a “AA” citation and a $100,000 fine from the State of California after an investigation concluded that inadequate care led to the death.

August 19, 2009 - San Tomas Convalescent Hospital in San Jose has received a “AA” citation and a $80,000 fine from the state of California after an investigation concluded that inadequate care led to the death of a resident.

August 13, 2009 - Del Rosa Villa in San Bernardino has received a “AA” citation and a $90,000 fine after an investigation concluded that inadequate care led to the death of a resident, announced Dr. Mark Horton, director of CDPH.

August 13, 2009 - CDPH warned consumers not to eat OMO brand green onions distributed in July and sold as bulk produce in five California stores, after routine testing of the product revealed that it may be contaminated with Salmonella.

August 6, 2009 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of CDPH, today warned Californians not to eat certain brands of ground beef because the products could be contaminated with Salmonella newport, a potentially harmful bacterium.

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July 27, 2009 - Tustin Care Center in Tustin has received a “AA” citation, the most severe penalty under state law, and a $50,000 fine from the state of California after an investigation concluded that inadequate care led to the death of a resident.

July 16, 2009 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced today that Kaiser Permanente Bellflower Hospital in Los Angeles County has been assessed an administrative penalty of $187,500.

June 25, 2009 - The California Department of Public Health, today urged Californians to continue to take precautions against the spread of the novel H1N1 virus (swine flu), which persists in California despite the end of the regular flu season.

June 24, 2009 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat certain Kowalke Organics alfalfa sprouts because of possible Salmonella contamination, which can cause serious illness.

June 22, 2009 - Aviara Healthcare Center in Encinitas received an “AA” citation... and a $100,000 fine, the highest fine under state law, after an investigation concluded that the failure to maintain a hazard-free facility resulting in a patient death...

June 19, 2009 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to consume refrigerated Nestlé Toll House cookie dough.

June 18, 2009 - California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat canned CIOPPINO SAUCE from the Sea Harvest Fish Market & Restaurants, located at 100 A Crossroads Blvd., in Carmel, California, 93923.

June 17, 2009 - With summer starting next week... director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), spoke with downtown visitors and workers offering his “Top-10 Hot Tips” (attached) to prepare for upcoming sunny, triple-digit weather.

June 16, 2009 - Lakewood Manor North in Los Angeles has received an “AA” citation, the most severe under state law, and a $100,000 fine, from the State of California after an investigation... concluded that poor care led to a resident’s death...

June 12, 2009 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat Dulces Beny Mega Pinta Labios Candy imported from Mexico after tests by CDPH found unacceptable levels of lead.

June 12, 2009 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat Chulada Saladitos C/Chile (Salted Plums W/Chili) after tests by CDPH found unacceptable levels of lead.

June 11, 2009 - “Today the World Health Organization (WHO) raised the Pandemic Alert Level from Phase 5 to Phase 6.

June 10, 2009 - Huntington Valley Healthcare Center in Orange County has received a “AA” citation, the most severe penalty under state law, and a $80,000 fine from the state of California ...

June 10, 2009 - Alamitos West Health Care Center in Orange County has received a “AA” citation, the most severe penalty under state law, and a $100,000 fine... after an investigation concluded that inadequate care led to the death of a resident...

June 8, 2009 - California Department of Public Health announced today ... 73 “shovel-ready” water system projects ...

June 6, 2009 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat SENG Chen PiMei Candy, after tests by CDPH found unacceptable levels of lead.

June 5, 2009 - Fifteen California schools have been named winners of the inaugural Achievements in Respiratory (AIR) Health Awards for implementing strategies that make their school environments healthier for students and staff with asthma...

June 4, 2009 - A Contra Costa County child has died with the novel H1N1 flu virus (swine flu), the first such death in California, Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), announced today.

June 1, 2009 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today confirmed two California residents have died from the H1N1 flu.

May 27, 2009 - As the weather gets warmer, Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), reminded Californians who work or play outdoors to protect...

May 20, 2009 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced today that 13 California hospitals have been assessed administrative penalties of $25,000 per...

May 15, 2009 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced today that Kaiser Permanente Bellflower Hospital in Los Angeles County has been assessed an...

May 11, 2009 - The rate of births to teenage mothers in California has declined to its lowest level on record, Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), announced today.

May 8, 2009 - The annual quarantine of all mussel species harvested by the public on California’s coasts, bays and estuaries became effective May 1 and continues through October 31.

