Contra Costa Health Services

Martinez, CA – The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday appointed Dr. Grant Colfax as the Director of Contra Costa Health (CCH), effective August 19. Dr. Colfax brings decades of experience …

On Tuesday, the Martinez Refining Company Oversight Committee will discuss a draft report regarding the February 1 fire at the Martinez Refining Company. The report says  the root cause is …

Martinez, CA – On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors appointed Dr. Ori Tzvieli as interim director of health services while the County launches a search for a …

Contra Costa Health (CCH) has lifted a public health advisory today at 3:00 p.m. following confirmation that the fire at Martinez Refining Company (MRC) is out. Residents in the affected …

With evidence of increased COVID-19 infections throughout the Bay Area, Contra Costa Health (CCH) recommends masking in crowded indoor settings, particularly for those at high risk of serious illness if …

Children and adolescents having psychiatric emergencies will have their own standalone 24/7 behavioral health crisis stabilization space in Contra Costa County starting Monday, June 24. The new Contra Costa Youth …

Recently, the Contra Costa County Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime (A3) program announced the launch of its new dashboard. Contra Costa Health (CCH) continues to expand and develop its A3 program, which …

Sacramento – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced funding to quickly create more affordable housing and assist individuals experiencing homelessness. This funding, from the state’s Homekey program, will create 613 new …

On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will receive its annual homeless services report from Contra Costa Health. According to the report, it shows that works need to …

Contra Costa Health (CCH) recommends that anyone who has spent time inside California Grand Casino in Pacheco since 2018 consider a tuberculosis (TB) test, after recent genetic testing revealed several …

Contra Costa Health (CCH) is investigating two recent deaths associated with legionellosis (Legionnaires’ Disease), potentially linked to visits to the Zen Day Spa at 12230 San Pablo Ave., Richmond. The …

Laboratory analysis shows that samples of coke dust collected by Contra Costa Health (CCH) following Tuesday’s hazardous materials release at Martinez Refining Company (MRC) did not contain high levels of …

Contra Costa Health Services say hazardous materials workers have removed nearly all mercury found in Martinez streets after last week’s spill, with a few isolated locations remaining as of Monday …

Staff in local skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) will be required to continue wearing masks under a new Contra Costa County health order. The order, which requires masks to be well-fitted …

The Contra Costa County Health Services announced that March 31 is the last day of operation for their mass COVID vaccine sites. The county said people with Medi-Cal or no …

Contra Costa Health Services said Thursday it continues to look into the Nov. 24-25 release of heavy metals by Martinez Refining Company. They say its possible spent catalyst made its …

Contra Costa Health (CCH) is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to join a new Gun Violence Prevention Coalition to support the County’s efforts to reduce gun violence. Coalition members will …

Contra Costa Health (CCH) seeks public participation in an online survey this month to help gather opinion and experience related to emergency ambulance service in the county. Data collected will …

During a week in which mass shootings have claimed more than 20 lives across California, we at Contra Costa Health (CCH) join in mourning for those who have passed and …

In anticipation of another series of heavy rain storms this week, Contra Costa Health (CCH) and community organizations are expanding capacity at shelters in the county for unsheltered homeless individuals …

Less than a week after the City of Martinez held a townhall on recent flaring events at the Martinez Refining Company, Martinez residents were greeted to another flaring event. The …

To ensure continued timely response to true medical emergencies, Contra Costa Health (CCH) encourages residents to call 911 only if the need for care is truly an emergency. Contra Costa …

A powdery substance released into the community by Martinez Refining Company (MRC) last week contained higher-than-normal amounts of heavy metals, tests of samples collected by Contra Costa Health (CCH) show. …

On Monday, the Martinez Refining Company released results from a third-party lab which showed dust found on cars and buildings in the City of Martinez was “spent catalyst” that originated …

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced $18.6 million in state funding to tackle the illegal sale of cigarettes and tobacco products, which include $1.37 million for Contra Costa County. The …