Public Health
"Healthy People Living in Healthy Communities
Throughout El Dorado County"
Public Health is a Division of the Health and Human Services Agency
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Tdap Vaccine Required for 7th Grade School Entry in Fall 2012
El Dorado County Public Health offers the Tdap vaccine by appointment. To schedule an appointment call (530) 621-6100 in Placerville or (530) 573-3155 in South Lake Tahoe.
See additional information on 7th grade requirement
March 30, 2012 - Press Release
Pre-teens have a new website about immunizations created just for them.
Health Data/Reports for El Dorado County El Dorado County Public Health has recently published two reports with local health data:
2010 Morbidity Report, El Dorado County
2010 Mortality Report, El Dorado County
For questions about these reports or the data, contact Olivia Byron-Cooper at (530) 621-6374
A County Health Rankings Report is also available. El Dorado County was once again ranked as one of the top 10 healthiest counties in California in this report. Complete report and ranking info is available online.
Children's Dental Van in El Dorado County .JPG "Dental Van (Small)")
The Children's Dental Van serves children
in El Dorado County age zero through five years
who have Medi-Cal insurance or are uninsured.
To learn more, call 1-800- 388-8690.
Health Care Reform
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' website (Espanol) provides information on finding health insurance options, prevention, comparing care quality and understanding new health care reform laws.
Stop Smoking
Resources are availble for people who want to Stop Smoking
Need Health Insurance ?
For Children - Call 1-800-388-8690 or Click Here
For Adults - Contact El Dorado County Human Services
Also visit State Medi-Cal website or call the State at 1-888-747-1222
Family Planning Services
Several health care providers in El Dorado County offer birth control, pap exams and other family planning services. Click here for a list.
Naturally Occurring Asbestos
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Info Specific to El Dorado County
March 1, 2012 - El Dorado County announces
El Dorado Best RX Savings Program for all residents.
Need Help with Gambling?
Free counseling and resources are available 24/7 for those struggling with gambling addiction. Call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537). See related press release.