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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), in collaboration with Parks, Recreation and Marine, will distribute 200 gun safes to the public at six park locations across Long Beach and one Health Department location in North Long Beach. The gun safes will be free of charge and issued with no questions asked, with a goal of protecting children from potential gun-related accidents and safeguarding against theft.
Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) has launched VitalDirector, a new online platform that makes the application process for ordering birth and death certificates easier. This platform empowers people to conveniently manage the processing, payment and issuance of vital records from anywhere.
Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) has announced the voting phase for the Youth Power Participatory Budgeting (PB) Long Beach, where Long Beach youth are invited to vote on how to spend public dollars on youth-centered projects. A total of $550,000 will be funded through this process, with awards ranging from $10,000 to $50,000.
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