Long Beach Health Department

All Long Beach City Parks, Recreation and Marine Community Centers and Long Beach Public Library locations are available as designated cooling centers during their normal business hours. 🔗longbeach.gov/coolingcenters

🌡️Excessive heat is expected this week. City Acting Health Officer Dr. Cliff Okada advises residents to take extra precautions to avoid heat-related illness. Temps reaching mid to high-90s through Friday, March 20. Cooling centers are available.🔗longbeach.gov/press-releases…

☀️ Extreme heat affects infants and children more than most adults. Follow these simple heat safety tips to keep your child safe and cool when its hot outside.

🌡️It's hot out there! Be sure to stay hydrated and cool to avoid heat exhaustion. Know the signs so you can take action.💪☀️ #BeatTheHeatLB

#ICYMI The Long Beach Health Dept is hiring for a Microbiologist! Learn more about the position at longbeach.gov/jobs.

Traveling soon? ✈️ Before you pack your bags, make sure your family is protected against measles. The MMR vaccine helps keep everyone safe and healthy wherever your adventures take you. For more info, visit ph.lacounty.gov/measles 1/2

Recall: TheKiddoSpace Children’s Handwriting Practice Kits; The pens in the recalled children’s handwriting kits contain levels of lead in the nib that exceed the federal lead content ban. Get free replacement pens and refills. cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/T…

Recall: TheKiddoSpace Children’s Flashcard Talking Toys; The recalled children’s flashcard toy sets contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead ban and phthalates ban. Get free replacement toy or free USB cable. cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/T…

🦟After heavy rain, mosquitoes love to make themselves at home, even in small puddles! Protect yourself from mosquitoes by following these simple steps.👇

The City of Long Beach will activate its inclement weather shelter, starting Sunday, February 15, at 8:00 a.m. through Thursday morning, February 19, due to anticipated rain and cold winds. 📍 Multi-Service Center (1301 W. 12th St.) ℹ️ longbeach.gov/homelessness.

🚴 Help improve the streets you ride every day. Join Walk & Roll Long Beach for a Community Bike Audit on February 28th from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Register at forms.office.com/g/6HjfgQEs00

📣 In observance of Presidents' Day taking place Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, all Health Department offices and facilities will be closed. Normal operating schedules will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. ℹ️ More information on facilities and service schedule at bit.ly/4txHrVK

Our @LBHealthDept is reminding residents about the importance of measles education & prevention following a recent increase in measles cases in California, including three cases in @CountyofLA and two cases in @OCGovCA. lbcity.info/measlesprevent…

Meet the Community Crisis Response (CCR) team! The CCR team responds to non-medical, non-violent 911 calls with a focus on mental health. Supporting community health and safety while helping in-need residents connect to essential programs/services. ℹ️longbeach.gov/CCR

RAIN ADVISORY⚠️Our @LBHealthDept issued a rain advisory for recreational beaches and bays in the City of Long Beach following the rain experienced in the last 24 hours. ℹ️ lbcity.info/febrain

📢 Attend our Harm Reduction & Naloxone (Narcan) workshops to understand the opioid crisis in Long Beach, recognize the signs of an overdose, learn how to use naloxone, and get free naloxone and fentanyl test strips. ➡️ RSVP and learn more: bit.ly/3TDZXeD

ICYMI! Here is our Mobile Access Center schedule for the month of February! 🚐 Staffed by the Homeless Services Bureau and a public health nurse, MAC offers on-the-spot intake, health checkups, case management, housing connections & more. ℹ️ longbeach.gov/homelessness

Keep an eye out next time you’re catching the bus! 🚏👀 We’ve launched a series of new ads designed to put life-saving tools directly in your hands. ➡️ Request free naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and trainings at longbeach.gov/harmreduction

Public Health is reporting the second case of measles for 2026 confirmed in an international traveler who traveled through LAX and at least on public exposure location while infectious. For details on exposure locations and what do if you were at one of these sites, swipe left…

The world can be a heavy place for children. Here are 5 ways to support your child's mental health: 🗣️ Be mindful of what they hear or see 😊 Name emotions and validate their feelings 🗨️ Use age-appropriate language 💏 Reassure them about safety ℹ️ longbeach.gov/ECMHProgram