A MESSAGE FROM SHASTA COUNTY – Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency Public Health Branch continues to investigate a confirmed case of measles. Public Health officials urge residents to be aware of measles symptoms and to take precautions to help stop the spread. The Shasta County case is related to cases in Butte and Tehama Counties and are considered … Read More
Pit River Behavioral Health is organizing an Autistic Spectrum (ASD) support group for individuals (e.g., parents, siblings, and grandparents) who are caring for a child with ASD. Our goal is to create an ASD Support Community, share healthcare resources, and provide educational trainings specific to ASD. ASD is a developmental disorder effecting multicultural communities around the world. According to the … Read More
Immunizations are important for those of all ages, but children are most vulnerable and therefore it is important to vaccinate your children. The following are five important reasons to vaccinate your child according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Immunizations can save your child’s life. Because of advances in medical science, your child can be protected against more … Read More
Small particles (from wildfire smoke) with diameters less than or equal to 10 micrometers, are also known as particle pollution or PM10, these can be inhaled deep into the lungs; exposure to the smallest particles can affect the lung and heart. Pregnant women, young children and elderly are the most vulnerable to smoke exposure. We encourage the N95 mask when … Read More
The Pit River Health Service Dental Clinic is here to serve the needs of the community and in order to give quality care to each patient we ask that our patients please arrive 15 minutes early to their appointment to update information or fill out any necessary paper-work. If the patient is 15 minutes late, the appointment will have to … Read More
Join us Friday, July 13, 2018, for our 20th annual Good Medicine Health Fair. Beginning at 10 am come out to the PRHS parking lot in Burney and check out all of our local vendors. We will be providing screenings, car seat checks, and information on various health topics. There will be having a jump house for the kids, lunch … Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Glenna Moore, Executive Director Pit River Health Service, Inc. (530) 335-5090 [email protected] Pit River Health Service Achieves Accreditation June 6, 2018 Burney, CA—Pit River Health Service, Inc. (PRHS) announced today that it has achieved full accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Accreditation distinguishes this community health clinic from … Read More
Pit River Health Service Diabetes and Outreach Department is hosting a Healthy Hearts Walk. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, it claims approximately 1 million lives annually. The good news? It is also one of the most preventable. Making heart-healthy choices, knowing your family health history and the risk factors … Read More
