Volunteer or Internship Opportunities - Public Health Branch

Volunteer or Internship Opportunities - Public Health Branch

Tulare County recognizes the need to support the development of the Public Health workforce through volunteer and internship opportunities. The Public Health Branch is made up of a diverse workforce that is passionate about serving the community and offers a variety of pathways to work on public health initiatives, such as: 

  • Maternal, Adolescent & Child Health 
  • Nursing 
  • Prevention Education Programs 
  • Health Care (Primary/Specialty, TB, IZ) 
  • Laboratory Operations/Microbiologist 
  • Emergency Preparedness 
  • Epidemiology and Disease Investigation 
  • Environmental Health  
  • Administrative (grant writing, budgeting, etc.) 

If you are interested in having a public health staff member contact you to determine if you are a fit for a volunteer or internship opportunity, please complete THIS FORM.  

 

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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