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The Health Executive Council includes San Mateo County Health’s chief, deputy chief, health officer and other division and team leaders.
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Through our divisions’ work, we protect San Mateo County by reducing environmental health risks, preventing disease, and promoting the physical and mental well-being of our entire community.
Protection, support and advocacy for older adults and persons with disabilities.
Regulatory oversight of public and private emergency medical services.
Protects the health of everyone in San Mateo County.
Provides mental health and substance use services.
Environmental Health Services is the local authority on environmental health and safety policy and enforcement.
Provides integrated medical, dental, mental health and chemical dependency treatment to the incarcerated adult population.
Focuses on early intervention with San Mateo County parents and children who are low-income and have faced health inequities
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Provides accessible, high-quality care with a focus on prevention and community partnership.
We are a public hospital and clinic system that serves all San Mateo County residents by providing accessible, high-quality care with a focus on prevention and community partnership.
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We offer comprehensive preventative care, diagnostics and treatment for adults.
We provide comprehensive care for women's reproductive, hormonal and general health across all life stages.
We have expertise in specialized medical care.
We provide care for teeth and gum conditions.
We provide other services including rehabilitation, lab, imaging and therapy.
Available 24/7, we provide Immediate medical care for urgent, life-threatening conditions and injuries.
We provide full hospital care and comfort, including pain and symptom relief for serious illnesses.
San Mateo County Health partners with community members through boards, commissions and initiatives that guide programs, shape policies and promote equity
Public Health, Policy & Planning
Regulations for keeping backyard poultry, including chickens, are primarily governed by city ordinances, with specific rules varying by municipality.
Generally, permits are required for keeping poultry, and restrictions may be placed on the number of birds allowed and their proximity to other dwellings. It is the resident’s responsibility to comply with city laws and regulations. State and county resources can be found in the resource library below.
In 2019, the CDC reported the largest number of people in the United States to become sick with Salmonella after contact with backyard poultry. Whether you keep a backyard flock or visit neighbors, farms, stores, petting zoos or fairs with live chickens, ducks or geese, we advise you to prevent possible Salmonella infection by careful handwashing after touching poultry or anything that the birds have contacted. Young children should be supervised by responsible adults while handwashing.
Get additional information about how to prevent Salmonella infection from live poultry.