Health Advisory Committee

Health Advisory Committee

The Tulare County Health Advisory Committee meets the second Monday of every other month at the Resource Management Main Conference Room located at 5957 S. Mooney Boulevard, Visalia CA 93277.  The Committee convenes at 1:00 p.m.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please call (559) 624-8480.  Public documents related to the items on the Health Advisory Committee agendas may be reviewed at the reception counter in the lobby of Tulare County Government Plaza located at 5957 S. Mooney Boulevard, Visalia CA 93277.


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