Press Release Archive

DateTitle

2024

03/22/2024 Tuberculosis Exposure Rates Increase
01/14/2024 Public Health Vending Machines Now Providing Free Naloxone in San Joaquin County
01/11/2024 Smoke-Free Outdoor Spaces Town Hall: Jan. 18

2023

12/13/2023 Safe Kids Program Grant
11/03/2023 SJC-PHS as Academic Health Department
11/03/2023 Valley Fever Infection Rates on the Rise in San Joaquin County
10/06/2023 October is National Dental Hygiene Month
10/24/2023 Prescription Drug Take Back Day: October 28, 2023
10/23/2023 Lead Poisoning Prevention Campaign: October 2023
10/03/2023 San Joaquin County Fentanyl Town Hall Meeting: October 9, 2023
08/25/2023 San Joaquin County Public Health Services Offering Free Health Care Products in Vending Machines
07/27/2023 West Nile Virus (WNV) Case Confirmed in SJ County
04/17/2023 San Joaquin County Public Health Services DrugTakeBackDay
03/24/2023 San Joaquin County Public Health Services Recognizes World TB Day
02/03/2023 National Children’s Dental Health Month to Focus on Proactive Dental Routine Education

2022

12/29/2022 Easy Access to COVID-19 Testing and Treatment in San Joaquin County
12/21/2022 Network of Community Health Workers Training to Improve Lives of San Joaquin County Residents
11/24/2022 Safe Kids Coalition Awarded Grant for Child Safety Seat Education Program in Underserved Communities
10/24/2022 Drug Take Back Day – Free and Safe Disposal of Unwanted and Expired Human & Animal Medications & Vaping Devices
10/21/22 Lead Week 2022 - Increasing Awareness in an Effort to Reduce Childhood Exposure to Lead Poisoning
09/27/22 Town Hall on Educating Youth & Families on Dangers of Fentanyl
09/07/2022 New Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Vaccines Available
08/11/2022 San Joaquin County Public Health Services Offering Novavax
09/20/2022 San Joaquin Opioid Overdose Snapshot: 2019-2021
08/02/2022 Six Confirmed Cases of MonkeyPox
07/21/2022 First Probable Monkeypox Human Case
05/26/2022 COVID-19 TEST TO TREAT SITES
04/27/2022 Take Back Drug Day
04/21/2022 Fentanyl is Forever Campaign
01/25/2022 Kids Dental Health Month
01/12/2022 Save a Life with Free Naloxone for Opioid Overdose

2021

12/28/2021 First Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Omicron Variant in San Joaquin County
12/17/2021 Special Vaccine Superheroes Event - Dec. 20 in Tracy
11/23/2021 COVID-19 Boosters for Anyone 18 Years of Older
11/08/2021 Child Safety Education Program Receives $97K Grant to Focus on Car Safety for Kids
11/05/2021 COVID-19 Vaccination for Children Ages 5-11
10/27/2021 Booster Shots Available Throughout the County
10/26/2021 Oct. 24-30 is Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.
10/25/2021 #SJVaxForTheWin Visual Art and Video Contest Underway with Nov 5, 2021 Deadline
10/19/2021 Take Back Drug Day on Oct. 23 for Residents to Dispose of Unwanted and Expired Drugs
10/18/2021 Oct. 24-30 is Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.
10/13/2021 First Case of West Nile Virus in County for 2021
07/20/2021 Indoor Mask Recommendation with Increase in Covid-19 and Delta Variant Cases in San Joaquin County
07/20/2021 Recomendación de mascarilla al interior con el aumento en casos de covid-19 y la variante delta en el condado de san joaquín.
07/13/2021 Blue-Green Algae Health Concerns for Humans and Animals
05/19/2021 San Joaquin County Public Health Services Awarded National Accreditation
04/26/2021 San Joaquin County Initiative Shines the Light on Unprecedented Number of Black Moms and Babies Dying from Pregnancy-Related Complications

