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About Public Health Services
Public Health has over 170 years of history in San Diego County. Public Health Services (PHS) is the local health department and is part of the Health and Human Services Agency at the County of San Diego.
What We Do:
- Help prevent the spread of disease,
- Protect against environmental hazards,
- Prevent injuries,
- Promote healthy behaviors,
- Help communities recover from disaster, and
- Make sure the quality and ease of access of health services throughout the county.
The PHS Administration branch offers support to the six programmatic branches and their related programs. They are also responsible for coordinating a unified response from the department.
Useful Information and Related Documents
- Public Health Services Accreditation Status (As of August 23, 2023) *NEW*
- Public Health Services Organizational Chart (August 2024)
- Public Health Services – Programs and Services Brochure (March 2022)
- Public Health Services Strategic Initiatives Framework (2022-2024)
- Public Health Services Major Accomplishments Report 2023-2024*NEW*
- Public Health Services Strategic Plan—2023-24 and 2024-25
- Snapshot of Public Health Services Strategic Plan FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25
- San Diego County Local Public Health System Assessment—March 2022
- Live Well San Diego Community Health Assessment FY 23-25
- FY 2023-25 Live Well San Diego Community Health Improvement Plan and Regional Community Enrichment Plans*NEW*
- Public Health Services Health Equity Plan*NEW*
- Public Health Authority
- Archives
The service areas and services for Public Health are listed below. Click on any entry for more information.
