SBC Public Health
County Health Honors Nurses During National Nurses Week
The County of Santa Barbara Health Department is recognizing National Nurses Week, May 6–12, 2026, by honoring the vital contributions of nurses who serve communities across the county. Each year, the American Nurses Association celebrates “The Power of Nurses,” by…
California Department Of Public Health Issues Annual Shellfish Safety Warning
Beginning May 1st and continuing through at least October 31st, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is advising consumers not to eat sport harvested mussels along the California coast. The annual warning applies to all species of mussels and…
Health Experts Convene in Santa Barbara to Advance Clinical Care for Long COVID
California Clinical Implementation Forum Equips Healthcare Providers with Latest Research and Treatment Strategies The County of Santa Barbara Health Department along with The Chesley Initiative, CenCal Health, the James S. Bower Foundation, and Cottage Health presents the California Clinical Implementation…
Santa Barbara County Animal Control Seize 58 Birds in Lompoc Cockfighting Investigation
Santa Barbara County Animal Control Officers, working alongside Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office detectives and Rural Crimes deputies, served two search warrants in the Lompoc area as part of an investigation into suspected animal abuse and illegal bird fighting, commonly…
General Rain Advisory For Countywide Beaches
Due to recent rainfall, and the forecasted storm currently anticipated to arrive Sunday, Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services wants to remind residents about potential health risks associated with storm water runoff at countywide beaches. Storm water is untreated rainwater…
County Health Advises Vaccination As Measles Cases Rise
Recent Cases In Los Angeles, San Bernardino, And Riverside Counties Santa Barbara County Health Department advises residents who are not already immune to Measles get vaccinated against the highly contagious disease. The best protection against measles infection is the measles,…
County’s Health & Sheriff Departments Warn Residents To Avoid Products Containing Kratom And 7-Oh12
Consumption May Result In Addiction, Serious Harm, Overdose, And Death The County of Santa Barbara Health Department and Sheriff’s Office are advising residents to avoid foods, dietary supplements, beverages, or medicinal products containing Kratom or 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) due to serious…
Santa Barbara County Issues Update on State Advisory Warning Against Consumption of Foraged Wild Mushrooms
Public Urged Not To Eat Foraged Wild Mushrooms The County of Santa Barbara Health Department is issuing an updated warning regarding the dangers of consuming foraged wild mushrooms after the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reported that recent rainfall…