2020

11/16/2020San Joaquin County Moves Back Into Purple (Widespread) Tier
10/22/2020First Human Case of st. Louis Encephalitis Virus (Slev) In San Joaquin County Since 1973
10/13/2020San Joaquin County Public Health Services Awarded a Grant for Child Passengers Safety Seat Education from California Office of Traffic Safety
10/7/2020SJC Board of Supervisors Receive COVID-19 Updates and Take Actions
09/29/2020State Announces San Joaquin County in Tier 2 (Red Tier) - Substantial Some Businesses Can Open Indoors with Modifications
11/16/2020San Joaquin County Moves Back Into Purple (Widespread) Tier
10/22/2020First Human Case of st. Louis Encephalitis Virus (Slev) In San Joaquin County Since 1973
10/13/2020San Joaquin County Public Health Services Awarded a Grant for Child Passengers Safety Seat Education from California Office of Traffic Safety
10/07/2020SJC Board of Supervisors Receive COVID-19 Updates and Take Actions
10/07/2020SJC Board of Supervisors Receive COVID-19 Updates and Take Actions
09/29/2020- State Announces San Joaquin County in Tier 2 (Red Tier) - Substantial Some Businesses Can Open Indoors with Modifications
09/29/2020- State Announces San Joaquin County in Tier 2 (Red Tier) - Substantial Some Businesses Can Open Indoors with Modifications
09/21/2020- Free Drive-Thru COVID-19 Community Testing Available
09/15/2020San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors Receive COVID-19 Updates and Take Actions
08/31/2020- San Joaquin Officials Update County Stay at Home Order
08/28/2020- San Joaquin Officials Address the Blueprint for a Safer Economy
08/24/2020- Blue-Green Algae Health Concerns for Humans and Animals
08/24/2020- Preocupación de Salud por Algas Verde -Azul Para Humanos y Animales
08/20/2020- Recomendaciones de Salud Pública para el Humo de Incendios Forestales Durante la Pandemia COVID-19
08/20/2020- Public Health Recommendations for Wildfire Smoke During the COVID-19 Pandemic
07/29/2020- San Joaquin County Issues Public Health Order Regarding Public and Private Schools
07/16/2020- San Joaquin County Revises Stay At Home Order
07/13/2020- Public Health Officer and Superintendent of Schools Recommend San Joaquin County Schools Start New School Year With 100% Distance Learning
07/13/2020- As COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths Increase State Directs County to Modify Stay-at-Home Order
07/09/2020- County Health Officials Offer Guidance for Reopening Buildings to Reduce the Risk of Legionella Exposure
07/08/2020- San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors Receive COVID-19 Updates Confirmed Cases and Increase Hospitalizations Continue to Cause Concern
06/18/2020- San Joaquin County Revises to Stay At Home Order
06/16/2020- San Joaquin County Revises to Stay At Home Order
06/11/2020- San Joaquin County Announces Reopening of Stage 3 Businesses and Activities
06/10/2020- San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors Receive COVID-19 Updates
06/02/2020- San Joaquin County Public Health Officer and Director of Emergency Services Issue Updated Stay-At-Home Order
06/02/2020- San Joaquin County Public Health Services Releases Proposed Draft Vaping and Flavors Ordinance to Curb Youth Tobacco Access.
06/02/2020- Servicios de Salud Pública Del Condado de San Joaquín Publican la Propuesta de Ordenanza de Vapeo Y Sabores Para Poner un Alto al Acceso al Tabaco de Los Jóvenes
05/26/2020- San Joaquin Revises Stay At Home Order to Include Religious Services
05/21/2020- San Joaquin County to Reopen Many Local Businesses and Activities
05/12/2020- San Joaquin County Public Health Services Creates Visual Aid For Roadmap to Recovery From COVID-19 Pandemic
04/25/2020- San Joaquin County Public Health Services launches a new COVID-19 Data Dashboard (4-24-20)
04/11/2020- Recommendations for Use of Face Coverings (Eng/Spa)
04/10/2020- San Joaquin County Public Health Services Recognizes National Public Health Week 2020
04/09/2020- SJC Public Health Officer Shares Recommendations for Holiday Celebrations and Faith-based Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic
04/09/2020- Oficial de Salud del Condado de San Joaquín comparte recomendaciones para celebraciones y servicios religiosos durante la pandemia de covid-19
03/28/2020San Joaquin County Public Health Services and Office of Education Order School Districts to Remain Closed to Protect Residents from COVID-19, read full news release here…
03/18/2020OFICIAL MEDICO DEL CONDADO DE SAN JOAQUÍN ANUNCIA LOS PRIMEROS FALLECIMIENTOS EN EL CONDADO ASOCIADOS CON LA ENFERMEDAD DEL CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19)
03/18/2020SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER ANNOUNCES FIRST DEATHS IN THE COUNTY RELATED TO CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19)
03/18/2020 OFICIAL MEDICO DEL CONDADO DE SAN JOAQUÍN ANUNCIA LOS PRIMEROS FALLECIMIENTOS EN EL CONDADO ASOCIADOS CON LA ENFERMEDAD DEL CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19)
03/13/2020- ACTUALIZACIÓN DE LOS SERVICIOS DE SALUD PÚBLICA DEL CONDADO DE SAN JOAQUÍN SOBRE COVID-19: NÚMERO DE RESIDENTES CONFIRMADOS A MEDIDA QUE LOS CASOS POSITIVOS AUMENTAN A OCHO (8), SE PUBLICAN NUEVOS DOCUMENTOS DE GUÍA L
03/13/2020- SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES UPDATE ON COVID-19: NUMBER OF RESIDENTS CONFIRMED AS POSITIVE CASES INCREASES TO EIGHT (8), NEW LOCAL GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS RELEASED
03/12/2020- SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE TWO NEW CONFIRMED POSITIVE CASES OF COVID-19 AND DECLARE A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY
03/12/2020 Declaration of Local Health Emergency
03/10/2020 LOS SERVICIOS DE SALUD PÚBLICA DEL CONDADO DE SAN JOAQUÍN (PHS) REPORTA EL PRIMER CASO CONFIRMADO DEL CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19)
03/10/2020- LOS SERVICIOS DE SALUD PÚBLICA DEL CONDADO DE SAN JOAQUÍN (PHS) REPORTA EL PRIMER CASO CONFIRMADO DEL CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19)
03/10/2020- SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES REPORTS FIRST CONFIRMED CASE OF CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19)

