Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Receives

20 National Achievement Awards

Public Health Honorees Showcase Dedication to Building a Safe and Healthy LA County

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has earned 20 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) in 2025. Each year, NACo honors innovative county government programs that enhance and expand services for residents. This year’s recognition reflects Public Health’s ongoing commitment to improving the health and well-being of more than 10 million Los Angeles County residents.

“Public Health’s mission is to ensure that all residents have the resources they need to be healthy. We achieve this through strong partnerships and a shared dedication to equitable, effective, and compassionate service,” said Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. “At its core, public health is public safety. Our services and programs support safe communities, healthy options, and prevent the spread of infectious diseases. I am deeply grateful to our staff and programs for their tireless efforts to serve with innovation, impact, and inclusion. We also thank the National Association of Counties for this honor and for championing public service that uplifts every community, especially those most impacted by health inequities.”

The 2025 Los Angeles County Department of Public Health honorees include:

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 Surveillance in Animals in Los Angeles County
Mobile Vaccine and Testing Team, People Experiencing Homeless Unit
Mobile Response: Clinical assessment of Low-Risk Travelers from Ebola-affected areas
Ending the HIV Epidemic Initiative in Los Angeles County
Reasons to Quit Vaping Campaign Engages Audience with Video Testimonials
Healthy Brain LA: Joining Together to Ensure Equitable Care for People Living with Dementia and Their Caregivers
The Emerging Role of Produce Prescriptions in Addressing Social Needs and Managing Chronic Disease
Family Assistance Program (FAP)
Early Needs Response for Infant and Child Health (ENRICH) Program
Stabilizing Child Care during the 2025 Wildfire Emergency: Early Care and Education Emergency Response Team
A Workforce Development Approach to the Expansion of Addiction Medication (MAT) Services
Expansion of Substance Use Treatment Quality Improvement
R95 – Increasing Access to Specialty SUD Treatment
Los Angeles Smoke Shop Project
Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO) Program
LA County DPH Local Dengue Transmission Core Planning and Response Team
Health Facilities Inspection Division (HFID) Achievement
ARP NFP and Home Visiting HFA: Enhancing Evidence-Based Practice Home Visiting Models to Support Health Equity
Parent Ambassador Leaders (PALs) Program
Establishing the Office of Environmental Justice and Climate Health

The National Association of Counties (NACo) strengthens America’s counties, serving nearly 40,000 county elected officials and 3.6 million county employees. Founded in 1935, NACo unites county officials to advocate county priorities in federal policymaking, promote exemplary county policies and practices, nurture leadership skills and expand knowledge networks, optimize county and taxpayer resources and cost savings, and enrich the public’s understanding of county government. To learn more visit NACo’s website: www.naco.org.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

The Department of Public Health is committed to promoting health equity and ensuring optimal health and well -being for all 10 million residents of Los Angeles County. Through a variety of programs, community partnerships and services, Public Health oversees environmental health, disease control, and community and family health. Nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health comprises of more than 5,000 employees and has an annual budget of $1.3 billion.

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health works to protect health,
prevent disease, and promote health and well-being.

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