Madera County Department of Public Health

Organization Description

MISSION: Creating a countywide Culture of Excellence through dedicated public service

VISION: Always excelling as a trusted local government

VALUES: Professionalism, Loyalty, Accountability, Compassion, Excellence (PLACE)

Program Information

The Madera County Department of Public Health protects the health of our community by preventing disease and promoting health equity. Our mission is to lead, protect and empower our residents towards improved personal and community health. Some of our services and programs include Emergency Preparedness, Communicable Disease Control, California Children’s Services, Childhood Lead Prevention, Public Health Laboratory analysis, Vital Statistics, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health case management services, Immunization clinics, Women Infants and Children nutrition program, and health education programs addressing teen pregnancy, nutrition, obesity, tobacco use, and asthma.

Health & Safety
Address 
1604 Sunrise Avenue
Madera, CA 93638
United States
General Phone 
(559) 675-7893
Website:
https://www.maderacounty.com/government/public-health

Current Opportunities

Title Program Start Date
Tobacco Prevention & Education Internship Internship Ongoing
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Program(s) 
Internship
Organization type 
Political Organization (Government)
Focus Population(s)
Non-specific/any population
Focus Area(s)
Advocacy and Human Rights, Animal Welfare, Civic Engagement, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Emergency Services & Public Safety, Equitable Economic & Workforce Development, Food & Housing Security, Health & Medicine, Natural Resources, the Environment, and Ecosystems, Restorative Justice, Science or Technology, Transportation & Tourism
Additional Focus Area(s)
Social Transformation, Behavioral Health, Mental Well-being, Neglect Prevention and Intervention, Patient Advocacy, Physical/Mental Abuse, Sexual or Domestic Violence Support Programs, Substance Abuse