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.

Sunset from Terrace Hill. Photo by Jonathan Shapiro.

Health and Housing: Building the Connection

Housing can have a profound impact on health—positive or negative. How can our community make the most of this connection to foster well-being for residents?

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Photo by Michael Carl. Sunset over mountains and plains, 2014.

Valley Fever in SLO County: What You Need to Know

Valley Fever appears to be on the rise in San Luis Obispo County and across California.

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Flu shot clinic, 2017. Photo by Public Health Department.

Free Flu Shot Clinic: October 21, 2018

The flu shot helps protect you and our community from the flu. This clinic also helps local first responders practice a rapid response to the threat of pandemic illness.

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