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The County has many programs to protect, maintain and improve the health and mental health of its residents. These include providing low-cost and no-cost care at public and private facilities, coordinating the emergency medical services system, working to prevent disease, and protecting against basic threats to public health.

Highlights

Whooping Cough Cases Growing
The number of pertussis (whooping cough) cases reported in Los Angeles County continues to rise, prompting public health officials to urge residents to get vaccinated if they live with or work around an infant. Whooping cough can lead to pneumonia, seizures and death. Infants are particularly susceptible to the illness, but cannot be vaccinated.

Obesity: Biggest Health Threat to Pets
Pet owners are reminded that they need to ensure they are providing a healthy lifestyle for their animals. Obesity is the biggest health threat to pets. Like humans, animals need exercise, check-ups and a healthy diet.

Private Provider Health Care
Health care is provided at more than 100 privately-operated facilities to low-income residents who do not qualify for Medi-Cal or any other government or third-party assistance programs.

Health Links

	211 LA County 211 enables callers or website visitors to access abundant health and human service programs throughout L.A. County 24/7 and is TTY accessible.
	Health Care Facilities The County operates four hospitals, two ambulatory care centers, and numerous health centers. Health Clinics \| Hospitals \| Immunization Clinics
	Health Care Services Visit the Department of Health Services website to learn about the public healthcare system, low-cost or no-cost services and the community health plan. Free & Low-Cost Health Care \| Health Care Programs \| Healthy California - LA Region \| Medical Care for County Residents \| Service Planning Areas
	In-Home Supportive Services IHHS is an alternative to out-of-home care such as nursing homes or board and care facilities for eligible persons who are 65 years of age or over, or legally blind, or disabled adults and children.
	LACountyHelps! LACountyHelps! is a free and easy way to find out if your family can get help from 26 different health and human services programs.
	Mental Health Services Visit the Department of Mental Health website to learn about its mental health care services and its 24/7 hotline. Access Center Hotline \| Accessing Health & Human Services Programs \| Fee-For-Service Providers \| Information & Resources \| Network of Care
	Public Health Services Visit the Department of Public Health website for health information, alerts, statistics and data relating to your health. AIDS \| Drugs / Alcohol \| Food Safety \| Influenza Information \| Restaurant Ratings

Related Departments, Commissions, and Agencies

Did You Know?

The county Public Guardian is the conservator for 5,000 residents who are mentally ill or elderly and frail.

The Mental Health Department is the largest county mental health department in the world, serving 250,000 residents.

The County provides health care services to approximately 700,000 persons annually, including some 300,000 emergencies and trauma visits.

About 2 million of the County's 10 million residents are uninsured.

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