San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department

San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department The whole community is our client!

About the County of San Luis Obispo:
Established in 1850 as one of the original counties of California, the County of San Luis Obispo is the largest employer in the area and provides essential services to SLO County citizens. Its more than 2,800 employees provide municipal services and administer state and federal programs and services that benefit local citizens. Elected representatives, includin

g a five-member Board of Supervisors, work with employees to serve the community to enhance the economic, environmental and social quality of life of SLO County citizens.

A BIG thank you and shout out to all the schools that hosted a Safe Drives Save Lives banner during the 2025-2026 school...
06/10/2026

A BIG thank you and shout out to all the schools that hosted a Safe Drives Save Lives banner during the 2025-2026 school year. You are an integral part of this campaign, and without your support we could not have carried this important traffic safety message across San Luis Obispo County, from San Miguel in the north to Nipomo in the south.

Thank you again to this year’s participating schools:

Atascadero Middle School
Bishop's Peak Elementary School
Dana Elementary
Glen Speck Elementary School
Harloe Elementary School
Lillian Larsen Elementary School
Oceano Elementary School
Paso Robles High School

As summer begins and families spend more time traveling, walking, and biking, remember to slow down, stay alert, and drive distraction-free. Safe Drives Save Lives! 🚲🚗💕

Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

🍎SUN Bucks help families with school-aged children buy groceries during the summer months. If your kids qualify for free...
06/08/2026

🍎SUN Bucks help families with school-aged children buy groceries during the summer months. If your kids qualify for free or reduced-price school meals and/or currently receive benefits such as CalFresh, CalWORKS and/or Medi-Cal, you’ll automatically receive SUN Bucks in the mail.

🏠 Eligible families get SUN Bucks on an EBT card in the mail — $120 for each eligible child to spend at grocery stores, farmers markets or other stores that accept CalFresh.

☀️ Children who get SUN Bucks can still participate in other summer meal programs.

📣 Children who are not automatically eligible for SUN Bucks must apply by August 31, 2026. Check in with your school to apply!

🌎 SUN Bucks does not affect immigration status.

Questions? Learn more at www.cdss.ca.gov/sun-bucks or call (877) 328-9677 ... and keep an eye out for SUN Bucks in the mail!

Have you heard of the Air Quality Index (AQI)? 😎 It's a health scale showing how clean or polluted outdoor air is. The p...
06/07/2026

Have you heard of the Air Quality Index (AQI)? 😎 It's a health scale showing how clean or polluted outdoor air is. The poorer the air quality, the higher the AQI value.

Why does this matter?

Poor air quality can affect our health ➡️ especially children, older adults, pregnant people and those with existing heart and lung conditions.

🟩 When the AQI is in the green or ”good” range (0 to 50), air quality is considered satisfactory with little to no risk.

🟨 Yellow levels are "fair" with little to no risk (51 to 100).

🟧 Orange is the “unhealthy for sensitive groups” range (101 to 150) when certain groups are more likely to feel effects.

🟥 Red (151 to 200) is "unhealthy" and risky for everyone's health.

Remember: checking the AQI can help you make informed decisions about outdoor activities, especially during summer when dust, smoke, and other pollutants can affect air quality.

Stay informed at SLOCleanAir.org for current conditions and forecasts from SLO County Air Pollution Control District



(Source: Air Pollution Control District San Luis Obispo County)

Wishing you a very happy, healthy start to Pride! If you need help getting caught up on vaccines ahead events, travel, o...
06/06/2026

Wishing you a very happy, healthy start to Pride! If you need help getting caught up on vaccines ahead events, travel, or in general, we're here to help.

Visit slocounty.gov/clinics to learn more or call 805-781-5500 to schedule.

But health is about more than preventing disease.

🫶 Cheers to you and your health. And cheers to , because acceptance and belonging help build a healthy community.

06/05/2026

On any given summer day in San Luis Obispo County, the coastline fills with families, trails and parks draw outdoor enthusiasts, and backyard gatherings stretch late into the evening. It’s a season defined by connection, activity, and time spent outdoors. It’s also a time when preventable health...

Want to check your outdoor air quality? Visit SLOCleanAir.org for current conditions and forecasts from the SLO County A...
06/03/2026

Want to check your outdoor air quality? Visit SLOCleanAir.org for current conditions and forecasts from the SLO County Air Pollution Control District.

📲 You can also sign up for air quality text alerts:
https://www.slocleanair.org/air-quality-alerts.php

A shoutout to SLO County Air Pollution Control District for keeping our community informed! Follow them for updates on prescribed and cultural burns, wildfire smoke, indoor air quality, and more. ⛅

06/03/2026

Traveling to a World Cup game, concert, or large event in California? Plan ahead—protect yourself in those big crowds!

Stay up to date on flu, COVID‑19, RSV, and especially MMR (measles) vaccines before travel or attending big events—measles is extremely contagious and lingers in the air.

Large events bring people close together—vaccines are your best protection and help keep outbreaks away.

Schedule your immunizations right away and pack quality masks (N95/KN95) for indoor spaces and transit.

Stay travel-smart—let’s cheer safely! 🎉

Go to MyTurn.ca.gov to schedule an appointment.

Join Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians for no-cost car seat inspections to help you make your child's car sea...
06/02/2026

Join Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians for no-cost car seat inspections to help you make your child's car seat is installed and used correctly. 🚗✅

🗓️ Tuesday, June 9, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Lillian Larsen Elementary School, 1601 L St, San Miguel
📞 Reserve a time or get more information: call 805-781-1568

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

We're hiring! 📣 The Public Health Department is seeking a dedicated Lactation Consultant who is passionate about assisti...
06/01/2026

We're hiring! 📣 The Public Health Department is seeking a dedicated Lactation Consultant who is passionate about assisting low-income families.

The Consultant will provide lactation support for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers in the WIC program, and can expect to work 40 hours per week. Applicants must hold current certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).

Help us spread the word! ✨ Last day to apply is Thursday, June 11: https://bit.ly/wiclac

Rainstorm runoff can transport high levels of bacteria, viruses and protozoa from the watershed and urban areas to the o...
05/29/2026

Rainstorm runoff can transport high levels of bacteria, viruses and protozoa from the watershed and urban areas to the ocean. Avoid ocean water contact during, and at least 3 days following, significant rain—like the recent storm. See beach water quality: http://SurfSafeSLO.org

Address

2191 Johnson Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA
93401

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+18057815500

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