Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Sacramento – As announced earlier today by Governor Gavin Newsom, Dr. Erica Pan will become the next Director and State Public ...

Cascade County Commissioners interviewed two candidates for public health officer on Dec. 22. They interviewed Mariah Messimer and David Rinderle. Jessica Kennedy didn't log into Zoom at her scheduled ...

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has appointed a new interim health officer to fill the county’s top public health job while the county’s search for a long-term replacement continues. The board ...

Dr. Matthew Christiansen’s last day in that role was Friday, according to an announcement by the state agency. “I am incredibly proud of the work we have done in rebuilding public health after the ...