Butte County Public Health

Butte County Public Health Promoting individual, community, and environmental health thru prevention, education and protection. Gov’t. Code Section 6250 et seq.

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If you are a youth who is struggling with suicidal thoughts or know someone who is, the Care Team is here to help. The C...
01/02/2026

If you are a youth who is struggling with suicidal thoughts or know someone who is, the Care Team is here to help. The Care Team is an innovative youth su***de prevention and response program that employs Care Team coaches and clinicians who provide support to young people and families.

Call or Text: 530-783-CARE (2273)

If you are a youth who is struggling with suicidal thoughts or know someone who is, the Care Team is here to help. The Care Team is NVCF's innovative youth su***de prevention and response program that employs Care Team coaches and clinicians who provide support to young people and families. You can reach out via phone call, text or through our online referral form at nvcf.org/careteam

Feeling sick? Stay home and away from others so you don’t spread respiratory viruses like flu, COVID-19 and RSV. Call yo...
01/02/2026

Feeling sick? Stay home and away from others so you don’t spread respiratory viruses like flu, COVID-19 and RSV. Call your healthcare provider- they might recommend a prescription treatment to prevent your illness from becoming serious.

Feeling sick? Stay home and away from others so you don’t spread respiratory viruses like flu, COVID-19 and RSV. Call your doctor - they might recommend a prescription treatment to prevent your illness from becoming serious.
Learn more: go.cdph.ca.gov/respiratory-viruses

Sand and sandbags are available at the following locations. Please bring a shovel to fill the bags. Limit 10 bags per ve...
12/22/2025

Sand and sandbags are available at the following locations. Please bring a shovel to fill the bags. Limit 10 bags per vehicle.

Butte County Fire Station #41
13871 CA Hwy 99, Chico

Chico Municipal Services Center (Sand only)
901 Fir St., Chico Chamber of Commerce

Butte County Fire Station #64
22 Walnut Ave., CHP - Oroville

Butte County Fire Station #72
2290 Palermo Rd., Oroville

Sand and sandbags are available at the following locations. Please bring a shovel to fill the bags. Limit 10 bags per vehicle.

Butte County Fire Station #41
13871 CA Hwy 99, Chico

Chico Municipal Services Center (Sand only)
901 Fir St., Chico

Butte County Fire Station #64
22 Walnut Ave., Oroville

Butte County Fire Station #72
2290 Palermo Rd., Oroville

The US National Weather Service Sacramento California has issued a flood watch, starting from Saturday (12/20) afternoon...
12/19/2025

The US National Weather Service Sacramento California has issued a flood watch, starting from Saturday (12/20) afternoon and lasting through Friday (12/26).

• Never drive across flooded roads
• Be aware if living near streams and creeks
• Have an evacuation plan and emergency kit

View full details on the National Weather Service website: www.weather.gov/sto/

A Flood Watch has been issued for the Sac Valley, northern San Joaquin Valley, and Sierra Nevada + adjacent foothills from Saturday evening through next week Friday.

Butte County Public Health is honored to collaborate with the Butte Glenn Opioid Coalition to expand access to naloxone ...
12/19/2025

Butte County Public Health is honored to collaborate with the Butte Glenn Opioid Coalition to expand access to naloxone (Narcan) throughout Northern California.

Want to learn more about bringing naloxone to your organization or community? Click this link: https://healthyruralca.org/communi.../naloxone-distribution/

Healthy Rural California is proud to spotlight the Butte Glenn Opioid Coalition and the life saving work happening right here across the North State. Through community partnerships, the coalition is expanding naloxone (Narcan) access and overdose prevention education throughout Northern California.

In partnership with the California Department of Public Health and funded by the California Overdose Prevention Network (COPN), this effort helps get naloxone into more hands, in more places, at no cost through California’s Naloxone Distribution Program (NDP) for eligible organizations.

Want to learn more about bringing naloxone to your organization or community? Click this link https://healthyruralca.org/community-health/naloxone-distribution/

Residents can expect light to moderate rain over the next couple of days, with heavier rainfall beginning Sunday. If you...
12/19/2025

Residents can expect light to moderate rain over the next couple of days, with heavier rainfall beginning Sunday. If you're traveling for the holiday, slow down and be weather aware.

☔ Beneficial rain ahead!

Residents can expect light to moderate rain over the next couple of days, with heavier rainfall beginning Sunday. In the spots that usually collect water, minor flooding is possible. Be sure to monitor the weather for potential impacts to holiday travel.

Stay weather-aware, not weather-worried.

12/19/2025
12/17/2025

🎄Butte County offices will be closed on December 24 and 25 for Christmas. We wish you and your family a healthy and joyful holiday season!

The holiday season is bright — make sure you are too! Wear reflective gear and use lights when walking or biking after d...
12/17/2025

The holiday season is bright — make sure you are too! Wear reflective gear and use lights when walking or biking after dark.

🎄💡

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | December 9, 2025Public Health to Lift No-Swim Advisory for Big Chico CreekFollowing New Test Res...
12/09/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | December 9, 2025

Public Health to Lift No-Swim Advisory for Big Chico Creek
Following New Test Results

BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. – Butte County Public Health (BCPH) is lifting the no-swim advisory for Big Chico Creek after the California Department of Public Health reported that the most recent water and sediment laboratory tests did not detect the dangerous strain of E. coli O157 found earlier this summer.

While the recent test results did not detect the same strain of E. coli O157 that infected residents, they did identify other E. coli that are commonly found in natural waterways. These strains can still cause illness, but are generally considered less dangerous and rarely lead to severe symptoms.

However, the fact that E. coli O157 has been found in Big Chico Creek before means there is an increased likelihood that it could be detected again. As with any natural waterway, people should use caution when swimming or recreating in the creek. This is especially important for families with young children to reduce the risk of exposure to E. coli and other bacteria.

“While these latest results are encouraging, the public’s health remains our top priority,” said Dr. Jarett Beaudoin, Public Health Officer. “Lifting the advisory is an important step forward, but everyone needs to continue using caution when swimming in the creek.”

Since June, BCPH has been investigating an E. coli O157 outbreak associated with swimming in Big Chico Creek, which led to several cases of severe illness and hospitalization among Butte County residents. As part of the investigation, BCPH has worked closely with state and federal partners to test water and sediment samples at multiple points along the creek. While BCPH has not yet identified the source of the contamination, they will continue to work closely with the City of Chico and the State Water Board to better understand long-term water safety, which may include modifying routine monitoring/testing of the creek.

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⚠️ Health Alert: Don’t Eat Wild Mushrooms ⚠️California has seen an outbreak of serious illness from people eating forage...
12/08/2025

⚠️ Health Alert: Don’t Eat Wild Mushrooms ⚠️

California has seen an outbreak of serious illness from people eating foraged mushrooms recently, including children and adults.

Toxic mushrooms, like the death cap, can look and even taste like safe ones. Cooking, boiling, drying, or freezing does NOT make them safe. Eating them can cause severe illness.

Stay safe: Don’t pick or eat wild mushrooms.
If someone may have eaten one, call Poison Control right away: 1-800-222-1222.

Read the full press release here: tinyurl.com/42knc9cs

Butte County Public Health follows all guidance and vaccine recommendations issued by the California Department of Publi...
12/06/2025

Butte County Public Health follows all guidance and vaccine recommendations issued by the California Department of Public Health, in alignment with the West Coast Health Alliance, and will continue to support and recommend the Hepatitis B vaccination for newborns.

You can read the full statement from CDPH here: tinyurl.com/3v3264kd

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Oroville, CA
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