The Area Health Office is responsible for assessing health needs, providing services through DHS clinics and community partners, promoting health, preventing disease, and collaborating with community groups to improve the health of SPA 3 residents.
M. Ricardo Calderón, M.D., M.P.H. Area Health Officer
Alan Kurz, M.D. Area Medical Director
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Environmental Health Specialists protect county residents by monitoring compliance and enforcing regulations on food and water safety, housing and institutions, sewage and waste management. Telephone: (888) 700 - 9995
HEALTH EDUCATION
Health Educators provide consultation to community groups in the area, as well as plan, direct and coordinate health education programs throughout the community. Telephone: (213) 989-7025
EPIDEMIOLOGY
Epidemiology Analysts collect, analyze, and distribute comprehensive health data and coordinate community evaluation activities. Telephone: (213) 989-7156
The San Gabriel Service Planning Area (SPA 3) includes two health centers (Monrovia Health Center and Pomona Health Center). Our centers provide a wide range of public health services to the public. The SPA 3 & 4 Area Health Office provides leadership and management services to the Metro and San Gabriel Service Planning Areas located in the central and eastern areas of Los Angeles County.
PUBLIC HEALTH INVESTIGATORS (PHIs)
PHI's provide counseling and medical referrals to individuals diagnosed or exposed to STD's or HIV and assist with investigations to prevent the spread of tuberculosis (TB) and other communicable diseases. Telephone: (909) 868 - 0276
MEDICAL SERVICES
Medical Services provides clinical care for tuberculosis and STD's, direction to staff and consultation to the community on evaluation, treatment and control of reportable communicable diseases. Telephone: (909) 868 - 0232
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING (PHNs)
PHNs are population focused and community oriented, with an emphasis on health promotion, health maintenance and disease prevention. Telephone: (909) 868 - 0261 or (626) 256 -1647
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Administrative Support provides management of administration, finance and human resources; oversight of health center non-clinical operations. Telephone: (626) 256 -1616
