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Adult in a safety vest holds a stop sign while smiling beside a boy wearing a helmet. Behind them, banners read "MANEJAR CON CUIDADO / SALVA VIDAS" and "SAFE DRIVES / SAVE LIVES."
4/9/2025

Public Health Department Launches "Safe Drives Save Lives" Campaign

The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department has launched its "Safe Drives Save Lives" campaign to promote driver awareness of pedestrians and bicyclists and road safety throughout the county.

Line chart showing upward trend of annual valley fever cases since 2014.
4/8/2025

SLO County Valley Fever Cases Reach Record Levels in 2024

More San Luis Obispo County residents were diagnosed with Valley fever in 2024 than any previous year on record.

Young boy looking down at his shoulder as a nurse places a bandaid.
4/4/2025

Measles Protection Widely Available as U.S. Cases Increase

The Public Health Department reminds residents to protect yourself and your family from this preventable and potentially serious illness.

Thirteen women on the SLO County WIC team standing together smiling.
12/24/2024

50 Reasons People in SLO County Love WIC: Celebrating Half a Century of Supporting Women, Infants, and Children

WIC participants and Public Health staff share what they love about WIC in honor of the program's 50th anniversary.

A health care worker holding the hands of a patient.
11/19/2024

Open Enrollment Underway for Covered California

County enrollment counselors offer free, one-on-one support to community members

Children in costumes run on a sidewalk in front of an adult caregiver
10/30/2024

SLO County Public Health Department Awarded Grants to Fund Traffic Safety Programs

SLO County Public Health will kick off education outreach with a focus on tips for drivers and parents to make sure children are safe on Halloween.

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Penny Borenstein, MD, MPH

Health Officer/Public Health Director

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Article Catalog:

