CDPH News Releases

June 29, 2011 - Community Hospital of San Bernardino has received an “AA” citation, the most severe penalty under state law, and an $80,000 fine from the State of California after an investigation at the hospital’s skilled nursing facility concluded that

June 24, 2011 - A California Department of Public Health (CDPH) investigation found that personal and workers' compensation information of approximately 9,000 current and former state employees was improperly copied to a private hard-drive and removed

June 22,2011-With the arrival of summer and hot weather upon us, Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), is encouraging California residents to follow these top-10 helpful tips to stay safe this summer:

June 10, 2011 - Dr. Howard Backer, the Interim Director of the California Department of Public Health, today warned that the number of pertussis (whooping cough) cases in 2011 continues to be above both the 2009 baseline levels and the numbers seen by

CDPH announced today 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.

May 13, 2011 - California is experiencing an increase in measles cases, likely due to international travel or exposure to others who have recently traveled to Europe, Asia and Africa where there are outbreaks of this highly contagious disease.

April 25, 2011 - Convalescent Center Mission Street in San Francisco has received a “AA” citation, the most severe penalty under state law, and a $100,000 fine after an investigation concluded that inadequate care led to the death of a resident.

April 6, 2011 - Marking a milestone in the advancement of public health, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today commemorated the 10-year anniversary of the California Public Health Laboratory in Richmond.

April 1, 2011 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Interim Director Dr. Howard Backer today warned people not to eat certain spouts distributed by Louie Foods International because the sprouts may be contaminated with Salmonella.

March 29, 2011 - Coming a month earlier than in normal years, the annual quarantine of all mussel species publicly harvested along the California coast takes effect today. The quarantine is beginning earlier this year ...

March 24, 2011 - California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Interim Director Dr. Howard Backer today warned consumers not to eat Hans Brand Santra Candy imported from India after tests conducted by CDPH found unacceptable levels of lead.

March 4, 2011 - Dr. Howard Backer, interim director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned people not to eat certain hazelnuts distributed by DeFranco and Sons from Los Angeles, because the nuts may be contaminated with ...

Feb. 22, 2011 - Victoria Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center of Costa Mesa has received a “AA” citation and a $75,000 fine from the State of California after an investigation concluded that inadequate assessment led to the death of a resident.

Feb. 16, 2011 - Goldstar Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of Santa Monica, LLC has received an “AA" citation and a $100,000 fine after an investigation concluded that inadequate care led to the death of a patient.

Feb. 15, 2011 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reports overall influenza activity is on the increase and cases are now present in both Southern California and Northern California.

Feb. 14, 2011 - California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director Dr. Mark Horton today announced the winners of the department’s Flu-Fighting Video and Poster Contest. The contest challenged ... steps to preventing the flu.

Feb. 7, 2011 - CDPH warned consumers today to avoid all flavors of “Toxic Waste” brand “Nuclear Sludge” candies after the importer expanded its recall to other varieties.

Feb. 1, 2011 - Continuing a trend in California of nearly two decades, births to teenage mothers dropped again last year, reaching a record low, Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced today.

Jan. 31, 2011 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today announced that Sabor Farms was recalling fresh cilantro that was packed under four different brand names ...

Jan. 28, 2011 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned people not to eat certain fresh cilantro distributed by Tanimura & Antle because the cilantro may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Jan. 28, 2011 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat BAVAN brand Santra Goli and BAVAN brand Khati Mithi Goli candies after CDPH found unacceptable levels of lead ...

Jan. 24, 2011 - Eighteen finalists have been named in the California Department of Public Health’s “Flu-Fighting Festival” video and poster contest. Californians have until Monday Jan. 31 to vote for their top picks at http://cdphfilmfest.org.

Jan. 14, 2011 - CDPH today warned consumers not to eat “Toxic Waste” brand “Nuclear Sludge Chew Bar” candy imported from Pakistan after tests found unacceptable levels of lead.

Jan. 13, 2011 - All hospitals in California are now linked to a statewide emergency communication system that will enable them to share information quickly and securely during a disaster...

Jan. 6, 2011 - Californians are invited to go online and cast a vote for their favorite video and poster as part of the California Department of Public Health’s “Flu-Fighting Festival” contest, http://cdphfilmfest.org.