2019

11/13/2019 San Joaquin County Public Health Services awarded office of safety grant for child passenger safety education program
10/22/2019 Local Agencies Taking Back UnWanted Prescription Drugs October 26 in Stockton and Lathrop
10/08/2019 Seven Neighborhood Corner Stores are first to Receive Recognition as Healthy Retail Stores
08/30/2019San Joaquin County Announced Participation in September's National Preparedness Month
08/29/2019Labor Day Water Activities Should Avoid Contact with Blue-Green Algae due to Health Concerns for Humans and Animals
08/06/2019Blue-Green Algae Health Concerns for Humans and Animals
04/17/2019Measles Vaccinations and Travel- Be Aware and Prepared
03/26/2019Tips to Keep Yourself and Your Community Free From MEASLES

2018

12/14/2018 Forgot to Get Your Flu Vaccine? It is Not Too Late
11/15/2018 SJCPHS Receives Grant for Child Passenger Safety Education and Training Program
07/26/2018- Staying Healthy During Poor Air Quality Due to Smoke
07/17/2018- West Nile Virus Infection Detected in SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY Man/ Infección Del Virus Del Nilo Occidental Detectado en un Hombre Del Condado De SAN JOAQUIN
01/16/2018- What to Know and Do about the FLU / Qué Hay Que Saber y Hacer Sobre la Gripe
01/01/2018 Happy New Year 2018

