2017

February 12, 2018
Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) 2017-2022: Full Report
Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) 2017-2022: Full Report

The Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) is designed to address critical issues affecting the health of the Tulare County community. This plan is the result of collaboration with community partners from institutions ranging from hospitals and clinics to nonprofit groups and civic organizations, and is based on data gathered from the Community Health Assessment report. 

Community Health Assessment (CHA) 2017: Full Report
Community Health Assessment (CHA) 2017: Full Report

The CHA is intended to assess health behaviors, health outcomes and the social, economic, and environmental factors impacting health in Tulare County through the collection of data and by listening to the ideas and concerns of people and organizations from across the county.

CHA 2017 Appendices
CHA 2017 Appendices

Agency News

Tulare County Selects New Public Health Officer

Tulare County Selects New Public Health Officer

On February 11, 2025, the Tulare County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to appoint Dr. Asma Tariq to the position of County Health Officer, effective May 4, 2025. Dr. Tariq fills the position that has been vacant since Dr. Karen Haught retired in 2023.

New Area Code, New Dialing Procedure

New Area Code, New Dialing Procedure

The California Public Utilities Commission is adding a new area code, 357, to the areas using the 559 area code. Starting February 26, 2025, local calls will require dialing 1 + area code + phone number (1 +10 digits). You can still dial just 3 digits for 911, 988, and other services like 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711, or 811 if available