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California Children's Services (CCS)
A state program for children with certain diseases or health problems. Through this program, children up to 21 years old can get the health care and services they need.
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Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP)
Program offers complete health assessments by medical providers for the early detection and prevention of disease and disabilities in California’s children and youth.
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Family Planning
Planning and spacing of pregnancies are an important part of every woman's health. Our services are free for anyone who financially qualifies.
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Flu Vaccine
Take time to get a flu vaccine.
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HIV Testing & Treatment Programs
We provide confidential and quick HIV testing at Sierra County Public Health.
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
HPV is a common virus that can lead to certain types of cancer later in life. Getting your 11-12 year-old child two doses of the HPV vaccine can prevent these cancers.
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Immunizations
Vaccines can protect both the people who receive them and those with whom they come in contact.
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Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health (MCAH)
Provides women in Sierra County with assistance in accessing prenatal care; education to assure healthy pregnancies and babies; and referrals to county resources.
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Medical Marijuana
Is administered through a patient's county of residence. Upon obtaining a recommendation from their physician for use of medicinal marijuana, patients and their primary caregivers may apply for and be issued; a Medical Marijuana Identification Card.
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also known as sexually transmitted infections or STIs, are very common. Millions of new infections occur every year in the United States.
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Tuberculosis (TB) Testing
Available at the Sierra County Public Health M-W by appointment only.
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Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
Supplemental Nutrition Program federally-funded health and nutrition program.