Tag: Monterey County Health Department
Federal grant extends youth violence prevention program in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County has received a $250,000 federal grant to continue efforts aimed at preventing youth violence, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren announced Aug....
Montage Health Foundation awarded $1.56M to launch youth drug prevention program
MONTEREY COUNTY — Montage Health Foundation has been awarded a $1.56 million, three-year contract from the Monterey County Health Department to launch a new...
Car Seat Check Event promotes child passenger safety in King City
KING CITY — Families received hands-on safety checks May 31 during a Car Seat Check Event hosted by the Monterey County Health Department and...
Monterey County sees sharp rise in whooping cough cases
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County public health officials are urging residents to stay current on pertussis vaccinations following a sharp increase in reported cases...
Monterey County health officials promote vehicle heatstroke prevention
MONTEREY COUNTY — May 1 marked National Heatstroke Prevention Day, and the Monterey County Health Department’s Public Health Bureau is reminding parents and caregivers...
Monterey County Health Department awarded grant for cannabis education
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Department is the recipient of a $168,862 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support...
Monterey County sees increase in hospitalizations due to mushroom poisoning
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Department is reminding residents to exercise caution when gathering and eating wild mushrooms.
Local hospitals have recently reported an...
Monterey County Health Department offers safety tips during Pedestrian Safety Month
MONTEREY COUNTY — September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California, and Monterey County Health Department is reminding drivers to slow down and be alert...
Monterey County health officials urge parents to prevent child heatstroke
MONTEREY COUNTY — Vehicular heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related death among children 14 years of age and younger in the United...
Monterey County health leaders unite to promote safe care for all
MONTEREY COUNTY — Local healthcare providers in Monterey County are collectively urging community members to continue accessing medical services without fear of potential repercussions...
