Madera County Department of Public Health

Madera County Department of Public Health The Madera County Public Health Department protects and promotes the health of our community.

The Madera County Department of Public Health protects and promotes the health of our community by means of preventive medical and educational services. Our department is also responsible for enforcing all state and local health laws. Some of our services and programs include Emergency Preparedness, Communicable Disease Control, HIV/AIDS surveillance and supportive services, senior citizens preven

tive health, Child Health and Disability Prevention, California Children Services, Childhood Lead Prevention, public health laboratory analysis, vital statistics, maternal child and adolescent health case management and nursing services, immunization clinics, Women Infants and Children, and health education programs addressing teen pregnancy, nutrition, obesity, tobacco use, and asthma.

Keep the following in mind when securing your loved ones in a rear-facing car seat. Your child should be rear facing unt...
05/10/2026

Keep the following in mind when securing your loved ones in a rear-facing car seat. Your child should be rear facing until they reach the height or weight limit allowed by the car seat’s manufacturer. Learn more at: https://carseat.org/

Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente al asegurar a sus seres queridos en una silla de auto orientada hacia atrás. Su hijo debe viajar orientado hacia atrás hasta que alcance el límite de estatura o peso permitido por el fabricante de la silla. Obtenga más información en: https://carseat.org/

As temperatures warm up across California, remember to stay hydrated. Drink water before outdoor work or activity, take ...
05/09/2026

As temperatures warm up across California, remember to stay hydrated.

Drink water before outdoor work or activity, take regular breaks, and aim for about a cup of water every 15–20 minutes in the heat.

A medida que aumentan las temperaturas en toda California, recuerde mantenerse hidratado.

Beba agua antes de realizar trabajos o actividades al aire libre, tome descansos regulares y procure beber aproximadamente una taza de agua cada 15 o 20 minutos cuando haga calor.

Happy Nurses Week! Thank you for your care and dedication. ¡Feliz Semana de la Enfermería! Gracias por su cuidado y dedi...
05/09/2026

Happy Nurses Week! Thank you for your care and dedication.
¡Feliz Semana de la Enfermería! Gracias por su cuidado y dedicación.

Here are a few tips for securing your child in a forward-facing car seat! Children should be in a forward-facing car sea...
05/08/2026

Here are a few tips for securing your child in a forward-facing car seat! Children should be in a forward-facing car seat with a harness until they reach the height or weight limit allowed by the car seat’s manufacturer. Learn more at: https://carseat.org/

¡Aquí tienes algunos consejos para asegurar a tu hijo en una silla de auto orientada hacia adelante! Los niños deben viajar en una silla de auto orientada hacia adelante y equipada con arnés hasta que alcancen el límite de estatura o peso permitido por el fabricante de la silla. Obtén más información en: https://carseat.org/

Nos encanta la primavera, pero es la 🎶 temporada de las garrapatas. 🎶 Si pasas tiempo al aire libre, unas cuantas precau...
05/08/2026

Nos encanta la primavera, pero es la 🎶 temporada de las garrapatas. 🎶

Si pasas tiempo al aire libre, unas cuantas precauciones sencillas pueden ayudar a prevenir las picaduras de garrapata y reducir el riesgo de enfermedades como la enfermedad de Lyme y el síndrome alfa-gal.

✔ Usa repelente de insectos con DEET o picaridina
✔ Usa ropa de colores claros y mete los pantalones dentro de los calcetines
✔ Camina por el centro de los senderos y evita la hierba alta
✔ Revisa a diario si tú, tus hijos o tus mascotas tienen garrapatas
✔ Dúchate después de pasar tiempo al aire libre

Si encuentras una garrapata, retírala rápidamente y presta atención a síntomas como erupciones cutáneas o fiebre. Consulta a tu médico si desarrollas alguna enfermedad inexplicable después de una picadura de garrapata.

We love spring, but it's the 🎶 season of the ticks. 🎶 If you’re spending time outdoors, a few simple precautions can hel...
05/08/2026

We love spring, but it's the 🎶 season of the ticks. 🎶

If you’re spending time outdoors, a few simple precautions can help prevent tick bites and reduce your risk of illnesses like Lyme disease and alpha-gal syndrome.

