CDPH News Room

CDPH Fines San Mateo County Nursing Home $100,000

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:28:57 GMT

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.

CDPH Says No Whooping Cough Deaths in California During 2011 First Time in 20 Years Thanks to Statewide Vaccination Efforts

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:46:08 GMT

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.

CDPH Cautions Californians About Ticks And Tick-Borne Diseases

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:34:30 GMT

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 ...

CDPH Tells Consumers to Return Bed Bath & Beyond “Dual Ridge Metal Boutique Tissue Boxes”

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:11:32 GMT

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 ...

CDPH Kicks Off Folic Acid Awareness Week

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:49:39 GMT

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

Healthcare-Associated Infections Detailed in New Reports

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:12:15 GMT

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 ...

State Health Director Recommends Top Health New Year’s Resolutions

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:12:04 GMT

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.

California’s First Flu Death Reported

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:47:56 GMT

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.

CDPH Fines Two Orange County Nursing Homes in Deaths

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:28:20 GMT

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.

CDPH Issues $850,000 in Penalties to California Hospitals

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:34:39 GMT

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 ...

CDPH Reminds Californians to Stay Safe, Healthy During Severe Cold Weather

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:01:35 GMT

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 ...

CDPH Urges Californians to Get Flu Shot During National Influenza Vaccination Week

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:01:52 GMT

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

CDPH Warns Of Possible Health Risk from Consuming Certain Mushrooms

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:28:50 GMT

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.

CDPH Warns Consumers Not to Eat Bee Brand Sunny Day Gummies and Bavan Mix Goli Candy

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:40:38 GMT

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.

State Public Health Officer Joins International Leaders to Commemorate World AIDS Day December 1, 2011

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:34:08 GMT

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.

Avoid Wild Mushrooms, State Public Health Director Warns

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:22:45 GMT

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.

CDPH Warns Consumers Not to Eat Certain Ready Pac Brand Romaine Lettuce Because of Possible Health Risk

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:31:59 GMT

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.

CDPH Warns Consumers Not to Eat Certain Sugar Candies Imported from India

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:10:51 GMT

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.

California Department of Public Health Warns Consumers Not to Eat Roopal Swad Candy Imported From India

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:01:39 GMT

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.

CDPH Offers Food Safety Tips for Holiday Feasts

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:52:42 GMT

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.

CDPH Fines Nevada County Nursing Home $75,000

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:54:01 GMT

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).

Sport-Harvested Mussels Quarantine Lifted Along California Coastline, Except Channel Islands Region

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:54:45 GMT

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.

CDPH Warns Of Possible Health Risk from Consuming Certain Salad Products

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:43:23 GMT

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

Infant Mortality Rate in California Reaches Historic Low

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:05:13 GMT

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.

Flu Vaccine Now Available in California

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:03:01 GMT

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.

State Public Health Director Leads “Walk-to-School” Event

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:27:34 GMT

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.

First Two California Fatalities From West Nile Virus in 2011

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:24:36 GMT

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.

CDPH Warns Consumers Not To Eat Certain “Limited Edition” and “Fresh and Easy” Brand Grape Tomatoes

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:54:17 GMT

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 ...

Illegal Tobacco Sales to Minors Reach New Low

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:51:34 GMT

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.

CDPH Joint Emergency Operations Center Activated

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 08:34:37 GMT

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 Issues Administrative Penalties to 12 Hospitals

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:53:42 GMT

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.