Madera County Department of Public Health

Madera County Department of Public Health The Madera County Public Health Department protects and promotes the health of our community.

The Madera County Department of Public Health protects and promotes the health of our community by means of preventive medical and educational services. Our department is also responsible for enforcing all state and local health laws. Some of our services and programs include Emergency Preparedness, Communicable Disease Control, HIV/AIDS surveillance and supportive services, senior citizens preven

tive health, Child Health and Disability Prevention, California Children Services, Childhood Lead Prevention, public health laboratory analysis, vital statistics, maternal child and adolescent health case management and nursing services, immunization clinics, Women Infants and Children, and health education programs addressing teen pregnancy, nutrition, obesity, tobacco use, and asthma.

06/09/2026

🌱 Planting seeds and growing healthy habits!
Children had the opportunity to plant vegetable seeds while learning about gardening through a collaboration between the Madera County Library and CalFresh Healthy Living at the Madera County Department of Public Health. Gardening is a fun, hands-on way to help kids learn where food comes from and encourage healthy eating habits that can last a lifetime.
What would you plant in your garden? 🥕🍅🥬
🌱 ¡Sembrando semillas y cultivando hábitos saludables!
Los niños tuvieron la oportunidad de sembrar semillas de verduras mientras aprendían sobre jardinería gracias a una colaboración entre la Biblioteca del Condado de Madera y CalFresh Healthy Living del Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Madera. La jardinería es una actividad práctica y divertida que ayuda a los niños a aprender de dónde vienen los alimentos y fomenta hábitos de alimentación saludables que pueden durar toda la vida.
¿Qué te gustaría plantar en tu jardín? 🥕🍅🥬
 

Your fridge isn’t a graveyard for good intentions 🍎💀 Save the leftovers. Freeze what you won’t eat. Get creative with wh...
06/08/2026

Your fridge isn’t a graveyard for good intentions 🍎💀

Save the leftovers. Freeze what you won’t eat. Get creative with what you’ve got. Less waste = more money in your pocket and less strain on the planet 🌎

Eat smart. Waste less. Repeat. ♻️ Get recipe ideas at: https://eatfresh.org/find-a-recipe/





Tu nevera no es un cementerio de buenas intenciones 🍎💀
Guarda las sobras. Congela lo que no vayas a comer. Ponte creativo con lo que tienes. Menos desperdicio = más dinero en tu bolsillo y menos presión para el planeta 🌎

Come de forma inteligente. Desperdicia menos. Repite. ♻️¡Obtén ideas de recetas aquí! 🍽️ https://eatfresh.org/find-a-recipe/

Keep the galaxy safe — one handwash at a time 🌌🫧 Mantén la galaxia a salvo: un lavado de manos a la vez 🌌🫧
06/07/2026

Keep the galaxy safe — one handwash at a time 🌌🫧

Mantén la galaxia a salvo: un lavado de manos a la vez 🌌🫧

Does your favorite food help lower your risk for heart disease?💛 While snacking is often associated with unhealthy foods...
06/06/2026

Does your favorite food help lower your risk for heart disease?💛

While snacking is often associated with unhealthy foods, like chips or cookies, munching on healthy foods can sate your hunger and control weight, which is essential for a healthy heart! To learn more visit: https://www.everydayhealth.com/heart-health/diet/new-year-new-you-sample-diet-healthy-heart/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social

¿Ayuda tu comida favorita a reducir el riesgo de padecer enfermedades cardíacas? 💛

Aunque el picoteo suele asociarse con alimentos poco saludables —como las papas fritas o las galletas—, optar por alimentos sanos puede saciar tu hambre y ayudarte a controlar el peso, ¡algo fundamental para mantener un corazón sano! Para saber más, visita: https://www.everydayhealth.com/heart-health/diet/new-year-new-you-sample-diet-healthy-heart/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social

If you're feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or exhausted, a mental health day may be just what the doctor ordered. If you c...
06/05/2026

If you're feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or exhausted, a mental health day may be just what the doctor ordered. If you can only do so occasionally, here are a few tips for making the most of your time: https://www.everydayhealth.com/emotional-health/how-to-make-the-most-of-a-mental-health-day/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social



Si te sientes estresado, abrumado o agotado, un día de salud mental puede ser justo lo que el médico ordenó. Si solo puedes hacerlo ocasionalmente, aquí tienes algunos consejos para aprovechar al máximo tu tiempo: https://www.everydayhealth.com/emotional-health/how-to-make-the-most-of-a-mental-health-day/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social

Healthy starts begin at the table 🥦👶💛 Our WIC Program is here to support families with access to nutritious foods, breas...
06/04/2026

Healthy starts begin at the table 🥦👶💛

Our WIC Program is here to support families with access to nutritious foods, breastfeeding support, and practical nutrition education for every stage of growth.

WIC helps families:
🥕 Access healthy, nourishing foods
🤱 Receive breastfeeding guidance and support
📚 Learn simple, healthy nutrition habits

Getting started is easy, and support is available every step of the way. Families can enroll and begin receiving benefits that help build healthier futures — one meal at a time ✨ MyFamily.WIC.ca.gov

Los comienzos saludables empiezan en la mesa 🥦👶💛

Nuestro Programa WIC está aquí para apoyar a las familias con acceso a alimentos nutritivos, apoyo para la lactancia materna y educación práctica sobre nutrición en cada etapa del crecimiento.

WIC ayuda a las familias a:

🥕 Acceder a alimentos saludables y nutritivos

🤱 Recibir orientación y apoyo para la lactancia materna

📚 Aprender hábitos de nutrición simples y saludables

Empezar es fácil, y el apoyo está disponible en cada paso del camino. Las familias pueden inscribirse y comenzar a recibir beneficios que ayudan a construir futuros más saludables — una comida a la vez ✨ MyFamily.WIC.ca.gov

The best way to prevent cavities begins with a toothbrush and the correct amount of fluoride toothpaste. Find more ways ...
06/03/2026

The best way to prevent cavities begins with a toothbrush and the correct amount of fluoride toothpaste. Find more ways to protect your child's teeth at MyChildrensTeeth.org. 🦷🪥

La mejor manera de prevenir las caries comienza con un cepillo de dientes y la cantidad adecuada de pasta dental con flúor. Encuentra más formas de proteger los dientes de tu hijo en MyChildrensTeeth.org. 🦷🪥

Some thought swaps for the new week 💞 On the days when overwhelm hits and you feel like you should be doing more here ar...
06/02/2026

Some thought swaps for the new week 💞

On the days when overwhelm hits and you feel like you should be doing more here are some gentle nudges to be kinder to yourself.

You’ve got this 🫶🏻

Which one do you need most right now?

Algunos cambios de perspectiva para la nueva semana 💞

En esos días en los que te sientes abrumado y crees que deberías estar haciendo más, aquí tienes unos suaves recordatorios para ser más amable contigo mismo.

¡Tú puedes con esto! 🫶🏻

¿Cuál de ellos necesitas más ahora mismo?

06/01/2026

बच्चे हर दिन क्या पीते हैं, यह बहुत मायने रखता है। की डॉ. ठक्कर कुछ आसान आदतें साझा करती हैं जो बच्चों की मुस्कान को सुरक्षित रखने में मदद कर सकती हैं।

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1604 Sunrise Avenue
Madera, CA
93638

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15596757893

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