2017

12/12/2017- Forgot to Get Your Flu Vaccine? It's Not Too Late! - ¿Se Le Olvidó Su Vacuna De La Gripe? ¡No Es Muy Tarde!
11/09/2017- San Joaquin County Public Health Services Takes Action to Boost the Use of Booster Seats
10/24/2017- Person at Tokay High School Diagnosed with Active Tuberculosis - Persona en la Escuela Secundaria Tokay con un Diagnosis de Tuberculosis Activa
10/11/2017- Staying Healthy During Smoky Conditions
10/05/2017- Reported Cases of Valley Fever Increase Significantly in San Joaquin County
08/31/2017- Disasters Don't Plan Ahead: You Can!
08/29/2017- Public Health Services Breastfeeding Initiative Strives to Create Breastfeeding Friendly Environments
08/17/2017- San Joaquin County Experiencing Increases in the Parasitic Disease CRYPTO
07/31/2017- Common Wealth Fund Report Deems Stockton as One of The Nation's Most Improved Regions.
07/21/2017- San Joaquin County Public Health Services Reports First Human West Nile Virus Illness of 2017
06/16/2017- Prepare For Very Hot Weather and Protect Your Health
06/09/2017- Men’s Health Awareness Breakfast Saturday, June 10
04/07/2017- Mumps Diagnosed in San Joaquin County
03/24/2017- San Joaquin County Public Health Services Commemorates World Tuberculosis (TB) Day
03/08/2017- New Survey Reveals San Joaquin County Youth Still Bombarded With Tobacco and Alcohol ADS
01/31/2017- San Joaquin County Experiencing Very High Influenza Activity
01/03/2017Happy New Year- 2017

2016

11/07/2016- PHS Takes Action to Improve Child Passenger Safety
10/10/2016- Refresh San Joaquin Celebrates Healthy Retail Improvements
09/28/2016- Collaborative Efforts Bring Medicare Health Fairs to San Joaquin County
08/30/2016- Together We’re Ready San Joaquin County Public Health Services Promotes Disaster Preparedness.
08/01/2016- First Human Case of West Nile Virus Detected in San Joaquin county
06/09/2016- San Joaquin County Public Health Services Supports New State Tobacco Policies Effective June 9, 2016
06/08/2016- Blue-Green ALGAE Health Concerns for Humans and Animals
06/02/2016- Hot Weather Projected, Take Precautions to Protect your Health
05/23/2016- Stay Healthy and Safe While Enjoying the Water!
05/11/2016- Enjoy a Rainbow of Healthy Produce During Fruit and Veggie Fest 2016
05/03/2016- Local Schools Celebrate National Bike To School Day On May 4
05/03/2016 Local Schools Celebrate National Bike To School Day On May 4
05/02/2016 National Bike To school Day on May 4(Spanos Elementary School)
05/02/2016 National Bike To school Day on May 4(August Knodt Junior School)
05/02/2016 National Bike To school Day on May 4(George Y. Komure Elementary School)
04/01/2016- Potential Measles Exposure At Stockton Restaurant
01/20/2016- San Joaquin County to Launch Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Services for HIV Prevention

2015

10/29/2015State Public Health Officer Offers Tips for a Safe Halloween
10/19/2015Health Officials Recommend Flu Vaccine for Everyone Six Months of Age and Older
10/19/2015Collaborative Efforts Bring New Mobile Medicare Clinic Event to South Stockton
09/01/2015San Joaquin County Public Health Services Promotes Emergency Preparedness: Together We're Ready!
08/24/2015San Joaquin County Public Health Services Reports First Human West Nile Virus Infection Of 2015
07/28/2015San Joaquin County Reports Increase In Shigella
07/21/2015Community To Enjoy A Rainbow Of Healthy Fruits And Vegetables At "Farm To Fork 2015"
06/30/2015Hot Weather Projected Through the 4th Of July Holiday - Take Precautions To Protect Your Health
06/29/2015STOPP says "GO" to Healthier Neighborhood Stores
05/04/2015Tokay High School Student Diagnosed with Active Tuberculosis
05/04/2015Join The "Walk And Roll To School" Events Scheduled For May
03/19/2015San Joaquin County Reports First Confirmed Case Of Animal Rabies In 2015
03/05/2015San Joaquin County Public Health Services Reports Infant Death From Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
02/20/2015San Joaquin County Public Health Services Responding To An Outbreak Of Tuberculosis
02/02/2015CDPH Confirms Patient at Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center has Tested Negative for Ebola
01/30/2015CDPH, SCHD, and UCDMC Confirm Patient at Hospital has Tested Negative for Ebola