April 13, 2010 - CDPH announced today that seven California hospitals have been assessed administrative penalties after noncompliance with licensing requirements has caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury or death to patients.

April 8, 20102 - As April marks what has been a high-mark in past flu seasons and there is a resurgence of the H1N1 virus in the southeast United States, the director of the California Department of Public Health, Dr. Mark Horton, has sent a personal message to the state’s K-12 schools, colleges and universities with important tips to combat the virus, including emphasizing how important vaccine remains.

March 10, 2010 - The extended annual quarantine on mussels taken by sport harvesters from the ocean waters of Del Norte, Humboldt, and San Luis Obispo counties has been lifted.

September 28, 2009 - Announcing that fewer California stores are selling cigarettes to minors, Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today announced the findings of a CDPH survey on tobacco sales.

September 17, 2009 - Californians are encouraged to receive the vaccine for seasonal influenza, now widely available in California, Dr. Gil Chavez, acting chief deputy director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), said today.

Sept. 3, 2009 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced today that 12 California hospitals have been assessed administrative penalties of $25,000 per violation.

Aug. 20, 2009 - New Hope Care Center in San Joaquin County has received a “AA” citation and a $100,000 fine from the State of California after an investigation concluded that inadequate care led to the death.

August 19, 2009 - San Tomas Convalescent Hospital in San Jose has received a “AA” citation and a $80,000 fine from the state of California after an investigation concluded that inadequate care led to the death of a resident.

August 13, 2009 - Del Rosa Villa in San Bernardino has received a “AA” citation and a $90,000 fine after an investigation concluded that inadequate care led to the death of a resident, announced Dr. Mark Horton, director of CDPH.

August 6, 2009 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of CDPH, today warned Californians not to eat certain brands of ground beef because the products could be contaminated with Salmonella newport, a potentially harmful bacterium.

July 27, 2009 - Tustin Care Center in Tustin has received a “AA” citation, the most severe penalty under state law, and a $50,000 fine from the state of California after an investigation concluded that inadequate care led to the death of a resident.

July 16, 2009 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced today that Kaiser Permanente Bellflower Hospital in Los Angeles County has been assessed an administrative penalty of $187,500.

June 24, 2009 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat certain Kowalke Organics alfalfa sprouts because of possible Salmonella contamination, which can cause serious illness.

June 22, 2009 - Aviara Healthcare Center in Encinitas received an “AA” citation... and a $100,000 fine, the highest fine under state law, after an investigation concluded that the failure to maintain a hazard-free facility resulting in a patient death...

June 19, 2009 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to consume refrigerated Nestlé Toll House cookie dough.

June 18, 2009 - California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat canned CIOPPINO SAUCE from the Sea Harvest Fish Market & Restaurants, located at 100 A Crossroads Blvd., in Carmel, California, 93923.

June 17, 2009 - With summer starting next week... director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), spoke with downtown visitors and workers offering his “Top-10 Hot Tips” (attached) to prepare for upcoming sunny, triple-digit weather.

June 16, 2009 - Lakewood Manor North in Los Angeles has received an “AA” citation, the most severe under state law, and a $100,000 fine, from the State of California after an investigation... concluded that poor care led to a resident’s death...

June 12, 2009 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat Dulces Beny Mega Pinta Labios Candy imported from Mexico after tests by CDPH found unacceptable levels of lead.

June 12, 2009 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat Chulada Saladitos C/Chile (Salted Plums W/Chili) after tests by CDPH found unacceptable levels of lead.