Public Health Santa Cruz County

From our Board of Supervisors proclaiming April 1-7 as #NationalPublicHealthWeek in #SantaCruzCounty, to distributing helpful #health resources at local events, we've enjoyed celebrating in #community with you all. ✨#NPHW #HealthForAll santacruzhealth.org/publichealth

#EmergencyPreparedness goes beyond having a go-bag. Support your #mentalhealth during a stressful time. Check out the Listos CA First Aid Kit for Your Mind for ways to protect your mental health during an emergency. 🧠💜 bit.ly/4cHt0pP #NationalPublicHealthWeek  #NPHW

Prepare before you're there, #SantaCruzCounty! Nearly 1 in 5 people in the U.S. have a sexually transmitted infection. However, #STIs can be prevented + treated. ✔️Make a plan and choose prevention steps that work for you. cdc.gov/std/saw/pbyt/s… #NPHW #NationalPublicHealthWeek

We've had a great time sharing #health resources and celebrating #nationalpublichealthweek at #Watsonville Farmers' Market today! #NPHW #publichealth #santacruzcounty

The latest #SantaCruzCounty Birth Report is now available! This report provides valuable insights that help with healthcare planning and resource allocation. Read it here: ➡️ bit.ly/2022BirthsRepo… #ReproductiveHealth #NPHW #NationalPublicHealthWeek

Our #Environmental Health team helps keep our #SantaCruzCounty community healthy through their #innovative water quality monitoring efforts. ✔️Stay informed! Check out the latest water quality report: me-qr.com/l/SCC2023water #NPHW #PublicHealthWeek

💚Public Health is #Environmental Health! 💚Our #SantaCruzCounty Tobacco Education + Prevention team works to reduce tobacco product waste in our community, reduce secondhand smoke, & educate all about the dangers of tobacco on the #environment. ✅santacruzhealth.org/tobacco #nphw

Usted podría tener #sífilis y no saberlo: hable con su proveedor de atención médica sobre la prueba de detección. El cuidado prenatal es esencial para la salud y el bienestar general de usted y su bebé. Mas información: bit.ly/3TTz8o3.

You could have #syphilis and not know it—talk to your healthcare provider about testing. Prenatal care is essential to the overall health and wellness of you and your baby. Learn more: bit.ly/2Q55JD0.

Los niños pequeños, las personas embarazadas y los adultos de 60 años en adelante pueden ser elegibles para la vacuna contra el #VRS, un virus respiratorio común que puede causar una enfermedad grave. Hable con su proveedor de atención médica hoy mismo! cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/D…

Young children, pregnant people and older adults 60+ may be eligible for immunization against #RSV, a common respiratory virus that can lead to severe disease. Talk to your health care provider today! Learn more: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/D…

Para proteger a las personas sin hogar de las frías temperaturas nocturnas en el #CondadoDeSantaCruz, se abrirán refugios temporales durante la noche a partir del viernes 5 de enero. El ingreso comienza a las 7 p.m. Encuentre recursos adicionales aquí: santacruzfreeguide.org/calendar/

To protect the unhoused from cold overnight temperatures in #SantaCruzCounty, temporary protective overnight shelters will open beginning Friday, Jan. 5. Lineup begins at 7 p.m. Find additional resources here: santacruzfreeguide.org/calendar

Expect wind🍃and downed trees🌲in addition to 2-3 inches of rain🌧️in higher elevations. Drive safe and plan ahead. 🛣️Local road conditions: sccroadclosure.org 🔌Power outages: PGE.com/outages

Rain and wind will likely bring power outages and road impacts later today. Drive safe and plan ahead. Local road conditions: sccroadclosure.org Power outages: PGE.com/outages

Forecasts are showing a strong possibility of dangerous coastal conditions beginning Dec. 27, including wave runup and tidal surge. Please avoid the coast and advise out-of-town guests to do the same. Never turn your back on the ocean.

Los pronósticos muestran una gran posibilidad de condiciones costeras peligrosas a partir del 27 de diciembre, incluyendo olas y marejadas ciclónicas. Evite la costa y recomiende a los huéspedes de fuera de la ciudad que hagan lo mismo. Nunca le de la espalda al mar.

Encuentre opciones gratuitas de pruebas en el hogar y en sitio en covid19.ca.gov/es/get-tested.

Protéjanse a sí mismos y a sus seres queridos haciéndose la prueba de COVID-19. Las pruebas de detección le ayudan a tomar decisiones informadas sobre su salud y su riesgo de propagar el COVID-19 a otras personas de la comunidad.

Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting tested for COVID-19. Testing helps you make informed decisions about your health and your risk of spreading COVID-19 to others in the community. 🔎 Find free at-home and on site test options at covid19.ca.gov/get-tested. #StayHealthy