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Public Health Nurse and Narcan Save a Life

| 11:53 AM

Reading Time: < 1 minute The risk of an opioid overdose has increased significantly with the surge in illicit fentanyl. Public Health Nurse, Andrea Huerta, was working with a homeless outreach team when she suddenly needed to administer Naloxone to save someone in crisis.

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Thank You County Nurses

| 1:29 PM

Reading Time: 2 minutes It is National Nurses Week, and the County is celebrating more than 500 public health nurses for their invaluable contributions and sacrifices while providing expert care to our community.

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2024 Beverlee A. Myers Award for Excellence in Public Health - Wilma J. Wooten, MD, MPH

Dr. Wilma J. Wooten Honored with Prestigious California Public Health Award 

| 4:12 PM

Reading Time: 2 minutes The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) honored County Public Health Officer Dr. Wilma J. Wooten with its highest recognition, the Beverlee A. Myers Award for Excellence in Public Health. 

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County Warns of E. coli linked to Walnuts Sold in 10 Local Stores

| 5:21 PM

Reading Time: 2 minutes County Public Health officials are asking people to throw away walnuts tied to a national E. coli outbreak that were sold in 10 local natural food stores and co-ops.