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State Highlights Mental Health Resources for California Youth Amid Changes to Access to AI Chatbots (CDPH)
November 24, 2025 — The state health officials of the members of the West Coast Health Alliance issued the following statement on recent changes to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “Autism and Vaccines” webpage.
The West Coast Health Alliance Stands with Scientific Evidence: Vaccines Are Not Linked to Autism (CDPH)
November 21, 2025 — The state health officials of the members of the West Coast Health Alliance issued the following statement on recent changes to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “Autism and Vaccines” webpage.
Statement from CDPH Director Dr. Erica Pan on Infant Botulism Investigation Update (CDPH)
November 20, 2025 — State Public Health Officer and California Department of Public Health Director Dr. Erica Pan issued the following statement on the third-party confirmation of CDPH’s identification of Clostridium botulinum – the bacterial spores that cause infant botulism – in ByHeart powdered infant formula.
California Launches Public Hotline to Help Answer Questions on Infant Botulism (CDPH)
November 14, 2025 — The California Department of Public Health (CDPH), in an effort to assist Californians seeking help and support in response to the nationwide outbreak of infant botulism has opened a public-facing hotline for concerned parents and caregivers with questions about infant botulism.
California Alerted CDC of Multistate Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to ByHeart Infant Formula (CDPH)
November 8, 2025 — California’s Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program, which developed and provides the only source of infant botulism treatment in the world, noted an increase in infant botulism cases linked to ByHeart powdered infant formula.
Foods, Dietary Supplements and Medical Drugs containing Kratom and 7-OH are Dangerous and Illegal to Sell or Manufacture (CDPH)
October 24, 2025 — The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is warning consumers about products containing kratom and 7-hydroxymitragynine, commonly known as 7-OH, a potent opioid product derived from the kratom plant.
Community Spread of New Mpox Type (Clade I) in California Has Been Identified; Risk to General Public Remains Low (CDPH)
October 17, 2025 — The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and local health officials in the City of Long Beach and Los Angeles County, have identified three unrelated cases of clade I mpox in Californians who did not report recent travel outside the United States.
Stay Up to Date on Vaccines for Best Protection During the Holidays (CDPH)
October 8, 2025 — The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is reminding all Californians that vaccines against respiratory viruses like COVID-19, influenza (flu), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are the most effective and safest ways to protect themselves against severe illness this winter.
California Issues Statement on Credible Medical Information Regarding Acetaminophen and Pregnancy (CDPH)
September 23, 2025 — State officials from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the Office of the Surgeon General (OSG), and the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) issued the following statement on recent claims regarding acetaminophen and pregnancy.
CDPH and West Coast Health Alliance Release Statement Responding to ACIP Updates to National Vaccine Recommendations
September 19, 2025 — The state health officials of the members of the West Coast Health Alliance issued the following statement on outcomes of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice (ACIP).
Information & Resources
Advance Health Directives
What is an Advance Health Directive?
An Advance Health Directive give you the care you would want when you are not able to make decisions. Advance Directives tells others how to make-end-of-life care choices for you as well as your desire for CPR, diagnostic testing, surgical procedures, and organ or tissue donation.
Why do I Need an Advance Directive?
You could get sick or have an accident that leaves you unable to make decisions at times. Without an Advance Directive, those making decisions for you may not know what you want. Help your family and friends to help you: name an agent and tell your agent and family about your health care wishes.
When Should I Make an Advance Directive
The best time is before you need one! Young people as well as older people should think about an Advance Directive. It can be changed or cancelled at any time.
View the Instructions for completion of an Advance Health Care Directive Form.
CSU Alcohol and Drug Policy
Federal Law and Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations require that institutions of higher education annually notify all students, faculty, and staff of information regarding alcohol and other drug use and how it relates to:
- Standards of conduct
- Possible legal sanctions or penalties
- Health risks
- Campus prevention programs available to students, faculty, and staff
- Possible disciplinary sanctions for violations of the standards of conduct
In accordance with Federal Law and CSU system-wide policy, we are writing to inform you that:
- Effective September 1, 2017, Executive Order 1108 required that all CSU campuses are smoke and tobacco-free. This order includes traditional cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, hookah, snuff, vapes, chewing tobacco, and encompasses all of Sac State's indoor and outdoor areas. Sac State encourages all members of the campus community, including students, faculty, staff and visitors, to "Breathe Easy" and become part of our healthy hive!
- Except as expressly permitted by law or University regulations, the use,
possession, manufacture, and/or distribution of alcoholic beverages is prohibited while on campus or at any Sacramento State-related activity. - Public intoxication while on campus or at any University-related activity is prohibited.
- The use, possession, manufacture, and/or distribution of illegal drugs or drug-related paraphernalia, and the misuse of legal pharmaceutical drugs, are prohibited.
- Marijuana remains a Schedule I drug under federal law. As a public university receiving federal funds, Sacramento State prohibits using or possessing marijuana on campus, regardless of state laws.
View the current Health Advisory for current information about potential health risks associated with alcohol. tobacco, and drug misuse.