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September is National Food Safety Education Month 9/11/2019 Did you know an estimated 1 in 6 Americans (or 48 million people) get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die from eating contaminated food? Anyone can get sick from a foodborne illness (also called food poisoning).
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HIV/STD Strategy 2019-2022 5/6/2019

In 2017, the Long Beach Comprehensive HIV Planning Group launched a comprehensive effort to develop a Long Beach HIV/STD strategy to significantly reduce the number of HIV and STD infections in the city.
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City Health Officer Confirms First Measles Case in Long Beach 5/4/2019

The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) has confirmed the first case of measles in a Long Beach resident since 2015.
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Long Beach to Conduct Point-In-Time Count of Persons Experiencing Homelessness 1/4/2019 On January 24, 2019, the City of Long Beach will be conducting the ninth biennial Point-In-Time (PIT) Count of persons experiencing homelessness within the city.
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Zero Cases of West Nile Virus in Long Beach for 2018 1/3/2019 Health officials announced today that for the first time in nearly a decade, there had been no cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) reported in Long Beach in 2018. 
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City of Long Beach to Offer Free Vaccination Clinics Including Drive-Thru Option! 10/2/2018

After a particularly severe flu season last year, the City of Long Beach Health Department (Health Department) is providing access to free flu shots in the coming season by hosting neighborhood flu vaccination clinics throughout Long Beach. 
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September is National Food Safety Education Month 9/7/2018

September is National Food Safety Education Month (NFSEM). It provides an opportunity to raise awareness about steps you can take to prevent food poisoning. 

To celebrate NFSEM, food facility owners, food managers, and food employees are invited to join us for "Meet, Greet and Eat" on September 18 at 9a.m. 
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Office of Equity 9/7/2018 The Office of Equity envisions a Long Beach where everyone can attain their highest level of health and potential for a successful life, regardless of their race, gender, income, where they live, or other characteristics.
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Father Friendly Long Beach Campaign Launch 2/13/2018 As part of an ongoing effort to support fathers and their families who live, work and play in Long Beach, the City of Long Beach, Center for Families and Youth, launched a Father-Friendly Long Beach Campaign on Monday, February 12th, 2018.
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Free Flu Vaccination Clinic 1/18/2018 Due to the high numbers of flu cases in California, the Long Beach Health and Human Services Department will be holding a Free Flu Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., at the Main Health Facility located at 2525 Grand Avenue, Long Beach, CA  90815.
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Protect Yourself Against the Flu 9/23/2016 The Health Department will be holding annual walk-in flu clinics beginning October 19, 2017.  Everyone over the age of six months is encouraged to get a flu shot.  Parents are encouraged to bring their children's immunization records. Some children will require two doses of the vaccine, given one-month apart.
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Do a Checkup on Your Doctor's License 7/28/2016 The Medical Board of California encourages consumers to check up on their doctor's license.  Such a checkup is simple and helps a consumer make an informed choice when choosing a doctor.  To determine a doctor's status, go to the Medical Board's website at www.mbc.ca.gov or call (800) 633-2322.
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Beat the Heat, Long Beach 6/16/2016 When the weather gets hot outside, there are steps that you and your family can take to prevent heat injuries and illness.
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Diabetes Prevention & Management Class 6/8/2016 The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services is offering a Free Diabetes Self-Management & Education course.  This 8-week course begins on Tuesday, July 19th, from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at the Miller Family Health Education Center located at 3820 Cherry Avenue.
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What You Should Know About Zika 2/1/2016 Get the facts about Zika, a virus mainly spread through the bite of infected mosquitoes.
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Free Bicycle Safety Workshops 1/8/2016 The City of Long Beach Health Department and Empact Communities would like to invite you and your family to attend a free Bicycle Safety Workshop.  These workshops are being held throughout the City, and all participants will receive a free bike helmet and a pair of bicycle lights.  One lucky participant at each workshop will have a chance to win a new bike!
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PREPARING A SAFE HOLIDAY MEAL 11/24/2015

Follow these steps to ensure a delicious and safe holiday meal.
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Need Affordable Health Coverage? 3/17/2015 Did you know your Health Department can help?  Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act there are now many options available for uninsured individuals and families.
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Affordable Housing Opportunity 8/20/2014 Project Based Section 8 Waiting List Opening for:
NORTHPOINTE APTS, 5441 N. Paramount, Long Beach, Ca 90805. Applications will be ranked by lottery; this is not a first come, first served process.
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RFP: HUD-VASH Project Based Voucher Program 3/15/2014 HUD-VASH Project Based Voucher RFP
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HOMEOWNER RESOURCE FAIR - February 27 2/18/2014 Come to the Resource Fair to learn about programs and resources to help you to improve your residential property.
     
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