Improving the Health of All Californians
CHEAC is dedicated to the promotion, protection, and improvement of the health of all Californians while addressing the unique health needs of our local communities.
Our MissionCHEAC is pleased to report that the second volume of the #WeArePublicHealth newsletter has been published. The latest version of the newsletter highlights the many activities and services delivered by California’s 61 local health departments (LHDs). This edition features LHDs engaged in maternal and infant health equity programs, COVID-19 immunization and pandemic response efforts, opioid…
Read More »On Wednesday, California Health and Human Services (CalHHS) Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly and California Department of Public Health Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. Tomás Aragón issued a joint statement reaffirming the state’s approach to preventing COVID-19 in schools and protecting students’ health by continuing the state’s successful masking requirements in K-12 settings. The…
Read More »This week, California State Auditor Elaine Howle issued two reports relative to state agency and departmental oversight of federal COVID-19 funds awarded to the California Department of Education (CDE) and the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC). The reports are part of the state’s high-risk audit program, as determined by Howle. These reports are…
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