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CDPH Reports 13 Confirmed Human Cases of Bird Flu

10/18/2024 - CDPH continues to work with federal, state and local partners to monitor and respond to human cases of bird flu in the state. The risk to the general public remains low, although individuals who interact with infected animals are at higher risk of getting bird flu.

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California Tracking Increase in Diseases Spread by Mosquitoes

October 1, 2024 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is encouraging Californians to take precautions against diseases spread by mosquitoes after recording six deaths caused by West Nile virus and ongoing transmission in many regions of California, especially the Central Valley.

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Siskiyou County Public Health has been recognized as the first local health department to achieve PHAB (Public Health Accreditation Board) Pathways Recognition

8/20/2024 - This recognition marks a significant milestone in the department’s commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

“This is truly a landmark achievement for public health and for all of Siskiyou County. Achieving Pathways Recognition is no small feat. It requires a deep commitment to quality and performance enhancement. I commend the leaders and staff of the Siskiyou County Health Department for leading the way and setting a high bar for other health departments to follow.” - Paul Kuehnert, DNP, RN, FAAN, PHAB President and CEO.

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