COMMENTARY: CHHS Has Ambitious Agenda
Government, out of necessity, divides itself into departments and programs. Our clients’ lives are not similarly segmented, and we must adapt to meet their needs. Read more
CDPH Warns Recreational Anglers to Avoid Consuming the Viscera of Dungeness Crab Caught along Parts of the Northern California Coast
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is warning recreational anglers not to consume the viscera (internal organs) of Dungeness crab caught in coastal waters in two locations between Fort Bragg and the Oregon border. Read more
California to Release 2017 HMO, PPO, and Medical Group Ratings
During open enrollment, millions of Californians make important choices regarding their health care. Today, the Office of the Patient Advocate (OPA) released the 2017-18 edition of its Health Care Quality Report Cards, an online tool to help Californians make informed decisions when choosing a health plan. Read more
CDPH Confirms First Flu Death of the Season for a Person Under 65
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced today that CDPH has received the first report of an influenza-associated fatality in a person under the age of 65 for the 2017-2018 flu season. Read more
CDPH Taking Action to Increase Hepatitis A Vaccine Supplies
California Governor Edmund G Brown Jr. today declared a state of emergency to help control the state’s hepatitis A outbreak and increase the supply of adult hepatitis. Read more
DMHC Director Rouillard Issues Statement on Federal Regulations Regarding Contraception Coverage
California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) Director Shelley Rouillard issued the following statement today following the release of new federal regulations regarding contraception coverage. Read more
Prevent the Flu this Season by Getting a Flu Shot
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) urges Californians to get the influenza (flu) vaccine in September or October ahead of the arrival of influenza season. Read more
Reported Sexually Transmitted Diseases Reach an All-Time High in California
Rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) continue to increase in California, according to new statistics from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Read more
CDPH Launches Cannabis Public Education Campaign
Today the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) launched a health information and education campaign about what’s legal in California and potential health impacts of cannabis use. Read more
CDPH Confirms First Human West Nile Virus Deaths of 2017
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced today three confirmed deaths in California due to West Nile virus (WNV). Read more
CHHS Showcases Data Playbook Version 2 at 2017 Data Expo
CHHS hosted the third-annual Data Expo on August 1, 2017 at the Child Welfare Digital Services office in Sacramento. The event brought together users of the CHHS Data Playbook from across the Agency and focused on concrete examples of departmental implementation of the Data Playbook, with each segment of the Expo dedicated to one of the five …
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CDPH Issues Penalties to 10 Hospitals
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued 10 penalties today to 10 California hospitals along with fines totaling $618,002 after investigations found the facilities’ noncompliance with licensing requirements caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury or death to patients. Read here
CDPH Fines Contra Costa County Facility in Death of Resident
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced today that Kindred Transitional Care & Rehabilitation – Walnut Creek, a skilled nursing facility in Contra Costa County, has received a Class “AA” citation, the most severe penalty under state law, and a $100,000 fine from the State of California. Read more
CHHS Data Playbook: Building a Data-Driven Culture
Over the past few years we have spent a great deal of time opening our data and engaging with stakeholders to improve the programs and services we deliver. This work has also given us the opportunity to discuss how to better utilize data internally to improve our role and function as a government agency. To …
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Check Out the New Open Data Portal!
The CHHS Open Data Portal is taking a big step. After nearly three years and over 250 datasets published, we migrated to an open source platform that uses the CKAN technology. This move helps users better leverage the tremendous data assets available on the portal. Look out for improved navigation and usability, a wider range of data formats, as well as upcoming charts, …