Public and Mental Health

 Supervisor Barger Issues Statement Following Vote on Proposed County Sales Tax 1024 576 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

 Supervisor Barger Issues Statement Following Vote on Proposed County Sales Tax

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement today after casting her “no” vote on placing a Countywide general sales tax increase for healthcare on the ballot: “Backfilling federal funding…

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Supervisor Barger, PAX House staff, and community partners cut the ribbon outside the new PAX Recovery House facility in Pasadena.
Barger Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of PAX Recovery House in Pasadena 1024 683 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Barger Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of PAX Recovery House in Pasadena

Today, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger joined community leaders, providers, and residents to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of PAX Recovery House in Pasadena. The new center will provide…

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Barger Champions Mental Health Infrastructure Plan for Eaton Fire Survivors 1024 683 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Barger Champions Mental Health Infrastructure Plan for Eaton Fire Survivors

Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion authored by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath aimed at strengthening mental health support…

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Barger Recognizes “Eaton Health Village” for Compassionate Mental Health Response Following Eaton Fire 1024 683 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Barger Recognizes “Eaton Health Village” for Compassionate Mental Health Response Following Eaton Fire

In commemoration of May as Mental Health Awareness Month in Los Angeles County, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger honored the team behind Eaton Health Village at…

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L.A. County Board of Supervisors Unanimously Declares May 2025 as Brain Tumor Awareness Month 1024 683 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

L.A. County Board of Supervisors Unanimously Declares May 2025 as Brain Tumor Awareness Month

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors yesterday unanimously approved a motion introduced by Board Chair Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell to proclaim May 2025 as…

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Survey Launches Monday to Assess Odor and Health Impacts from Reaction at Chiquita Canyon Landfill 1024 641 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Survey Launches Monday to Assess Odor and Health Impacts from Reaction at Chiquita Canyon Landfill

Landfill operator will complete installing a geomembrane cover over the reaction site in coming weeks; new survey will evaluate its effectiveness    As Chiquita Canyon Landfill’s operator, Waste Connections, inches…

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L.A. County Leaders Applaud Final Rulemaking to Improve 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 395 395 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

L.A. County Leaders Applaud Final Rulemaking to Improve 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Los Angeles County leaders, along with County officials across the country and the National Association of Counties (NACo), are applauding yesterday’s unanimous vote by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Board…

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An aerial view of Chiquita Canyon Landfill.
Barger and Top L.A. County Public Health Official Enlist Support to Assess Cancer Cluster Claims Related to Chiquita Canyon Landfill 1024 682 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Barger and Top L.A. County Public Health Official Enlist Support to Assess Cancer Cluster Claims Related to Chiquita Canyon Landfill

Today, Supervisor Kathryn Barger and the Director of Los Angeles County’s Department Public Health, Dr. Barbara Ferrer, sent a letter enlisting the help of Los Angeles County’s Cancer Surveillance Program to…

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Barger Leads Groundbreaking Ceremony for $92M North Hollywood Health Center: “Laying The Foundation For A Healthier Future” 1024 683 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Barger Leads Groundbreaking Ceremony for $92M North Hollywood Health Center: “Laying The Foundation For A Healthier Future”

Today, Supervisor Kathryn Barger joined top Los Angeles County Department health leaders and Los Angeles County’s chief engineer to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new state-of-the-art 50,000 square foot health…

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Barger Leads Groundbreaking of New $92M North Hollywood Health Center 560 282 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Barger Leads Groundbreaking of New $92M North Hollywood Health Center

WHAT: Supervisor Kathryn Barger and Los Angeles County officials will kick off the construction of a new state-of-the-art 50,000 square foot three-story health center located in the heart of North…

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