Public Health Services
About Public Health Services
Public Health has over 170 years of history in San Diego County. Public Health Services (PHS) is the local health department and is part of the Health and Human Services Agency at the County of San Diego.
What We Do:
We:
- Help prevent the spread of disease,
- Protect against environmental hazards,
- Prevent injuries,
- Promote healthy behaviors,
- Help communities recover from disaster, and
- Make sure the quality and ease of access of health services throughout the county.
The PHS Administration branch offers support to the six programmatic branches and their related programs. They are also responsible for coordinating a unified response from the department.
Useful Information and Related Documents
Community Planning
- Live Well San Diego Community Health Assessment FY 23-25
- FY 2023-25 Live Well San Diego Community Health Improvement Plan and Regional Community Enrichment Plans *NEW*
- San Diego County Local Public Health System Assessment—March 2022
Strategic Planning
- Public Health Services Strategic Initiatives Framework (2022-2024)
- Snapshot of Public Health Services Strategic Plan FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25
- Public Health Services Strategic Plan—2023-24 and 2024-25
- Public Health Services Health Equity Plan *NEW*
Operations
- Public Health Services Organizational Chart (November 2024)
- Public Health Services Major Accomplishments Report 2022-2023 *NEW*
- Public Health Services – Programs and Services Brochure (March 2022)
- Public Health Services Accreditation Status (As of August 23, 2023)
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The service areas and services for Public Health are listed below. Click on any entry for more information.
Programs and Services
CAHAN
- Subscribe to CAHAN
- Access CAHAN Portal
- Public Health Resources
- Current CAHAN Alerts
- CAHAN Archived Alerts
California Children Services (CCS)
Cancer Concerns in Carlsbad
- Community Forum 6/28/10
- Community Forum 4/28/10
- Cancer Resources
- State Environmental Health Investigations Branch
- Validation of Cancer Cases
- California Cancer Registry (CCR) and Cancer Case Reporting Questions
- Ambient Air Toxics Monitoring at Kelly Elementary School Carlsbad - Final Report
- Carlsbad Cancer Concern Report 12-2010
Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP) Program
- About CHDP
- School Entry Health Requirements
- In-Service Trainings
- CHDP's Treatment Reimbursement (TR) Program
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
- What is Lead Poisoning?
- Sources of Lead Poisoning
- Easy Ways to Protect Your Family From Lead Poisoning
- Home Remodeling Information
- Healthcare Provider Information
- Resources
- Graphs and Maps
Chronic Disease and Health Equity (CDHE) Unit
- CalFresh Healthy Living
- Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health
- Tobacco Control Resource Program
- County of San Diego's Tobacco Retail Licensing Program
- San Diego County Childhood Obesity Initiative
- San Diego Diabetes Prevention Program
- Live Well at Work
- Office of Violence Prevention
Climate Change and Public Health
Clinic Services
Community Epidemiology
- Hepatitis A
- Zika Virus
- Diseases and Conditions
- Disease Information for Health Care Providers
- Disease Reporting Requirements for Health Care Providers
- Disease Reporting Requirements for Laboratorians
- Epidemiology - Data and Reports
Community Health Statistics
- About the Community Health Statistics Unit
- Demographic Data
- Health Equity Data
- Health Data and Statistics
- 3-4-50 Data and Information
- Baby Names
- Data on Older Adults
- HHSA Regional Data and Presentations
- City Demographics and Health Statistics
- Disease Informational Guides and Presentations
- Live Well San Diego Data Access Portal for Health Data
- Maps and Spatial Statistics
- Population Health and the Environment
- Public Data Links and Resources
Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP)
- CPSP Services
- Becoming a CPSP Provider
Customer Services
CureTB: Binational TB Referral Program
Health Equity
Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care (HCPCFC)
Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) Program
Health Services Advisory Board (HSAB)
HHSA Research
HIV, STD and Hepatitis Branch
- HIV Counseling and Testing Services
- STD Testing and Clinical Services
- HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment Services
- AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)
- Disease Reporting Information
- Disease Fact Sheets and Resources
- Reports and Statistics
- Partner Services (PS)
- Intensive Case Management
- HIV and STD Prevention Unit
- Ryan White Primary Care Contractor Resources
- HIV Pre-Expose Prophylaxis Information
HIV Epidemiology Unit
- HIV/AIDS Reporting Training
- Health Care Provider Toolkit
- Reporting and HIPAA
- Reporting
- Reports and Statistics
- Related Sites
Immunization Program
Maternal, Child, and Family Health Services (MCFHS)
Medical Marijuana Identification Card (MMIC)
- How to Apply
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Frequently Asked Questions (Spanish)
- Fact Sheet (English and Spanish)
- Regulations, Statutes and Information Resources
National Public Health Week in San Diego
Office of Violence Prevention
Office of Vital Records and Statistics
- About Vital Records
- Vital Records - "Authorized Individuals" Law
- Birth Certificates
- Death Certificates
- Burial Permits
Popular Services