California Department of Public Health

California Department of Public Health
Agency overview
JurisdictionCalifornia
Annual budgetUS$ 3.5 billion (2011)
Agency executive
  • Tomás Aragón, MD, DrPH, Director and State Public Health Officer
Parent agencyCalifornia Health and Human Services Agency
Websitecdph.ca.gov

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is the state department responsible for public health in California. It is a subdivision of the California Health and Human Services Agency. It enforces some of the laws in the California Health and Safety Codes, notably the licensing of some types of healthcare facilities. One of its functions is to oversee vital records operations throughout the state.

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