Alameda County Health
Alameda County Health’s departments and programs focus on services and supports that provide care for the whole person.
Public Health
The Public Health Department focuses on community and population-level health, preventing and addressing root causes of health inequity across a range of communicable and chronic diseases.
Behavioral Health
The Behavioral Health Department provides mental health and substance use services for people with Medi-Cal and without insurance.
Environmental Health
The Environmental Health Department works to keep our air, water, and food safe; it regulates, protects, and promotes the health of everyone in Alameda County by enforcing environmental health codes to reduce exposure to toxins and diseases.
Housing and Homelessness Services
Housing and Homelessness Services implements expanded homeless services and supports to address homelessness.
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. Untreated infection can lead to long-term health problems, including brain disease. Syphilis increases both transmission and acquisition of HIV. Tests and treatment are available.
Congenital Syphilis
Congenital syphilis is an infection transmitted from pregnant person to child during pregnancy and/or delivery caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. Click here to learn more.