Newsroom

First H5 Bird Flu Death Reported in United States

January 6, 2025 — A person with severe avian influenza A(H5N1) illness ("H5N1 bird flu") has passed away.

As Whooping Cough Cases Increase, CDPH Encourages Tdap Vaccination

January 3, 2025 — California is experiencing an increase in cases of whooping cough (also known as pertussis), a highly contagious bacterial disease that can be spread though coughing and can cause severe illness, especially in infants.

Read News Release >>

State Secures Broad Voluntary Recall of Raw Milk and Cream to Protect Consumers

December 3, 2024 — Continuing its action to protect public health, the state has secured a broad, voluntary recall of all raw whole milk and cream products from Raw Farm, LLC that remain on retail shelves following multiple bird flu virus detections in the company’s milk and dairy in the past week.

Read News Release >>

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.

Learn more >>