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Welcome to the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services

The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) has been improving the health of the Long Beach community for more than a century. We strive to create a safe and healthy community for all to live, work, and play.  Long Beach is one of only three city-run health departments in California, allowing for better engagement with its people, neighborhoods, businesses and community partners, and a greater understanding of the city's strengths and needs.  With 300 employees located in nine sites throughout the city, the Health Department operates with a $117 million annual budget, 99% of which comes from Federal, State, County and private funds.  This local focus allows the Health Department to coordinate resources from all sources to best meet the needs of our city.  We look forward to working with you on our journey towards a healthier Long Beach. 

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Long Beach Heat Advisory Upgraded to Heat Alert, Extends Cooling Center Hours at Multiple Locations
Long Beach, CA – Due to an updated National Weather Service forecast, which now call for highs up to 102 this weekend, Dr. Anissa Davis has upgraded the previous heat advisory issued on Sept. 3 to a heat alert and has called for extended hours for cooling centers. A heat alert is issued when the weather forecast exceeds 95 degrees for two consecutive days or an overnight high of 80 degrees for two consecutive nights. Forecasted highs for Long Beach are 97 degrees today, Sept. 5, 102 on Friday, Sept. 6 and 99 on Saturday, Sept. 7. Residents are strongly encouraged take extra precautions to avoid heat exposure and heat-related illness and seek out air-conditioned spaces during peak heat hours. 
City of Long Beach Advises Residents to Take Precautions Against Summer Heat
Long Beach, CA – With excessive temperatures this week, City Health Officer Dr. Anissa Davis is advising residents to take extra precautions to avoid heat-related illness. The National Weather Service is forecasting highs in the mid-90s in parts of Long Beach on Thursday, Sept. 5 and Friday, Sept. 6.
Long Beach’s Sidewalk to Success to Offer Free Food Carts for Eligible Vendors
Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach has launched the next phase of its Sidewalk to Success program and is now accepting applications for its food cart giveaway initiative for eligible sidewalk vendors. The Sidewalk to Success program, which provides assistance to achieve compliance while easing the financial burden for small businesses during the first year the City’s Sidewalk Vending Ordinance is in effect, will provide up to 40 free carts to local sidewalk food vendors who meet eligibility requirements. 
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COVID-19 Hotline

562-570-4636
562-(570-INFO)
Hours: 9am - 5pm

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Main Health Facilities Center

2525 Grand Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90815
Phone: (562) 570-4000

Multi-Service Center for the Homeless »

1301 West 12th Street
Long Beach, CA 90813
Phone: (562) 570-4500 
Fax: (562) 570-8234

North Facilities Center - Center for Family and Youth »

6335 Myrtle Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90805
Phone: (562) 570-3300
Fax: (562) 570-3306

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