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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 - City Health Officer Dr. Anissa Davis warns Long Beach residents about potential unhealthy air quality due to multiple fires in Los Angeles County, including the Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire, and Hurst Fire, which are producing heavy smoke. Air quality has already reached potentially unhealthy levels in parts of Long Beach. All people are urged to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary outdoor activities.
Long Beach, CA – To support people experiencing homelessness over the cold winter months, the City of Long Beach has announced its plans for winter shelter operations and the inclement weather center. 
Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach's Celebration of the Young Child will return to Billie Jean King Main Library (200 W. Broadway) and the adjacent Lincoln Park on Saturday, April 26, 2025. In preparation for the event, the Health Department's Early Childhood Strategic Initiatives Program is collecting feedback and ideas to gather insight into how the event can best support child development for babies and children up to 8 years old. The community survey is available online now through Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.
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