June 25, 2010 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat Flash Pop Candy imported from China after tests by CDPH found unacceptable levels of lead.

June 23, 2010 - Urging Californians to get vaccinated now, Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), warned today that the state is on pace to suffer the most illnesses and deaths due to pertussis ...

June 17, 2010 - Regular doctor check-ups, plenty of exercise, healthy eating and disease screening can add years and quality to a man’s life. That’s why, during this National Men's Health Week leading up to Father’s Day, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is sharing top health tips to keep men healthy.

June 10, 2010 - The California Department of Public Health announced that five hospitals have been assessed administrative penalties and fines after the facilities failed to prevent unauthorized access to confidential patient medical information.

May 21, 2010 - CDPH today warned consumers not to eat Nature’s Choice, Caldwell Fresh Foods or California Fresh Exotics brands of alfalfa sprouts because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella, a food pathogen that can cause serious illness.

May 20, 2010 - CDPH announced that nine hospitals have been assessed penalties after the facilities’ noncompliance with licensing requirements has caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury or death to patients.

May 18, 2010 - Hancock Park Rehabilitation Center in Los Angeles County has received an AA citation from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the most severe penalty under state law, and a $100,000 fine, the highest possible fine from the state of California, after an investigation concluded that inadequate care led to the death of a resident.

May 4, 2010- Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat “Corn Jelly Choice American Sweet Corn Flavour” candy because CDPH tests have found the candy contained excess levels of lead.

May 3, 2010 - Public health leaders in California and across the country on Monday called attention to a new national blueprint to motivate people to become and stay physically active.

Apr. 30, 2010 - Homewood Care Center 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.

April 29, 2010 - California is meeting many key health objectives and saw lower rates of stroke, AIDS, influenza/pneumonia, coronary heart disease and tuberculosis last year according to an annual state/county public health report card released today.

Apr. 26, 2010 - Fifteen California schools and one school district have received Achievements in Respiratory (AIR) Health Awards for taking steps to reduce asthma attacks and triggers that often cause asthma attacks.

April 22, 2010 - The annual quarantine of all mussel species harvested by the public along the California coast begins May 1. Commercial harvesting of mussels is not affected by the quarantine order.

April 22, 2010 - A recent rise in illnesses due to pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, should serve as a call to action to ensure all age groups are appropriately vaccinated.

April 18, 2010 - California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director Dr. Mark Horton today warned consumers not to eat ground beef products being recalled by WinCo Food stores.

April 16, 2010 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today warned consumers not to eat Wo Chong brand alfalfa and clover sprouts because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

April 13, 2010 - CDPH announced today that seven California hospitals have been assessed administrative penalties after noncompliance with licensing requirements has caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury or death to patients.

April 6, 2010 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), called on Californians to take steps to achieve better health.

March 18, 2010 - The number of tuberculosis cases reported in California last year dropped by its biggest margin in nearly a decade, Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), announced today.

March 17, 2010 - Dr. Mark Horton warned consumers not to eat Darrell Lea Yogurt Coated Soft Eating Raspberry Liquorice because CDPH tests found four times the recommended total daily exposure levels of lead.

March 11, 2010 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health, today reminded Californians of the importance of immunizations following reports of four individuals becoming ill with measles in a two-week period last month.

March 10, 2010 - The extended annual quarantine on mussels taken by sport harvesters from the ocean waters of Del Norte, Humboldt, and San Luis Obispo counties has been lifted.

Feb. 25, 2010 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced its participation in the national observance of Black Infant Health Week, February 21–27, by unveiling its top-10 health tips for women of childbearing age.

Feb. 22, 2010 - Births to teenage mothers have dropped to a record low in California, Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), announced today.

Feb. 17, 2010 - Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills has received a “AA” citation and a $50,000 fine after an investigation concluded that inadequate care led to the death of a resident.

Feb. 9, 2010 - Appearing before the Kings County Board of Supervisors and a community forum in Kettleman City, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced preliminary findings of its review of birth defects in Kettleman City.

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.