Public Health

Protects health, prevents disease, and promotes the health and well-being for all persons in Los Angeles County. The Department of Public Health focuses on prevention, seeking to assure a basic level of protection for the entire population, from the basic threats to the public's health, including food-borne and easily transmittable disease outbreaks, natural and man-made emergencies, to working to prevent chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Also inspects and grades food establishments and markets, monitors ocean water and public swimming pools to ensure safe swim areas throughout the County.

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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health protects health, prevents disease, and promotes the health and well-being for all persons in Los Angeles County.

Barbara Ferrer

Director

COUNTY DEPTS
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