CDPH News Releases

Jan. 31, 2012 - Seton Medical Center in Daly City, Ca. has received a “AA” citation and a $100,000 fine after an investigation concluded that inadequate care led to the death of a resident.

Jan. 24, 2012 - California recorded no deaths from pertussis (whooping cough) during 2011, a first since 1991, announced Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the state public health officer.

Jan. 19, 2012- Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and state public health officer, today warned individuals who work or play outdoors in the winter months to be on the alert for ticks ...

Jan. 13, 2011 - California Department of Public Health (CDPH) director Dr. Ron Chapman today advised consumers to return certain metal tissue box cover accessories distributed by Bed Bath & Beyond ...

Jan. 9, 2012 - As part of Folic Acid Awareness Week, Jan. 8-14, Dr. Ron Chapman underscores how women, particularly Hispanic women, can easily and significantly reduce severe birth defects by simply adding 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid

Jan. 6, 2012 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today released six reports with data collected from California's hospitals on certain types of healthcare-associated infections. “These reports provide the most detailed picture yet ...

Dec. 27 - As the busy holiday season comes to a close, most Californians take a timeout to draft their New Year’s resolutions. CDPH Director and State Public Health officer, Dr. Ron Chapman, urges Californians to put health at the top of their list.

Dec. 22, 2011 - An adult male in his late 30’s is the first reported fatality linked to influenza for this influenza season, Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health and state public health officer, announced today.

Dec. 19, 2011 - Two Orange County nursing homes received Class “AA” citations from the State of California after investigations concluded that inadequate care at the nursing homes lead to a death at each facility.

Dec. 8, 2011 - CDPH announced today that 14 California hospitals have been assessed administrative penalties after it was determined the facilities’ noncompliance with licensing requirements caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury or ...

Dec. 6, 2010 - With weather forecasts calling for nighttime temperatures to drop near freezing in parts of California, Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health and state public health officer ...

Dec. 5, 2011 - CDPH today urged Californians to get immunized against influenza as part of National Influenza Vaccination Week, Dec. 4 to 10.

Dec. 2, 2011 - Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat Shirakiku Brand Dried Shiitake Whole Mushrooms and Shirakiku Brand Dried Shiitake Sliced Mushrooms.

Dec. 1, 2011 - Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat Bee Sunny Day Gummies candy imported from China and BAVAN Mix Goli candy imported from India.

Nov. 30, 2011 - Dr. Ron Chapman, Director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and State Health Officer, urges all Californians to continue fighting HIV/AIDS by observing the 23rd annual World AIDS Day on December 1, 2011.

Nov. 21, 2011 - With seasonal rains promoting the growth of wild mushrooms, CDPH today reminded consumers that collecting and eating wild mushrooms can cause serious illness and even death.

Nov. 17, 2011 - CDPH today warned people not to consume bagged salad products from Ready Pac Food Inc. because of romaine lettuce possibly contaminated with E coli O157:H7.

Nov. 17, 2011 - Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and state public health officer, today warned consumers not to eat four types of candy imported from India.

Nov. 7, 2011 - CDPH today warned consumers not to eat Roopal Swad candy imported from India after tests conducted by CDPH found unacceptable levels of lead.

Nov. 2, 2011 - As the holiday season ramps up, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is reminding Californians about the importance of safe food handling to prevent foodborne illness.

Oct. 31, 2011 - Crystal Ridge Care Center in Grass Valley has received a Class “AA” citation and a $75,000 fine from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

Oct. 27, 2011 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced today that the statewide annual quarantine on mussels taken by sport harvesters from California’s ocean waters ends at midnight on Monday, Oct. 31, 2011.

Oct. 21, 2011 - CDPH today warned people not to eat certain bagged spinach and salad products manufactured by Taylor Farms Retail Inc., Salinas, because they may be contaminated with Salmonella

Oct. 20, 2011 - California’s infant mortality rate has reached a record low. In 2009, the most recent year data is available, the rate was 4.9 infant deaths per 1,000 live births.

Oct. 19, 2011 - With influenza cases now confirmed in California, the state’s public health officer is urging those who want protection from the flu to get immunized.

Oct. 4, 2011 - As part of “Walk-to-School Week,” Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), walked today with dozens of Sutterville Elementary School students and parents.

Oct. 3, 2011 - A 37-year-old man and an 86-year-old man, both from Kern County, are the first reported fatalities from West Nile virus (WNV) this year, Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health, announced today.

Sept. 30, 2011 - CDPH today warned consumers not to eat “Limited Edition” and “Fresh and Easy” brand organic grape tomatoes distributed by Andrew Williamson Fresh Produce ...

Sept. 22, 2011 - Illegal tobacco sales to minors have fallen to their lowest level on record in California – the lowest rate in the survey’s 16-year history.

Sept. 8, 2011 - The California Department of Public Health has activated the Joint Emergency Operations Center (JEOC) in support of state and local agencies affected by the Southern California power outage. CDPH has taken the following actions:

CDPH announced today that 12 California hospitals have been assessed administrative penalties after it was determined the facilities’ noncompliance with licensing requirements caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury or death to patients.