Office of Women's Health - May Events
Women’s Health Month is designed to increase public awareness of significant women’s health issues, to educate and empower women in their health-related needs, and to promote and improve the health and well-being of women in Los Angeles County.
In recognition of Women's Health Month, Public Health
is hosting events for the public.
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Menu Labeling as a Potential Strategy for
Combating the Obesity Epidemic
Public Health releases a report showing that posting calorie information
on restaurant menus can help consumers make better health choices when eating out.
To read the full report,
click here
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Beating the Heat: Public Health and Climate Change
View the Department of Public Health's climate change presentation given by Jonathan E. Fielding, MD, MPH, Director of Public Health and County Health Officer. This presentation was initially delivered to the Southern California Public Health Association Annual Conference on April 18, 2008 ... more
LA County Tobacco Retail License
Effective April 16, 2008, any person intending to act as a
tobacco retailer in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles
County shall pay a fee to obtain a tobacco retail license
for each location at which tobacco retailing is to occur.
Please call (213) 351-7317 for more information and visit the
Tobacco Control and
Prevention Program Web site for an FAQ.
Los Angeles County is proud to provide
a program that will not only recognize restaurants who voluntarily reduce the trans fats in their menus, but help the consumer
to make more informed decisions in their dining experience ...
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