  • COVID-19 Updates »
  • Public Health Department Launches "Safe Drives Save Lives" Campaign »
  • SLO County Valley Fever Cases Reach Record Levels in 2024 »
  • Measles Protection Widely Available as U.S. Cases Increase »
  • 50 Reasons People in SLO County Love WIC: Celebrating Half a Century of Supporting Women, Infants, a »
  • Open Enrollment Underway for Covered California »
  • SLO County Public Health Department Awarded Grants to Fund Traffic Safety Programs »
  • San Miguel Students Celebrate Wellness with New Murals »
  • Updated Vaccines Protect SLO County Residents from Flu and COVID-19 »
  • Stay Safe and Healthy at the California Mid-State Fair »
  • Keep Pets Safe During 4th of July and Summer Heatwave: Tips from SLO County Animal Services »
  • Possible Sewage Spill into Pismo Creek »
  • Announcing SLO County’s 2024-2029 Community Health Improvement Plan »
  • Tuberculosis Cases Increase in SLO County and Across California »
  • Public Health Department Awarded Grants from the Office of Traffic Safety »
  • Open Enrollment Underway for Covered California »
  • First Confirmed Case of Locally-Acquired West Nile Virus Reported in SLO County »
  • Get Free Car Seat Check-Up at Special Event During Child Passenger Safety Week »
  • 2023 Community Health Assessment Puts SLO County Health Data Front and Center »
  • Syphilis Rates Increase Amid Medication Shortage »
  • Mid-State Fair and Public Health Department Offer Tips for a Safe, Healthy Visit to the Fair »
  • Avoid Heat-Related Illness as Temperatures Soar »
  • Get Free Car Seat Check-Up at Upcoming Events in San Miguel and Templeton »
  • Share Your Experience: Public Health Department Seeks Input on Community Health »
  • Health Officials Provide Health and Safety Recommendations Related to Flood Water »
  • Health Officials Urge Precautions as Pediatric RSV Hospitalizations Increase »
  • Public Health Department Awarded Grants from California Office of Traffic Safety »
  • MPX Vaccine Clinic: October 14 at Gala Pride & Diversity Center in San Luis Obispo »
  • Tomorrow: Get Free Flu Shot at Pop-Up Clinics in Arroyo Grande, Atascadero »
  • Get Free Car Seat Check-Up at Special Event During Child Passenger Safety Week »
  • Get Free Flu Shot at Pop-Up Clinics in Arroyo Grande, Atascadero »
  • MPX Vaccine Clinic: September 7 at Gala Pride & Diversity Center in SLO »
  • First Case of Monkeypox Identified in SLO County Resident »
  • Mid-State Fair and SLO County Public Health Department Offer Common-Sense Tips for a Safe, Healthy & »
  • SLO County Central Coast Clean Campaign Expands to Target Tobacco Waste »
  • San Luis Obispo County Tobacco Control Grades Drop Due to Lack of Flavor Restrictions »
  • Public Health Advisory to Avoid Ocean Water Contact During and After Rainstorms »
  • County Health Officials Report Death of SLO County Resident from West Nile Virus »
  • Dr. Penny E. Borenstein named San Luis Obispo County Physician of the Year »
  • Public Health Department Receives Traffic Safety Grants »
  • County Moves Forward with New Tobacco Ordinances to Protect Health »
  • First Flu-Related Death in SLO County »
  • FLU Season in SLO County: What you need to know »
  • Avoid Ocean Water During and After Rainstorms »
  • Public Health Dept Warns Residents of Alarming Increase in Deaths from Fentanyl Overdose »
  • Public Health Home Visiting: Supporting a Healthy Start for SLO County’s Youngest Residents »
  • Public Health Department Welcomes New Division Manager for Health Promotion »
  • Celebrate Healthy Snack Day in SLO County on September 12 »
  • Protect Your Health When Visiting Animal Exhibits »
  • Market Match Promotes Healthy Eating, Supports Local Farmers »
  • Medical Reserve Corps: Standing Ready to Protect Community Health »
  • Sewage Release Impacting Chorro Creek »
  • Three SLO County Residents Diagnosed with Hepatitis A Following Private Catered Event »
  • County Employee Blood Drive Meets 100 Percent of Donation Goal »
  • Nipomo Elementary Wins National School Breakfast Award »
  • Rethink Your Drink: 11 Tips to Kick-Start a Healthy Water Habit »
  • Behind the Scenes at the Public Health Lab »
  • CANCELLED: Bikes & Bites, May 16 »
  • Cal Poly Pre-Med Students Bring Nutrition Education to SLO County Kids »
  • “Virtual Dental Home” Program Brings Dental Care to Local Elementary Students »
  • Harvest of the Month: From Local Farms to SLO County Students »
  • Public Health Aide Deanna Smaw Recognized with Hands-On Hero Award »
  • Public Health Department Investigates Bacterial Meningitis Case Following Student Death »
  • Announcing SLO County’s First Community Health Improvement Plan »
  • Flu Activity Is Increasing in SLO County; Health Officials Remind Residents to Take Precautions »
  • Special Event: Supporting Children's Health with School Wellness »
  • Welcome to Dr. Rick Rosen, Deputy Health Officer »
  • California Children’s Services Team Transitions to Whole Child Model »
  • Five Reasons to Donate Blood this Holiday Season »
  • Health Officials Advise Residents Not to Eat Any Romaine Lettuce »
  • Health Care Navigators Take on Tough Questions for County Residents »
  • Public Health Department Receives Grant to Support Traffic Safety »
  • County Offers Support to Residents with Covered California Enrollment »
  • Preventing Falls and Helping Seniors Stay Active »
  • Valley Fever in SLO County: What You Need to Know »
  • Smoke Impact on Air Quality and Your Health in SLO County »
  • Health and Housing: Building the Connection »
  • Update: Two SLO County Influenza Cases Confirmed as Influenza A (H1N2v) »
  • 50 Children Get Dental Care Thanks to Give Kids a Smile »
  • Seven Tips for a Healthy, Safe Visit to the Fair »
  • Volunteer Opportunity: County Health Commission »
  • San Luis Obispo County Resident Diagnosed with Measles »
  • STD Rates Are Increasing—County Resources Can Help You Get Tested and Protect Yourself »
  • Free Hepatitis C Testing at Special One-Day Event »
  • Volunteer and Help Prevent Tobacco Sales to Minors »
  • County Employees Donate Blood to Save Lives »
  • Volunteers Promote Health, Protect Environment with Great American Smokeout »
  • Protecting County Residents from Tuberculosis »
  • Students Speak Up Against Tobacco on "Kick Butts Day" »
  • Bringing Dental Care to More SLO County Kids »
  • Flu Season in SLO County: What You Need to Know »
  • Paso Robles Highlighted as "City on the Rise" in State Tobacco Control Report »
  • Flu Season is Here: When Should You Go to the Emergency Room? »
  • Influenza-Related Death of 56-Year-Old Female Resident Confirmed in SLO County »
  • Nine Tips for a Safe & Healthy Potluck »
  • San Luis Obispo Long-Term Care Facilities Accept Residents from Facility Evacuated by Thomas Fire »
  • SLO County Health Data Now at Your Fingertips »
  • Public Health Department Receives Grant to Support Traffic Safety »
  • Great American Smokeout Challenges Smokers to Quit, Non-Smokers to Lend Support »
  • Preparing for Flu Season—and Practicing Pandemic Response »
  • Fiebre De Valle: Conozca el Riezgo, Proteja Su Salud »
  • Tips to Store and Dispose of Medicine Safely »
  • Welcome to Dr. Christy Mulkerin, Deputy Health Officer »
  • New Mobile Shower Service Makes Weekly Stop at Health Agency Campus »
  • What You Need to Know: Mosquitoes Love Standing Water »
  • Why EMS Director Vince Pierucci Wants You to Download PulsePoint »
  • Oral Health Program Manager Dr. Navid Fardanesh Recognized with Hands-On Hero Award »
  • Whooping Cough Vaccine Recommended for Pregnant Women, Close Contacts of Newborns »
  • Fifth Valley Fever Death of 2017 Confirmed in San Luis Obispo County »
  • Zika and Spring Break Travel: What You Need to Know »
  • Influenza-Related Death in 30-Year-Old Male Resident »
  • Survey Finds Sharp Increase in Availability of E-Cigarettes in San Luis Obispo County »
  • Power Outages May Increase Risk of Foodborne Illness »
  • Public Health Department Launches Fall Prevention Programming for Seniors »
  • Public Health and Cal Poly Join to Respond to Case of Meningococcal Disease »
  • Second Case of Measles in San Luis Obispo County »
  • Public Health Investigates Measles Case »
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