Public Health News

• Pasadena Tobacco Use Prevention Ordinance - Smokefree Units Beginning July 1, 2013

  Posted: 05/13/13

    On July 11, 2011, Pasadena City Council unanimously approved amendments to the City's Tobacco Use Prevention Ordinance to prohibit smoking in apartments and condominiums to protect residents from drifting tobacco smoke.  The new law became effective on August 13,

• Pasadena Michael D. Antonovich Dental Clinic Now Open!

  Posted: 05/08/13

  The Pasadena Public Health Department is very excited to announce the opening of the new state of the art dental clinic, the City of Pasadena Michael D. Antonovich Dental Clinic  Currently, we are serving the oral health needs of

• Pasadena Healthy Times Spring 2013 Edition

  Posted: 03/20/13

    Edit In Context Edit View History Delete Add Task Properties Workarea Logout We're back with programmatic and department wide updates from the City of Pasadena Public Health Department   National Public Health Week starts on April 1st.  Read our

• Pasadena Healthy Times Winter 2013 Edition!

  Posted: 12/24/12

  We're back with programmatic and department wide updates from the City of Pasadena Public Health Department To see how we ended 2012 and will begin to start 2013, click on the link below to access the Winter 2013 Edition of

• The Healthy Families Program is Transitioning to Medi-Cal!

  Posted: 12/02/12

  As soon at January 1, 2013, children currently covered under the Health Families Program will receive medical, dental, vision care, mental health, and alcohol and drug use treatment under Medi Cal. To get more information, download the Frequently Asked Questions

• Change in Tuberculosis Clinic Hours

  Posted: 11/05/12

  Starting Tuesday, December 4, 2012, the Pasadena Public Health Department Tuberculosis Clinic will only be open on Tuesdays from 8 00 am to 12 00 pm. We will no longer be open in the afternoon. Please call (626) 744 6024

• 2012 Flu Clinics

  Posted: 09/25/12

  The Pasadena Public Health Department is offering six opportunities to receive the seasonal flu vaccine free of charge Click the flyer and the hyperlinks for clinic location, date, and time. 2012 Flu Clinic Dates and Locations  2012 Flu Clinic Dates

• Pasadena Healthy Times Fall 2012 Edition!

  Posted: 09/23/12

  Receive programmatic and department wide updates from the Pasadena Public Health Department Click on the link below to access the Fall 2012 Edition of The Pasadena Healthy Times http cityofpasadena.net publichealth disease_prevention

• West Nile Virus Information

  Posted: 09/17/12

  Pasadena residents can help prevent the breeding of all mosquito species, including those that carry the West Nile Virus by emptying all standing water in containers left outside, keeping swimming pools clean, and regularly checking for mosquito larvae in still

• Mosquito Control in Pasadena

  Posted: 08/29/12

  The City of Pasadena Public Health Department is working closely with the Los Angeles County and the State to monitor and control the number of West Nile Virus cases in the City. For more information on these efforts, please visit

• 2012 Pasadena/Altadena Quality of Life Index Now Available!

  Posted: 08/26/12

  The City of Pasadena Public Health Department is happy to announce the release of its 20 yr anniversary edition of its Quality of Life Index. Since 1992, the Pasadena Public Health Department has been working to collect data and

• 120 Anniversary Celebration of Public Health

  Posted: 08/21/12

  The City of Pasadena Public Health Department cordially invites you to celebrate our 120th anniversary of protecting the health and wellness of the Pasadena area.  Please join us at the Pasadena Central Library Donald R. Wright Auditorium on Monday,

• Childhood Obesity Issues Discussed July 17

  Posted: 07/10/12

  Hear Pasadena Public Health Department Director Dr. Eric Walsh Live On Tuesday, July 17 On Tuesday, July 17, Pasadena Public Health Department Director Dr. Eric Walsh joins a live panel discussion on one of the most important health issues of

• New School Tuberculosis Screening Policy

  Posted: 06/12/12

   Pasadena, CA – Effective July 1, 2012, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is replacing the current universal testing policy with a universal screening targeted testing policy for children entering kindergarten – 12th grade for the first time.

• Pasadena Healthy Times Spring 2012 Edition

  Posted: 03/21/12

  Receive programmatic and department wide updates from the Pasadena Public Health Department   Click on the link below to download the Spring 2012 Edition of The Pasadena Healthy Times.

• Pasadena Tobacco Use Prevention Ordinance

  Posted: 12/18/11

  Pasadena Tobacco Use Prevention Ordinance On July 11, 2011, Pasadena City Council unanimously approved amendments to the City's Tobacco Use Prevention Ordinance to prohibit smoking in apartments and condominiums to protect residents from drifting tobacco smoke.  The new law became

• Special Report: Poverty takes toll on Pasadena children- Pasadena Star News

  Posted: 09/18/11

  PASADENA In a city with a massive wealth gap, no group illustrates that stark reality more than Pasadena's children, according to one city official. In California, Pasadena ranks second to San Francisco in the gap between rich and poor, and

• Physician Fraud Alert from Medical Board of California

  Posted: 09/15/11

  The Medical Board of California has been advised that several physicians in the Los Angeles area have been contacted by an individual impersonating an Investigator with the Medical Board of California. The individual asks physicians for their social security number

• Pasadena Offers Low-Cost Tdap Vaccines

  Posted: 08/16/11

  August is National Immunization Awareness Month and the City of Pasadena Public Health Department is offering low cost Tdap vaccines to raise the awareness of back to school immunization requirements. The Child Immunization Clinic will be providing $10 Tdap vaccines

• List of LA Cooling Stations

  Posted: 07/07/11

   Los Angeles County Cooling Centers are listed alphabetically updated as of April 2011.

• 2011 Pasadena/Altadena Quality of Life Index Released

  Posted: 06/08/11

   The 2011 Pasadena Quality of Life Index is now available.  

• Health Alert: New State Immunization Law for Students Entering 7th - 12th Grades in 2011 (Tdap)

  Posted: 04/12/11

   March 29, 2011 New State Immunization Law for 7th 12th Grade A new California immunization law (Assembly Bill 354) goes into effect on July 1, 2011, requiring all students entering 7th through 12th grades in the 2011 2012 school year

• Health Advisory-- Nuclear Radiation and Health (posted 3/21/11)

  Posted: 03/21/11

  Because of the current emergency event occurring in Japan, there may be local concerns and questions about the issue of radiation. The following public health resources are provided for those interested in learning more: 3/16/11 Press Release “Nuclear Radiation Poses No Threat to Pasadena”  F

• Health Advisory—2010 LA County List of Cooling Stations

  Posted: 08/23/10

  Health Advisory—2010 LA County List of Cooling Stations

• HEALTH ALERT--Nationwide Food Recalls Related to Salmonella (Posted 8/23/2010)

  Posted: 08/22/10

  NATIONWIDE FOOD RECALLS LINKED TO SALMONELLA PASADENA – The City of Pasadena Public Health Department cautions residents to be aware of two separate, nationwide food recalls of products linked to Salmonella outbreaks that have sickened hundreds in California, including dozens