A Message from the Health Officer

Being healthy is an overall state of good physical and mental health, and an ability to lead a full, productive and enjoyable life. Lake County is a beautiful place to live. Despite its clean air and opportunities for active lifestyles, Lake County also faces some health challenges. The Lake County Public Health Division is here to promote healthful lifestyles and to maximize the health of our entire community.

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Measles Cases on the Rise in California The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has received reports of 60 confirmed measles cases in California so far this year (6/30/2014). Click here for more information

California declares whooping cough epidemic This is a problem of "epidemic proportions," the California Department of Public Health said. And the number of actual cases may be even higher, because past studies have shown that for every case of whooping cough that is reported, there are 10 more that are not officially counted. Whooping cough, known to doctors as pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection that is caused by a bacterium known as Bordetella pertussis. Click here for more information

	Geothermal Information Click HERE to view the updated flyer on County of Lake Geothermal Gas.
	West Nile Virus As our annual mosquito season begins, take steps now to avoid mosquito bites that can transmit this disease-causing virus.
	Swimmer’s Itch If you swim or wade in the lake water, take a few simple precautions to avoid an allergic skin rash that affects some people, especially in the summer months. Read more from the CDC.
	Tick bites Ticks can transmit a variety of diseases. If you like to hike in areas where ticks are found, learn to avoid bites and what to do if you are bitten. The Western Blacklegged Tick Surveillance and Identification
	Cyanobacteria (Blue-green Algae) Information on Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae)
	Mercury in Fish Mercury in Fish

This health & wellness guide was created as part of a county-wide initiative called Partnerships to Improve Community Health. We are a collaboration between community organizations including North Coast Opportunities, the Lake Family Resource Center, and the Hope Rising Initiative. We are people who are passionate about healthy living in Lake County and who are excited by all the wonderful things that already exist in this beautiful place we call home. We hope this website will be helpful to you. This website was made possible with funding by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://lakecountybewell.org/

Thanks to California Phones from the California Telephone Access Program, it's easier for everyone to stay connected. They offer free specialized phones that make it easier to hear, dial, and call. Over half a million Californians are already enjoying California Phones. Click here for more information. http://californiaphones.org/index.php

	Climb to the Peak of Health A Message from the Lake County Public Health Officer Choose how you will travel to "Excellent Health"
	Lake County Health Needs Assessment Read Health Needs Assessment document. Read Health Needs Assessment Summary document.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules

The HIPAA Privacy Rule provides federal protections for individually identifiable health information held by covered entities and their business associates and gives patients an array of rights with respect to that information. At the same, the Privacy Rule is balanced to that it permits the disclosure of health information needed for patient care and other important purposes.

The Security Rule specifies a series of administrative, physical, and technical safeguards for covered entities and their business associates to use to assure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronic protected health information.

The Office of the National Coordinator Health Information Technology unveiled a series of consumer-oriented videos about the rights patients have to access their health information, as well as a Patient Engagement Playbook for Providers designed to help clinicians and office staff better engage patient through the use of health IT.

More information is available here.

HIPAA Privacy Form English
HIPAA Privacy Form Spanish

Location

922 Bevins Court
Lakeport, CA 95453
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Phone: (707) 263-1090 or (800) 794-9291
FAX: (707) 262-4280
Email: publichealth@lakecountyca.gov