Dec. 30, 2010 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), issued the following statement today on the release of surveillance data on healthcare-associated infections in California hospitals.

Dec. 29, 2010 - Under a new law that takes effect in 2011, California middle and high school students must be vaccinated against pertussis (whooping cough).

Dec. 29, 2010 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat BAVAN Brand Sugar Reori candy imported from India after tests conducted by CDPH found unacceptable levels of lead.

Dec. 29, 2010 - The California Department of Public Health announced that California hospitals have reached the goal of vaccinating 60 percent of their health care employees against influenza.

December 20, 2010 - California Health and Human Services Agency (CHHS) Secretary Kimberly Belshé and California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director Dr. Mark Horton today premiered a series of new anti-tobacco television advertisements.

Dec. 15, 2010 - CDPH has reported to state authorities that a missing magnetic tape, delivered from one department facility to another, has been lost.

Dec. 13, 2010 - CDPH today warned consumers not to eat Butter Ball candy imported from Japan after tests conducted by CDPH found unacceptable levels of lead. Consumers in possession of the candy should discard it immediately.

Dec. 1, 2010 - CDPH breast cancer detection program announced it is reopening enrollment to women age 40 and older effective today, Dec. 1.

Nov. 23, 2010 - Walnut Whitney Care Center in Carmichael has received a “AA” citation, the most severe penalty under state law, and a $80,000 fine...

November 20, 2010 - A comprehensive state investigation by the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) into the environmental and health conditions in Kettleman City ...

Nov. 19, 2010 - CDPH announced that six hospitals and one nursing home have been assessed penalties and fines after a determination that the facilities failed to prevent unauthorized access to confidential patient medical information.

Nov. 17, 2010 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced their annual compliance checks at retail outlets showed tobacco sales to minors are at an all-time low.

Nov. 16, 2010 - As part of “Get Smart About Antibiotics Week,” California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director Dr. Mark Horton is reminding health care professionals and patients this week about the importance of proper antibiotic use.

Nov. 14, 2010 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and others are hosting a health fair on the steps of the Capitol today for people to learn more about preventing and managing diabetes.

Nov. 12, 2010 - CDPH announced today that 12 hospitals have been assessed 14 penalties after the facilities’ noncompliance with licensing requirements has caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury or death to patients.

Nov. 5, 2010 - In an ongoing effort to motivate Californians to combat the flu this year, the California Department of Public Health has extended the entry deadline of its second-annual Flu-Fighting Film and Poster Festival to Nov. 30.

Nov. 4, 2010 - As the holiday season ramps up, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is reminding Californians about the importance of safe food handling to prevent foodborne illness.

Nov. 4, 2010 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned people not to eat certain Fresh Choice Marketing red leaf lettuce ...

Nov. 3, 2010 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat Ego Sour Plum candy imported from China after tests conducted by CDPH found unacceptable levels of lead.

Oct. 29, 2010 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced today that the statewide annual quarantine on mussels taken by sport harvesters from California’s ocean waters ends at midnight on Sunday, October 31.

Oct. 29, 2010 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat “Casa De Dulce Salted Plums w/Chile” imported from Taiwan after CDPH tests found elevated levels of lead.

Oct. 25, 2010 - Browning Manor Convalescent Hospital in Delano has received an AA citation and a $100,000 fine from the State of California after an investigation concluded that inadequate care led to the death of a resident.

Oct. 25, 2010 - Gramercy Court nursing home in Sacramento has received an AA citation and a $90,000 fine from the State of California after an investigation concluded that inadequate care led to the death of a resident.

Oct. 16, 2010 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is warning consumers not to eat sport-harvested shellfish or some parts of crustaceans or small finfish from offshore the Channel Islands.

Oct. 14, 2010 - Dr. Mark Horton today warned consumers not to eat “Candy El Pecas Saladitos con Chile” and “Candy El Pecas Saladitos con Limon” imported from China after CDPH tests found elevated levels of lead.

