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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, CA – The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services' Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) is recognizing National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, taking place Oct. 19 to 25, with a weeklong campaign to educate the community about the dangers of lead and how to reduce childhood exposure to lead through increased lead poisoning prevention awareness. This year's theme, Nutrition as Prevention, addresses the role that nutrition plays in preventing lead from being absorbed into the body and empowers families to offer healthy meals and snacks when possible.
Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach proudly presents the 2025 Veterans Day Celebration taking place on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, from noon to 4 p.m. at Houghton Park (6301 Myrtle Avenue). The Veterans Day Celebration is a free, family-friendly event that celebrates and honors veterans and those currently serving in the United States military.
Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Public Health Physician Dr. Cliff Okada has issued a rain advisory for recreational beaches and bays in the City of Long Beach following the rain experienced in the last 24 hours. After any significant rainfall, unhealthy conditions may result from increased runoff from storm drain outlets and rivers, which eventually reach the City's beaches. Recreational swimming areas should be avoided for three days following the end of a rainstorm. This advisory will be extended if the rain continues.
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