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Monterey County Community Health Needs Assessment Released
The Monterey County Health Needs Collaborative has released the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), a comprehensive assessment of population health and health needs in Monterey County.
01/22/2026 3:03 PM
CDPH Warns Retailers and Public About the Dangers of Kratom-derived Products and 7-OH
Foods and other products containing highly concentrated and/or synthesized kratom derivatives such as 7-OH have been recently linked to six overdose deaths in Los Angeles County. Use of these products has been associated with addiction, serious harm, overdose, and/or death.
01/16/2026 3:51 PM
CDPH Media Release: Death Cap Mushrooms Linked to Three Deaths, Three Liver Transplants and 35 Hospitalizations - January 14, 2026
01/15/2026 12:13 PM
CDPH Media Release: CDPH Urges Vaccination and Timely Treatment as Influenza Cases Rise - January 13, 2026
Flu cases and hospitalizations are rising in California. CDPH urges vaccination for everyone 6 months and older, rapid testing of patients with flu symptoms, and immediate antiviral treatment for high-risk individuals.
01/13/2026 3:14 PM
El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Monterey insta a los residentes a tomar medidas preventivas contra los virus respiratorios invernales
01/02/2026 9:00 AM
County of Monterey Health Department Urges Residents to Take Preventative Measures Against Winter Respiratory Viruses
Urging all residents to act now to protect themselves and their families against respiratory viruses circulating this winter season, including influenza, COVID-19, & RSV. A recent increase in flu activity in California has led to more ER visits, which may begin to strain the local health care system
01/02/2026
Office of Traffic Safety Awards $261,165 Grant to the County of Monterey’s Health Department for Child Safety Seat Education Program
12/29/2025 10:56 AM
Oficina de Seguridad Vial otorga una subvención de $261,165 al Departamento de Salud del Condado de Monterey para el programa de Educación de Asientos de Seguridad Infantil
12/29/2025 10:53 AM
5 Things for January from Monterey County Free Libraries
12/23/2025 9:00 AM
Recall of ReBoost Nasal Spray and to include ClearLife Allergy Nasal Spray Due to Microbial Contamination
12/16/2025 1:02 PM
California Office of Traffic Safety Awards Drugged Driving Grant to the County of Monterey Health Department for Cannabis Education Program
12/16/2025 8:38 AM
CDPH Media Release: CDPH Warns Consumers Not to Eat TRE House Brand Magic Mushroom Gummies, Chocolate Bars, and Syrup - December 11, 2025
CDPH is warning consumers not to eat TRE House Brand Magic Mushroom products after the company’s products were found to contain illegal and dangerous psychedelic compounds that have the potential to cause severe adverse health effects, including hospitalization and even death.
12/11/2025 3:50 PM
El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Monterey amplía el acceso a la prevención de sobredosis con máquinas expendedoras gratuitas de naloxona
El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Monterey amplía sus esfuerzos de prevención de sobredosis con el lanzamiento de cuatro máquinas expendedoras adicionales de Narcan el 8 de diciembre, duplicando así el número de puntos de acceso gratuitos, disponibles las 24 horas del día.
12/08/2025 1:38 PM
County of Monterey Health Department Expanding Access to Overdose Prevention with Free Naloxone Vending Machines
The County of Monterey Health Department is expanding its overdose-prevention efforts by launching four additional Narcan vending machines on December 8, doubling the number of free, 24/7 access points for naloxone and fentanyl test strips across the county.
12/08/2025 1:34 PM
TRUTH Act presentation
County of Monterey Supervisors will hold a special meeting for a TRUTH Act presentation Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
12/08/2025 12:34 PM
CDPH News Release: Outbreak of Potentially Deadly Amatoxin Poisoning Linked to the Consumption of Wild, Foraged Mushrooms - December 5, 2025
CDPH is urging individuals to avoid foraging for and eating wild mushrooms while risk of amatoxin poisoning is high.
12/08/2025 8:14 AM
The West Coast Health Alliance, CDPH, and Leading National Medical Organizations Continue to Recommend Hepatitis B Vaccination for Newborns
Hepatitis B is a highly infectious virus that attacks the liver and can cause serious illness and death. The hepatitis B vaccination is an effective way to prevent infection and its complications. New ACIP recommendations could lead to more children and adults getting liver disease and liver cancer.
12/05/2025 6:08 PM
Aumento de Hospitalizaciones por Intoxicación por Hongos
12/02/2025 2:45 PM
10 Reasons to Get Vaccinated
12/01/2025 5:07 PM
10 motivos para vacunarse
12/01/2025 5:05 PM