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Merced County Department of Public Health

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Merced County Department of Public Health

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https://linktr.ee/mercedcountydph Thank you.

For any COVID-19 related questions or concerns, please email [email protected] or call our COVID-19 call center at (209)381-1180.

10/30/2026

🚑 Merced County is changing how some 911 medical calls are handled — including calls from Los Banos.

A new nurse navigation program connects eligible callers with licensed nurses who can recommend care outside the emergency room, helping keep ambulances available for critical emergencies.

Can you still request an ambulance? Yes.

See how the program works and what residents should know. Full story in the comments. 👇

10/30/2026

AMR’s 911 nurse navigation program, tested in Stanislaus, is launched in Merced County

10/30/2026

10/28/2026

Healthy homes mean healthy families. 🏠 Get the facts from the National Lead Information Center about lead, lead hazards, and preventing lead exposure. 📞 1-800- 424-LEAD [5323] (TTY 711). epa.gov/lead/forms/lead-hotline-national-lead-information-center

10/27/2026

Red Ribbon Week is a nationwide initiative dedicated to promoting drug prevention. Wearing red symbolizes our commitment to keeping drugs out of our schools and communities. It serves as a reminder to raise awareness and advocate for a healthy, drug‑free environment.

Funding for Red Ribbon Week supplies is provided by Central California Alliance for Health.

10/27/2026

🎉Our School-Based/Linked Program at Sybil Crookham Elementary kick off was a success!

🏫💙Our Local Oral Health Program provides preventive oral health services, along with:
🪥 Toothbrushing kits
📚 Potter the Otter Goes to the Dentist books
🎁 Small incentives, and
🦷 Oral health education to help students build healthy habits.

Through this program, we’re helping students learn the importance of oral health, develop healthy habits, and continue to advance their oral health! 😁✨ A big thank you to Winton School District, Sybil Crookham Elementary, and Reynalda Brown,RDHAP for helping one smile at a time!

10/19/2026

Thank you to our health educators for continuing to build trust, expand access, and support Merced County with compassion at every outreach opportunity! We appreciate all the work that you do.

10/17/2026

Recall Notice: Lior Ground Cinnamon has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. The specific lot found positive for heavy metals is GAP11304. More information about this recall is available on the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website.

10/16/2026

💗Free Mammograms This October: UC Davis Health is offering free screening mammograms for eligible women ages 40–74 who are uninsured or underinsured.

Appointments available Oct 17 & 18 at UC Davis Health in Sacramento. Appointment required - call (916) 734 - 0655 to schedule.

10/16/2026

Our 4th annual Merced Community Health Fair brought together hundreds of local people for a day of health, connection and community spirit.

Some highlights included:
👩⚕️Flu vaccines provided by Merced County Department of Public Health and Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center Merced.
🩷 Mammograms provided by Alinea Mobile Mammography.
🥫 Food distribution provided by Merced County Food Bank and Fiesta Mexicana restaurant.
📕Children's books and costumes distributed by First 5 Merced County and Merced County Food Bank.
ℹ️ Local agencies offering information and resources.
💃 Dance groups and live music by Radio Lobo.
🚲 A raffle including children's bikes, scooters, household goods and gift cards.

Thank you also to the 10 UC Merced students who partnered to help at the fair through Community Engagement at UC Merced.

We are so grateful to all our incredible partners for making this event a success!

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Merced, CA

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+12093811200

Website

https://www.countyofmerced.com/3879/Public-Health

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