Public Health Department of Santa Cruz County

09/03/2026

School is in session. Make sure your kids’ smile is, too. A check-up keeps them confident and cavity-free.

Healthy teeth help kids stay focused and ready to learn.

Make time for a visit to the dentist to help them feel their best all year long. 📚🪥
Medi-Cal Dental offers check-ups and cleanings for FREE. 💸

Visit SmileCalifornia.org to find a Medi-Cal dentist near you and get your child’s smile ready for school.



Funded by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) under Contract 22-10199

La escuela ha comenzado. Asegúrese de que la sonrisa de sus hijos también lo esté. Un chequeo dental los mantiene seguros de sí mismos y sin caries.

Los dientes sanos ayudan a los niños a mantenerse enfocados y preparados para aprender.

Haga tiempo para una visita al dentista para ayudarlos a sentirse lo mejor posible durante todo el año.📚🪥
Medi-Cal Dental ofrece chequeos y limpiezas GRATIS.💸

Visite SonrieCalifornia.org para encontrar un dentista de Medi-Cal y preparar las sonrisas de sus hijos para la escuela.



Financiado por el Departamento de Salud Pública de California (CDPH) bajo el Contrato 22-10199

08/31/2026

Happening today! Join our Health Services Agency teams for a FREE Narcan & Harm Reduction Training and learn how you can help save a life in our community.

📅 Aug. 31, 2026
🕦 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 Suite E Auditorium
1430 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville

Come learn. Connect. Help protect our community.



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¡Hoy mismo! Acompaña a los equipos de la Agencia de Servicios de Salud del Condado de Santa Cruz en una capacitación GRATUITA sobre Narcan y reducción de daños, y aprende cómo puedes ayudar a salvar una vida en nuestra comunidad.

📅 31 de agosto de 2026
🕦 11:30 a. m. – 1:00 p. m.
📍 Auditorio Suite E
1430 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville

Ven a aprender. Conecta con otros. Ayuda a proteger a nuestra comunidad.

08/31/2026

💜 Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, we honor the lives lost to overdose, uplift those in recovery, and stand with the families, friends, and communities impacted by substance use.

Overdose is preventable, and everyone has a role to play. Learning the signs of an overdose, carrying naloxone (Narcan), and knowing how to respond can help save a life.

Through education and compassionate support, Health Services Agency teams work to connect people with resources that promote health, healing, and recovery.

Together, we can help prevent overdose and create a community where everyone has the support they need. 💜

08/28/2026

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday due to a 20–30 percent chance of thunderstorms.

There is a risk that isolated lightning strikes could ignite fires, while the strongest gusts may produce winds of 40–50 mph. These winds have the potential to spread any fires, bring down tree limbs and cause power outages. Rainfall is expected to remain below 0.15 inches.

Residents should use extra caution and prepare.

➡ Make sure your family emergency kit is ready.
https://www.santacruzcountyca.gov/.../PlanandPrepare.aspx
➡If you see a fire, call 9-1-1 immediately.
➡ Check outage information at pge.com/outages.

Está vigente una advertencia de bandera roja para el Condado de Santa Cruz desde las 5 a. m. hasta las 3 p. m. del viernes, debido a una probabilidad del 20 al 30 % de tormentas eléctricas.

Existe el riesgo de que la caída aislada de rayos provoque incendios, mientras que las ráfagas más fuertes podrían alcanzar velocidades de 40 a 50 mph. Estos vientos tienen el potencial de propagar incendios, derribar ramas de árboles y causar cortes de electricidad. Se espera que la precipitación sea inferior a 0.15 pulgadas.

Se recomienda a los residentes extremar las precauciones y prepararse.

➡ Asegúrese de tener listo su kit de emergencia familiar.
https://www.santacruzcountyca.gov/.../PlanandPrepare.aspx
➡ Si ve un incendio, llame al 911 de inmediato.
➡ Consulte la información sobre cortes de electricidad en pge.com/outages.

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Santa Cruz County from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday due to a 20–30 percent chance of thunderstorms.

There is a risk that isolated lightning strikes could ignite fires, while the strongest gusts may produce winds of 40–50 mph. These winds have the potential to spread any fires, bring down tree limbs and cause power outages. Rainfall is expected to remain below 0.15 inches.

Residents should use extra caution and prepare. Report fires immediately by calling 9-1-1. Look up outage information at pge.com/outages. Make sure your family emergency kit is ready.

https://www.santacruzcountyca.gov/OR3/Response/PlanandPrepare.aspx

08/27/2026

Welcome back to school! ✏️ 📚

Getting kids back into the routine? Don’t forget to add brushing, flossing, and visiting the Dentist to the list of healthy habits! 🦷✨ is accepting new pediatric patients ages 0-21 and is accepting new pediatric patients ages 0-18!

Schedule your child’s next dental appointment today!

For Dientes visit Dientes Community Dental website
For Salud call: 1-831-728-0222


Funded by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) under Contract 22-10199

¡Feliz regreso a clases!✏️ 📚

¿Está ayudando a los niños retomar la rutina?
¡No olvide agregar cepillarse, usar hilo dental e ir al dentista a la lista de hábitos saludables! 🦷✨
¡ está aceptando nuevos pacientes pediátricos de 0 a 21 años y está aceptando nuevos pacientes pediátricos de 0 a 18 años!

Para Dientes visite el sitio web de Dientes Community Dental
Para Salud llame a: 1-831-728-0222


Financiado por el Departamento de Salud Pública de California (CDPH) bajo el Contrato 22-10199

08/25/2026

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

We’re proud to join Community Bridges in recognizing August as Breastfeeding Awareness Month in Santa Cruz County! ⭐

The Board of Supervisors has proclaimed August 2026 Breastfeeding Awareness Month, recognizing the importance of breastfeeding and the support families need to reach their feeding goals.

Thank you to Community Bridges WIC Program for your continued partnership and advocacy for families in our community!

Need breastfeeding and family health resources? Visit: https://www.santacruzhealth.org/PublicHealth/ChildrenFamilyHealth/MCAH.aspx


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¡Nos enorgullece unirnos a Community Bridges para reconocer agosto como el Mes de la Concientización sobre la Lactancia Materna en el Condado de Santa Cruz! ⭐

La Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Santa Cruz ha proclamado agosto de 2026 como el Mes de la Concientización sobre la Lactancia Materna, reconociendo la importancia de la lactancia y el apoyo que las familias necesitan para alcanzar sus metas de alimentación.

¡Gracias al programa WIC de Community Bridges por su colaboración continua y su labor de apoyo a las familias de nuestra comunidad!

¿Necesita recursos sobre lactancia materna y salud familiar? Visite: https://www.santacruzhealth.org/PublicHealth/ChildrenFamilyHealth/MCAH.aspx

Yesterday, our director was joined by staff from the Public Health Department of Santa Cruz County at the County Board of Supervisors meeting, where the Board proclaimed August 2026 Breastfeeding Awareness Month in Santa Cruz County. We have partnered with Public Health for many years to secure this meaningful proclamation from the Board. Breastfeeding is one of the most important choices we can make to support lifelong health. Thank you to the County of Santa Cruz for this proclamation and to Public Health for your partnership.