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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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Press Releases

Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) is offering free flu vaccinations at community clinics throughout the flu season, while supplies last. Residents are strongly encouraged to get a flu vaccine in preparation for the coming flu season, which generally runs from mid-fall to mid-spring.
Long Beach, CA – With warmer temperatures expected 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 excessive temperatures on Wednesday, Oct. 2, with highs in the upper 90s in parts of Long Beach. Additionally, warmer temperatures will continue through the weekend with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s.
Long Beach, CA – On Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, the Long Beach City Council voted to adopt the City of Long Beach's $3.6 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY 25). The Adopted FY 25 Budget maintains current services while utilizing both one-time and structural resources in a strategic and fiscally prudent way that avoids adding to the General Fund structural shortfall previously projected at the start of the budget development process. These initiatives aim to shape a future where all of the city's diverse community members have a safe, clean, and healthy place to live, work and thrive
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