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PASADENA, Calif.— Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) reports a case of dengue in a Pasadena resident who did not travel outside the United States. This is the first confirmed case of dengue in California not associated with travel and is instead an extremely rare case of local transmission in the continental United States. The risk of exposure to dengue for residents is very low and standard precautions are effective at preventing all mosquito-borne illnesses, including dengue. PPHD is conducting surveillance and field... continue reading »"Pasadena Reports Extremely Rare Case of Locally-Acquired Dengue; Exposure Risk to Local Residents Remains Very Low"

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PASADENA, Calif.— Dr. Parveen Kaur has been contracted to serve as backup Health Officer and Tuberculosis Physician for the City of Pasadena. In the role, she will serve as Interim Health Officer while Pasadena Public Health Director and Health Officer Dr. Ying-Ying Goh extends her participation in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows Program through January 2024. Dr. Kaur has served as the Tuberculosis Physician for the Pasadena Public Health Department Tuberculosis Chest Clinic since 2021 and is currently the... continue reading »"Dr. Parveen Kaur Named City of Pasadena’s Interim Health Officer"

PASADENA, Calif.— Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) reminds the community that health care workers (HCW) in Pasadena must be up to date with COVID-19 vaccination and must wear masks in healthcare and direct care settings as required by Pasadena Health Officer Orders. Pasadena has observed evidence of a surge in local COVID-19 cases. Over the last month, there has been a 35% increase in weekly cases. We know this is an underestimate of cases because of the widespread adoption of at-home antigen tests,... continue reading »"Pasadena Maintains Masking and COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Health Care Workers"

PASADENA, Calif.--It's HOT out there, Pasadena! The City wishes to remind everyone to take precautions against the heat and stay connected to the City for any emergency alerts and updates. Bookmark and check the City’s main homepage of the website, CityOfPasadena.net, for updates on changing conditions, including possible emergency conditions, Red Flag Alerts or other citywide announcements. The high rain season this year means area vegetation sprouted and brush is now getting dry. Pasadena Fire Department officials urge extra care when using landscaping equipment as sparks... continue reading »"City of Pasadena Reminds Everyone to Take Precautions Against the Heat"

PASADENA, Calif.—The City of Pasadena is hosting their second annual Pride Month celebration, Love, Loud & Proud!, on Saturday, June 24, from 6 - 9 p.m. at City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave. All are welcome to attend this free, family-friendly event to champion Pasadena’s diverse LGBTQ+ community. This year’s celebration will be filled with fun surprises! Come and enjoy music by LA's DJ Keelez; special performances by local drag queens Tia Wanna and Anya K. and drag king Jesse Sangria;... continue reading »"City of Pasadena Hosts Second Annual Pride Month Celebration: Love, Loud & Proud!"

PASADENA, Calif.—The City of Pasadena and WISE & Healthy Aging Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program recognize that elder abuse can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. At the June 12 City Council meeting, Mayor Victor M. Gordo will proclaim June 15, 2023, Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Pasadena. Purple flags have been placed on the lawn of the Pasadena Public Health Department to signify the number of abuses reported by Pasadena residents, and to honor those who have been affected by elder abuse.... continue reading »"City of Pasadena Recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness Day"

PASADENA, Calif.—Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month in May to bring attention to the importance of mental health and promote resources for well-being. Mental illness is a widespread issue that affects people of all ages, backgrounds and socioeconomic status. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in five U.S. adults and one in six children between the ages of six and 17 experience mental illness each year. Additionally, the stigma surrounding mental illness causes many to... continue reading »"Pasadena Public Health Department Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month, Encourages Community Members to Seek Help if Needed"

PASADENA, Calif.—The public is invited to Spring Into Wellness, a free community health festival on Saturday, April 29, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., at Robinson Park Recreation Center, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave. This event is sponsored by Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) and community partners, and features free food, family-fun activities, health screenings, educational workshops, a COVID-19 vaccine clinic, and information on programs and services for well-being. “This is a wonderful opportunity to bring our community together again,” said Manuel Carmona, acting... continue reading »"Public Invited to 'Spring Into Wellness' Community Health Festival"

PASADENA, Calif.—Interim Health Officer Dr. Eric G. Handler issued updated health officer orders related to COVID-19 vaccination requirements for healthcare workers and masking requirements in healthcare facilities. The updated orders take effect on Monday, April 3 at 12:01 a.m. Vaccination: All healthcare workers must be up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations by completing a COVID-19 primary series and receiving the most recent booster dose within 15 days of becoming eligible as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Masking: Health care facility personnel... continue reading »"Pasadena Health Officer Orders Require COVID-19 Booster Vaccine and Masking for Healthcare Workers"