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Patrick Hamblin is a Division Manager of Fiscal Operations and HHSA’s Compliance, Privacy, and Security Officer.

Karen Elliott has served as HHSA’s Public Health Director since September 2017.

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors has appointed Donna Ortiz as the Agency Director for Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency, effective October 23, 2022.

Anita has over 16 years of extensive experience working in multiple positions in the Health & Human Services Agency.

Dayna Wild is a Division Manager for HHSA’s Mental Health Branch.

Rob Stewart is HHSA’s Director of Fiscal Operations.

Merriam-Webster’s defines fiscal as “of or relating to financial matters.” Does a service-oriented agency such as ours need a whole branch of operations relating to financial matters? You bet we do!

Providing easy access to essential services to the women who are the backbone of the local agricultural economy is the mission of the 20th Annual Farmworker Women’s Conference being held at the Visalia Convention Center on Friday, November 1, 7:30

Below you will find a variety of reports related to Public Health programs and concerns. Click on one of the links below to learn more.

The Tulare County Homeless Initiative Program and the Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance (the local Continuum of Care) have received a Merit Award from the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) for their interagency platform providing a one-

The Tuberculosis Control Program works to prevent the transmission and spread of tuberculosis (TB), with the ultimate goal of eliminating TB from the county.

Emergencies come in many forms: fires, earthquakes, floods, and more. In the event of a disaster, would you know what to do to protect your pet? The best thing you can do is be prepared.

Noah Whitaker is the Community Outreach Team Manager in HHSA’s Administration.

Charles (“Chaz”) Felix is the Homeless Initiatives Program Coordinator for the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency. Chaz’s primary role is to increase overall functionality, alignment, and reach of the County homeless system.

Serving in HHSA's Administration, Andrew Lockman is the Manager for the Tulare County Office of Emergency Services, a position he has filled for the past eight years.

Marie Dowdy is HHSA’s Human Resources Division Manager, with oversight of human resources functions in recruitment, payroll, leave management, staff development, employee relations, and strategic HR program partnerships.

Timothy Lutz serves as the Agency Director of the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA). Mr.

Courtney Sallam is a Division Manager for HHSA’s Child Welfare Services (CWS).

As HHSA's Deputy Director of Public Health Operations, Staci Chastain is responsible for overseeing the Tulare County Health Centers and Public Health Prevention Programs.

Rob Stewart is HHSA’s Director of Fiscal Operations.

Nilsa Gonzalez is the Deputy Director of Environmental Health in HHSA’s Public Health Branch.

Natalie Bolin is the Deputy Director of Clinical Services for HHSA’s Mental Health Branch. Natalie has over 22 years of experience in the field of social work, 18 of those years within HHSA’s Child Welfare Services Division.

Karen Haught, MD, MPH, FAAP, is the Public Health Officer for Tulare County, serving in HHSA's Public Health Branch. She also serves as the Tuberculosis Controller and the Medical Director of California Children's Services in Tulare County.

Karen Elliott has served as HHSA’s Public Health Director since September 2017.

John Mauro is HHSA’s Deputy Director of Adult Services.