May 5, 2009 - Consistent with guidance issued today by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today announced new guidelines ...

May 2, 2009 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat Hola Pop La Original Lollipop Candy imported from Mexico after tests by CDPH found unacceptable levels of lead.

May 1, 2009 - As part of CDPH's efforts to provide updated information to Californians on what they can do to protect themselves and their families from the swine flu outbreak....

May 1, 2009 - California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director Dr. Mark Horton today provided an update on actions being undertaken by the state to respond to the H1N1 swine flu outbreak and the latest data on California cases.

April 23, 2009 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat brand alfalfa sprouts distributed by Los Angeles Calco, Inc. because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella...

April 22 , 2009 - Riviera Healthcare Center in Los Angeles has received a “AA” citation, the most severe penalty under state law, and a $100,000 fine, the highest fine under state law, from the state of California...

April 21, 2009 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today announced the recall of spice products now includes pepper and curry sold under the “Natural and Delicious” label by CJ United Corporation...

April 21, 2009 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), announced today that two cases of swine flu have been reported in California involving a nine-year-old Imperial County...

April 9, 2009 - California officials gathered today at a local farmers’ market to emphasize to California shoppers the importance of selecting healthy foods, even during tough economic times.

April 9, 2009 - “Protecting the health of Californians continues to be our number one priority. Without the ability for local vector control agencies to conduct adult mosquito control, the risk of West Nile Virus transmission...

April 7, 2009 - California’s world renowned tobacco control program celebrated its 20th anniversary today by releasing data that show tobacco use continuing to decline. The anniversary comes as calls to the “1-800 No Butts” quit line...

April 7, 2009 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today announced that consumers should avoid eating chicken egg rolls and vegetable egg rolls manufactured by EDS Wrap and Roll Foods...

April 4, 2009 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today announced the recall of Union International Food Company spices has been widened, and now includes pepper sold at retail stores...

March 30, 2009 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today announced the recall of Union International Food Company spices has been widened, and now includes pepper sold at retail stores...

March 28, 2009 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today announced that consumers should avoid eating spices manufactured by Union International Food Company.

March 27, 2009 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today announced that state and federal investigators are inspecting a supplier of pistachios...

March 23, 2009 - Certain Kirkland Organic Brown Eggs and O Organic Brown Eggs have been voluntarily recalled because the eggs may be contaminated with Salmonella.

March 20, 2009 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), announced today that tuberculosis (TB) in California declined last year to its lowest level on record.

March 19, 2009 - Raintree Convalescent Hospital in Fresno County has received a “AA” citation, the most severe penalty under state law, and an $80,000 fine from the State of California...

March 12, 2009 - Anaheim Crest Nursing Center in Orange County has received an “AA” citation and a $75,000 from the state of California after an investigation concluded that inadequate care led to the death of a resident...

March 12, 2009 - Escondido Care Center in San Diego County has received an “AA” citation and a $90,000 from the state of California after an investigation concluded that inadequate care led to the death of a resident...

March 3, 2009 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced today that 10 hospitals have been assessed administrative penalties of $25,000 from the state of California after a determination that the facilities’ noncompliance...

February 27, 2009 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), reported today that a child in Fresno County and another in Riverside County have died from influenza-related complications.

February 13, 2009 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has initiated action to revoke the license of Colonial Healthcare in Placer County Dr. Mark Horton, director of CDPH, announced today.

February 13, 2009 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), announced today that Lemon Grove Care and Rehabilitation Center in San Diego County has...

February 5, 2009 - Calling attention to the disproportionate impact of HIV/AIDS among African-Americans, today Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), urged community leaders to continue prevention efforts highlighted as part of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

January 18, 2009 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to handle or consume frozen Peanut Butter Cookie Dough distributed by Sweet Success Fundraising Inc, of Ontario, California because of potential contamination with Salmonella. The Department further recommends that any dough that has been thawed or baked should also be discarded.

January 7, 2009 - The Acting Surgeon General Rear Adm. Steven K. Galson has awarded the “Healthy Youth for a Healthy Future Champion Award” to the California Department of Public Health’s Network for a Healthy California, a campaign that empowers low-income Californians and their families to live better by eating healthy and being physically active every day. The award recognizes and showcases communities and programs across the nation that address childhood overweight and obesity prevention...