✔ Use insect repellent with DEET or picaridin
✔ Wear light-colored clothing and tuck pants into socks
✔ Walk in the center of trails and avoid tall grass
✔ Check yourself, your kids, and pets for ticks daily
✔ Shower after spending time outdoors

If you find a tick, remove it quickly and watch for symptoms like a rash or fever. Contact your doctor if you develop unexplained illness after a tick bite.

Don’t lie to us — We know you didn’t floss. 🙃 But it’d be pretty cool if you did. While brushing on its own is good, flo...
05/07/2026

Don’t lie to us — We know you didn’t floss. 🙃

But it’d be pretty cool if you did.

While brushing on its own is good, flossing helps you clean the surfaces of your teeth that your brush can't reach. 🦷

Bacteria love to build up in-between your teeth and feed on little bits of food that get stuck there. This can cause bad breath and even turn into plaque and gum disease.

That's why it's important to get into those gaps and floss your teeth at least once a day before you brush. Then, brush twice a day to fully clean all your teeth.



No me mientas: sé que no usaste hilo dental. 🙃
Pero estaría genial si lo hicieras.

Aunque cepillarse por sí solo es bueno, el hilo dental te ayuda a limpiar las superficies de los dientes a las que el cepillo no puede llegar. 🦷

A las bacterias les encanta acumularse entre los dientes y alimentarse de los pequeños restos de comida que se quedan atrapados allí. Esto puede causar mal aliento e incluso derivar en placa y enfermedades de las encías.

Por eso es importante llegar a esos espacios y usar el hilo dental al menos una vez al día, antes de cepillarte. Luego, cepíllate dos veces al día para limpiar por completo todos tus dientes.

What should you look out for when securing your child to a booster seat? Children should be in a booster seat until they...
05/07/2026

What should you look out for when securing your child to a booster seat? Children should be in a booster seat until they can fit in a seat belt properly and pass the 5-step test. Learn more about child passenger safety at: https://www.maderacounty.com/government/public-health/child-passenger-safety

¿Qué debe tener en cuenta al asegurar a su hijo en un asiento elevador? Los niños deben utilizar un asiento elevador hasta que el cinturón de seguridad les ajuste correctamente y superen la prueba de los 5 pasos. Obtenga más información sobre la seguridad de los niños pasajeros en: https://www.maderacounty.com/government/public-health/child-passenger-safety

As it gets warmer, take a moment to check in on your friends, neighbors, and coworkers. It’s important to keep an eye on...
05/06/2026

As it gets warmer, take a moment to check in on your friends, neighbors, and coworkers.

It’s important to keep an eye on each other during heat events.

A medida que suben las temperaturas, tómate un momento para ver cómo se encuentran tus amigos, vecinos y compañeros de trabajo.

Es importante cuidarnos mutuamente durante las olas de calor.

It is important for pregnant women to maintain good oral health. It is safe to visit the dentist in any trimester. With ...
05/05/2026

It is important for pregnant women to maintain good oral health. It is safe to visit the dentist in any trimester.

With the changes in hormones during pregnancy, women are at risk of developing inflammation of the gums, leading to early stages of periodontal disease.

Periodontal disease could lead to poor pregnancy outcomes such as low birth weight, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes.

For more information on pregnancy and oral health, please visit https://www.cdc.gov/oral-health/hcp/conversation-tips/talking-to-pregnant-women-about-oral-health.html

Es importante que las mujeres embarazadas mantengan una buena salud bucal. Es seguro visitar al dentista en cualquier trimestre del embarazo.

Debido a los cambios hormonales que ocurren durante la gestación, las mujeres corren el riesgo de desarrollar inflamación de las encías, lo cual puede derivar en las etapas iniciales de la enfermedad periodontal.

La enfermedad periodontal podría conducir a resultados adversos en el embarazo, tales como bajo peso al nacer, preeclampsia y diabetes gestacional.

Para obtener más información sobre el embarazo y la salud bucal, visite https://www.cdc.gov/oral-health/hcp/conversation-tips/talking-to-pregnant-women-about-oral-health.html

Address

1604 Sunrise Avenue
Madera, CA
93638

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15596757893

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