Butte County Public Health

Butte County Public Health Promoting individual, community, and environmental health thru prevention, education and protection. Gov’t. Code Section 6250 et seq.

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06/18/2026

Dust off your helmet and pump up those tires — next Friday is Bicycle Skills Day! 🚲⛑️

The Chico Library is hosting a free Bicycle Skills Course next Friday and it's open to all ages! Get free safety items, a bike inspection, and learn about bike and road safety in a fun and interactive way — all at no cost to you!

🚲 Must bring your own bike to participate
👨‍👩‍👧 Riders under 18 must be accompanied by an adult/caregiver
🗓️ Friday, June 26
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Chico Branch Library – 1108 Sherman Ave.

Safe riders are confident riders — and this Friday is the perfect place to start! 🌟✨

*** RECALL ALERT *** Nara Organics recalled its organic baby formula sold nationwide in Target stores and online after a...
06/18/2026

*** RECALL ALERT *** Nara Organics recalled its organic baby formula sold nationwide in Target stores and online after a multistate outbreak of infant botulism involving California, Pennsylvania and Washington. Parents and caregivers are urged to stop using Nara Organics Whole Milk infant formula.

In recognition of National HIV Testing Day, Public Health will offer FREE HIV, hepatitis C, and syphilis testing at both...
06/18/2026

In recognition of National HIV Testing Day, Public Health will offer FREE HIV, hepatitis C, and syphilis testing at both Public Health Clinics, located in Chico and Oroville. Testing is quick, confidential, and available with no appointment, ID, or insurance required.

While you're here, learn about PrEP and PEP for HIV prevention and pick up free condoms, l**e, dental dams, and other safer-sex supplies.

Friday, June 26 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Butte County Public Health Clinics:
• Chico Clinic: 1930 Notre Dame Blvd.
• Oroville Clinic: 78 Table Mountain Blvd.

Everyone who gets tested will receive a gift card while supplies last.

Small animals need emergency plans, too.These animals can be especially sensitive to stress during evacuations. Before a...
06/18/2026

Small animals need emergency plans, too.

These animals can be especially sensitive to stress during evacuations. Before an emergency, prepare a pet “go bag” with:

• Food and water
• Medications and vaccination records
• Your veterinarian’s contact information
• Leashes, carriers and comfort items
• A recent photo of your pet

Practice getting pets into carriers, cages, and vehicles before an emergency so evacuation is less stressful for everyone.

Please note: The Butte County Small Animal Emergency Shelter location has changed for 2026. For updated shelter information, visit tinyurl.com/56xz4b4s

Butte County offices will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth.
06/17/2026

Butte County offices will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth.

💧 Your Well. Your Septic. Your Voice.We want your feedback!Butte County Public Health is updating local well and septic ...
06/17/2026

💧 Your Well. Your Septic. Your Voice.

We want your feedback!

Butte County Public Health is updating local well and septic requirements and needs input from well water owners, septic system users, permit applicants, well drillers, builders and community members.

Take one or both surveys:
🔹 Water Well Survey: tinyurl.com/BCwellsurvey
🔹 Septic System Survey: tinyurl.com/BCseptic

Learn more, visit the Well & Septic Ordinance website:
www.buttecounty.net/2273/Well-Septic-Ordinance-Updates

Great tips for e-scooters!
06/16/2026

Great tips for e-scooters!

Yesterday afternoon, CPD Traffic Unit responded to a collision involving an electric scooter vs a vehicle. A 14-year-old riding an e-scooter drove into the crosswalk on a solid red light and crashed into a vehicle as it entered the intersection. Thankfully, the rider was wearing a helmet, and no serious injuries were reported.

Parents, as a reminder, E-scooter riders must be 16 with a valid license or permit. For more information, including safety guidelines and laws about e-machines, visit our resource page at https://chicoca.gov/City-Services/Public-Safety/Police-Department/Electric-Machine-Safety-Guidelines/index.html

Great update on Big Chico Creek E. coli levels and swimming precautions for natural water. Thanks ChicoER!
06/16/2026

Great update on Big Chico Creek E. coli levels and swimming precautions for natural water. Thanks ChicoER!

E. coli O157 is a specific variant of E. coli, which was responsible for a cluster of illnesses in Big Chico Creek in summer 2025. BCPH collected water and sediment samples on May 4 from several locations across the creek, and sent them to…
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Recent events have been a heartbreaking reminder of how important firearm safety is.If you own a firearm, secure storage...
06/15/2026

Recent events have been a heartbreaking reminder of how important firearm safety is.

If you own a firearm, secure storage can save lives. Store fi****ms:

✔ Unloaded
✔ Locked
✔ Out of reach of children and teens
✔ Separate from ammunition

Children and teens are naturally curious, and many unintentional shootings happen when a young person finds an unsecured firearm. Taking a few extra moments to secure fi****ms can help prevent tragedy.

🚨 Have a plan for your animals before an emergency happens.Whether you have cats, dogs, horses, birds or livestock, ever...
06/11/2026

🚨 Have a plan for your animals before an emergency happens.

Whether you have cats, dogs, horses, birds or livestock, every animal in your household should be included in your evacuation plan.

Before disaster strikes:
• Identify friends or family outside the area where your animals can stay
• Prepare emergency supplies ahead of time
• Keep current photos and identification for all animals
• Know where you will go if you need to evacuate

Emergency animal shelters should be considered a last resort. Animals are often less stressed when they can stay with familiar people and in calmer environments.

Please note: The Butte County Small Animal Emergency Shelter location has changed for 2026. For updated shelter information, visit: tinyurl.com/56xz4b4s

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202 Mira Loma Drive
Oroville, CA
95965

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+15305524000

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