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San Mateo County Health

@SMCHealth

The health department of the County of San Mateo. This account is monitored during business hours M-F 9am-5pm.

 San Mateo County, CA
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Gestational diabetes rates are rising in California. Clinicians, community health workers, doulas and promotores: Join us Nov. 6, 9 a.m. to noon, for a Zoom webinar with Santa Clara County Public Health. CME and nursing hours provided. Register: stanford.zoom.us/webinar/reg…
Graphic for “Beyond Blood Sugars: Improving Outcomes for Gestational Diabetes,” a Zoom webinar from the San Mateo and Santa Clara county health departments on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, 9 a.m. to noon Pacific time. Registration required. Opening remarks by California Surgeon General Dr. Diana Ramos. Continuing education credit for physicians and nurses.

ALT Graphic for “Beyond Blood Sugars: Improving Outcomes for Gestational Diabetes,” a Zoom webinar from the San Mateo and Santa Clara county health departments on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, 9 a.m. to noon Pacific time. Registration required. Opening remarks by California Surgeon General Dr. Diana Ramos. Continuing education credit for physicians and nurses.

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Mark Karandang, Drug Intelligence Office at Northern CA High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, explains how the potency and deceptive nature of illicit fentanyl make everyone in a community vulnerable. Learn more at ow.ly/7E4t50ZWxFo.
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Coastal Cleanup Day volunteers removed thousands of pieces of litter - cigarette butts, plastic pieces, and much more. Some unusual items were also found like a toilet, wheelchair, used motor oil, and a mini fridge! Thank you to everyone who helped clean up our environment 🌊💖!
Three images - one showing volunteers, another with top items removed and a third with most unusual finds

ALT Three images - one showing volunteers, another with top items removed and a third with most unusual finds

Three images - one showing volunteers, another with top items removed and a third with most unusual finds

ALT Three images - one showing volunteers, another with top items removed and a third with most unusual finds

Three images - one showing volunteers, another with top items removed and a third with most unusual finds

ALT Three images - one showing volunteers, another with top items removed and a third with most unusual finds

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Juan Betancourt, Safety Coordinator at SamTrans, shares that SamTrans cares about the safety of everyone who uses the transit system and has partnered with community leaders to help address the overdose crisis in San Mateo County. Learn more at ow.ly/Bl5O50ZWxqW.
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Late fees on dog and cat licenses are waived through Nov. 30. If your pet's license has lapsed, now is the time to catch up with no late fees or penalties. License online, by mail or in person: smchealth.org/animallicensin…
Graphic with the San Mateo County Health logo. Text reads: Late fees waived through Nov. 30. License your dog or cat now and pay no late fees or penalties. smchealth.org/animallicensing.

ALT Graphic with the San Mateo County Health logo. Text reads: Late fees waived through Nov. 30. License your dog or cat now and pay no late fees or penalties. smchealth.org/animallicensing.

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Naloxone is safe to use, even when given to someone who is not experiencing an opioid overdose. But if the person is experiencing an opioid overdose, naloxone can rapidly restore breathing and save their life. Find free naloxone in San Mateo County at ow.ly/JU1f50ZXgvp.
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Gil Perez, Personal Counselor at College of San Mateo, knows that our youth are susceptible to fentanyl poisoning or unintentional overdose. Check out our blog "What to Know About Illicit Fentanyl and Fake Pills" to learn more at ow.ly/WH5h50ZWx66.
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Save food and share food this school year. Implement the School Share Table at your campus and learn how to stop food waste and feed the hungry. Find out more and apply for a free Share Table starter kit at smchealth.org/school-share-t…
At the top of the visual is a photo of cafeteria people with food in front of them. Below and to the left is a Share Table Program sign. Below that and to the right is a picture of students being served lunch. There is a pile of celery in the top right corner and to the bottom left is a bunch of bananas.

ALT At the top of the visual is a photo of cafeteria people with food in front of them. Below and to the left is a Share Table Program sign. Below that and to the right is a picture of students being served lunch. There is a pile of celery in the top right corner and to the bottom left is a bunch of bananas.

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🚤 FREE marine flare collection for eligible SMC boaters! 📅 Sun., Oct. 25 | 10 AM–2 PM 📍 Pillar Point Harbor, 1 Johnson Pier 📌 By appointment ONLY 👥 County residents, County-berthing boaters & eligible County commercial boaters. 📞 (650) 372-6200 or smchealth.org/hhw
An image of someone holding an active marine flare.

