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Public Health

The Public Health Department is a division within the Health Agency and is responsible for protecting and improving the health of all San Luis Obispo County residents.

The mission of the Public Health Department is to promote, preserve and protect the health of all San Luis Obispo County residents through disease surveillance, health education, direct services, and health policy development.

Please explore our website to discover the many ways in which Public Health serves you.

Public Health Department Investigating Bacterial Meningitis Case Following Student Death

Due to the serious nature of the illness, the Public Health Department is working with local hospitals, Cuesta College and people close to the student to identify any individuals who may have potential risk of infection. Those individuals are receiving preventive antibiotics.

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Announcing SLO County’s First Community Health Improvement Plan

95+ community partners worked together to identify priorities and are now putting the plan in action.

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Volunteer Opportunity: County Health Commission

The County of San Luis Obispo Health Commission is currently recruiting for a volunteer member to serve on the commission.

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