Oct. 6, 2010 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today encouraged California students and their parents to walk or bicycle to school in honor of Walk to School Week (October 4-8).

Sept. 30, 2010 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today warned consumers to not eat Banner Mountain Alfalfa Sprouts because the sprouts may be contaminated with Salmonella.

September 28, 2010 - Eskaton Care Center Manzanita in Sacramento has received a “AA” citation and a $100,000 fine from the State of California after an investigation concluded that inadequate care led to the death of a resident.

Sept. 23, 2010 - California has been awarded $3.9 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to enhance the state’s public health system as part of health care reform.

Sept. 21, 2010 - Kevin Reilly, acting director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat “Ginger Candy” imported from China ...

Sept. 16, 2010 - Influenza vaccination is recommended for everyone in California over six months of age, said California Department of Public Health (CDPH) State Epidemiologist Dr. Gilberto Chavez during a briefing today on the state of the flu.

Sept. 16, 2010 - CDPH announced today that West Nile virus (WNV) has claimed the life of an elderly woman in Fresno County. She is the first death this year in California from complications associated with the virus.

Sept. 16, 2010 - California’s epidemic of pertussis (whooping cough) has claimed the life of a San Bernardino county infant, the ninth baby to die from the disease this year...

Sept. 15, 2010 - In an effort to reenergize Californians about ways to prevent catching and spreading the flu, Dr. Mark Horton, today announced the launch of the second-annual Flu-Fighting Film and Poster Festival.

Sept. 9, 2010 - With the new school year underway, Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), is urging parents to make sure that their children are fully vaccinated...

Aug. 31, 2010 - CDPH today warned consumers not to eat Fruiti Pops or Paletas California brand frozen mamey fruit bars, also known as paletas, because of potential contamination with Salmonella Typhi.

Aug. 27, 2010 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat Cocon® Grape Gummy 100% candy imported from Malaysia after tests by CDPH found unacceptable levels of lead.

Aug. 21, 2010 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat La Nuestra and Goya brand frozen mamey pulp because of potential contamination with Salmonella Typhi.

Aug. 19, 2010 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today provided a detailed California distribution list for the expanded, national egg recall and urged consumers to check the eggs they have at home.

Aug. 18, 2010 - With messages to “Fight the Bite,” three California students today were awarded top prizes in a national poster contest to combat diseases spread by mosquito and tick bites, such as West Nile virus infection.

Aug. 17, 2010 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat Wright County Eggs because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Aug. 6, 2010 - California Department of Public Health Director Dr. Mark Horton today warned consumers not to eat Trans Formers ‘Revenge of the Fallen™’ Crunchy Candies from one specific lot after tests found unacceptable levels of lead.

Aug. 6, 2010 Dr. Mark Horton, Director of the California Department of Public Health, today warned consumers not to eat ground beef products being recalled by Valley Meat Company of Modesto, because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7...

Aug. 3, 2010 - Pilgrim Haven Health Facility in Santa Clara County has received a “AA” citation and a $100,000 fine from the state of California after an investigation concluded that inadequate care led to the death of a resident.

Aug. 10, 2010 - California’s epidemic of pertussis (whooping cough) shows no signs of slowing, Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), warned today.

July 23, 2010 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of CDPH today warned consumers – especially pregnant women and the parents of infants and young children – not to eat Raquel’s brand hummus salads, wraps, sandwiches and other food items.

July 19, 2010 - To protect Californians against the current epidemic levels of pertussis (whooping cough) health experts at the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today broadened recommendations for immunizing against pertussis.

July 16, 2010 - Two women in Stanislaus County are the first confirmed human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) infection in California this year.

July 15, 2010 - California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director Dr. Mark Horton today warned consumers not to eat certain romaine lettuce products packaged by Fresh Express because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

July 9, 2010 - California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director Dr. Mark Horton today warned consumers not to eat certain packaged baby spinach products being recalled by Ready Pac Foods, Inc.

July 1, 2010 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat “Food World Aam Papad Candy Spicy” (Dry Mango Candy Spicy) after CDPH tests found unacceptable levels of lead.