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.

The Public Health Laboratory team works to keep SLO County safe and healthy.

Behind the Scenes at the Public Health Lab

Day-to-day, the County Public Health Laboratory plays a vital role in protecting our community from risks we often don’t see.

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Through the virtual dental home program, young children receive preventive care at a pop-up dental clinic at their school.

“Virtual Dental Home” Program Brings Dental Care to Local Elementary Students

The Public Health Department is pleased to announce the launch of a new effort to bring dental care to more SLO County children: the virtual dental home program.

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Community Health Improvement Plan, San Luis Obispo County, 2018-2023

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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