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Diana Reddy, a social justice advocate, emphasizes the importance of working together as a community to address the overdose crisis and normalizing talking with our youth about naloxone. Join the San Mateo County Overdose Prevention Coalition at ow.ly/U9bq50ZWwXA.
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Ready to move on from single-use propane cylinders? Switch to reusables and find out where to safely dispose of your single-use cylinders at smchealth.org/refuel-your-fu….
A hiker with a child in a carrier on their back is hiking in a wooded area.

ALT A hiker with a child in a carrier on their back is hiking in a wooded area.

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Fall means fishing and the Fish Smart Program is here to help you choose the safest sport-caught fish for your loved ones in the Bay Area and beyond. Visit smchealth.org/fish-smart-pro… for more info and for multilingual guides.
A photo of person fishing in nature during fall.

ALT A photo of person fishing in nature during fall.

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Darryl Liu, Health Services Manager at San Mateo County Correctional Health Services, has seen how even individuals who we may not consider vulnerable to substance use and overdose are susceptible. Learn more at ow.ly/xcga50ZWwvp.
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🚤 FREE marine flare collection for eligible SMC boaters! 📅 Sun., Oct. 25 | 10 AM–2 PM 📍 Pillar Point Harbor, 1 Johnson Pier 📌 By appointment ONLY 👥 County residents, County-berthing boaters & eligible County commercial boaters. 📞 (650) 372-6200 or smchealth.org/hhw
An image of marine flare guns and marine flares.

ALT An image of marine flare guns and marine flares.

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Over 3,744 volunteers removed over 20,125 pounds of trash at 30+ locations for Coastal Cleanup. Thank you for committing your time and energy to making our coast and neighborhoods cleaner and healthier for everyone! View event photos and more here: smcehs.wordpress.com/special…
An image of coastal cleanup day volunteers.

ALT An image of coastal cleanup day volunteers.

On the top left there is an image of people walking with a drum and another person holding trash bags. On the bottom right there is a person holding an orange bag of trash in front of a pile of orange bags of trash.

ALT On the top left there is an image of people walking with a drum and another person holding trash bags. On the bottom right there is a person holding an orange bag of trash in front of a pile of orange bags of trash.

On the top left there is an image of people behind a frame that says "Cigarette Litter Cleanup Crew" holding bags of cigarette butts. On the bottom right is a bar graph of top 3 items removed: cig butts, plastic/foam pieces, bottle caps (metal).

ALT On the top left there is an image of people behind a frame that says "Cigarette Litter Cleanup Crew" holding bags of cigarette butts. On the bottom right is a bar graph of top 3 items removed: cig butts, plastic/foam pieces, bottle caps (metal).

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Keri Kirby, Executive Director at Sitike Counseling Center, shares that access to naloxone and other harm reduction programs is the first step to treatment and recovery – keeping someone alive allows them to get the long-term support they need. Visit ow.ly/BTpK50ZWsZQ.
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Recognizing the signs of an overdose can save a life. Read our new blog, "How to Recognize and Respond to a Suspected Opioid Overdose," to learn the warning signs and how you can help save a life at ow.ly/4VWU50ZWsJW.
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Dr. Nasrin Bashiri, Psychiatrist and Addiction Medicine Specialist at San Mateo County Health, explains that many youth are unaware that pills they may be taking are laced with deadly amounts of fentanyl, leading to unintentional overdoses. Learn more at ow.ly/uyix50ZWs9N.
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🚤 Have unwanted marine flares? 📅 Oct. 25 | 10 AM–2 PM 📍 Pillar Point Harbor, 1 Johnson Pier 📌 FREE | By appointment ONLY 👥 For County residents, County-berthing boaters & eligible County commercial boaters. 📞 (650) 372-6200 or smchealth.org/hhw
At the top of the image there are marine flares, below that is a person holding an active marine flare.

ALT At the top of the image there are marine flares, below that is a person holding an active marine flare.

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Sarah Kay Fuhs, Executive Director of Synergy Healing Collaborative, shares some of the complex reasons she feels contribute to the community struggling to address the overdose crisis. Learn more about overdose prevention in San Mateo County at ow.ly/sjv250ZW22P
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