L.A. County Health Services

10/15/2025

Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and loved. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, help is available.
📞 Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
💬 Text START to 88788
🌐 Visit thehotline.org for free, confidential support 24/7

Let’s stand together to support survivors, raise awareness, and break the silence.

10/13/2025

By observing Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we take time to learn, reflect, and uplift Indigenous communities, promoting respect, understanding, and equitable care for everyone.

10/11/2025

The new Skid Row Care Campus, launched by the Housing for Health division of the Los Angeles Department of Health Services and a coalition of dedicated organizations, is in the news! The campus offers residents access to hygiene care, case management, health care, harm reduction supplies, and more. The article offers an in-depth look at the campus and the essential services it provides to the Skid Row community.

In the heart of downtown Los Angeles, the intersection of Crocker and 5th Street—often avoided by locals—marks the center of Skid Row, one of the nation’s most visible homeless communities. For many, this area is synonymous with tents and systemic struggle. But for the people who live here, Sk...

10/09/2025

🪶Our clinics, health centers, and offices will be closed on Monday October 13th, 2025
If you need care during this time:
📞 Call the Nurse Advice Line at (844) 804-0055 from 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
💻 Use eVisits on the LA Health Portal and get a response within 1 hour from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
🏥 Go to urgent care for urgent medical needs.
🚨 Go to the emergency room or call 911 for a life-threatening illness or injury.

10/08/2025

✨ It’s time for your yearly flu shot! Protect yourself and your family from the flu and ask your provider about other vaccines like COVID-19 and RSV.

✔️ Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every year.
📅 Same-day appointments may be available - no appointment required!
📱 Schedule your vaccine through the LA Health Portal or call your clinic to make an appointment.
👉 Learn more: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/ip/

10/08/2025

✨ ¡Ya teneos lista su vacuna anual ! Protégese sú y su familia, y pregunta a su doctor sobre otras vacunas como la de COVID-19 y RSV.

✔️ Todas las personas de 6 meses o más deben vacunarse contra la gripe cada año.
📅 En algunas clínicas puedes vacunarte el mismo día — ¡no necesitas cita!
📱 Haz tu cita en el LA Health Portal o llama a tu clínica.

👉 Más información: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/ip/

10/07/2025

💛💚 This week is a reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health. Taking care of ourselves and supporting others can make a big difference.
✨ Small steps matter: check in with a friend, take a break, or reach out for support if you need it.

👉 If you or someone you know is struggling, don’t wait, call the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health at 1-800-854-7771, or 📱 text 9-8-8 to chat online with the 988 Su***de & Crisis LifelineSu***de & Crisis Lifeline . Help is available 24/7.

#988

10/02/2025

🌸 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 🌸
The best step you can take for your health? Schedule your mammogram.
Mammograms can find breast cancer early, when it’s easier to treat.
💖 Women ages 40–74: get a mammogram every 2 years
💖 Some people may need them more often, ask your doctor
💖 Men with a lump in their chest or strong family history may also need a mammogram

📞 Call 888-804-3228 today to book your appointment.
🔗 Click for more info https://ow.ly/f7Ii50X5a0S

Don’t wait—make your appointment today. 💪💖

09/29/2025

❤️🌍 On World Heart Day, we’re reminding everyone that quitting smoking is one of the best ways to protect your heart.

🚭 Smoking increases your risk of heart disease and stroke, but it’s never too late to quit. Every step you take toward quitting makes your heart stronger. 💪

Reach out to your doctor for helpful resources.

09/25/2025

🌎Get medical care in the language that’s easiest for you
More than half of our patients speak a language other than English.

🗣️ You can get:
✅ In-person interpreters
✅ Video or phone interpreters (available 24/7 – including sign language)
✅ TTY and relay services for patients who are Deaf or hard of hearing
✨ All language services are FREE. Just let your care team know when you need them.

👉 For more info: https://bit.ly/LAHealthLanguage

09/25/2025

🌎Get medical care in the language that’s easiest for you
More than half of our patients speak a language other than English.

🗣️ You can get:
✅ In-person interpreters
✅ Video or phone interpreters (available 24/7 – including sign language)
✅ TTY and relay services for patients who are Deaf or hard of hearing

✨ All language services are FREE. Just let your care team know when you need them.
👉 For more info: Visit https://dhs.lacounty.gov and search “Language Services”

09/18/2025

Knowledge is power, at any age. On National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day, let’s encourage regular testing, healthy living, and compassion for everyone affected. ❤️ Find where to get tested at https://gettested.cdc.gov