California Department of Public Health

Sacramento, United States

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is a governmental agency responsible for protecting the public's health and safety in California. It oversees a wide range of public health programs and initiatives aimed at preventing diseases, addressing health disparities, and promoting health education throughout the state.

CCI Score

35.89

-0.03% April 18

Latest Event

CDPH Limited Expansion Amid Health Crisis Concerns

Governor Newsom’s recent budget added 15 positions to the California Department of Public Health’s disease surveillance system. An opinion piece criticizes this move as insufficient given the dismantling of federal public health agencies by the Trump administration, highlighting the challenge of preparing for future crises amid broader authoritarian policy actions.

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California Department of Public Health is currently rated as a Dissenter.

+25 to +44 CCI Score

These companies are vocal in their opposition to authoritarian regimes. They publicly criticize oppressive policies and engage in advocacy efforts to promote accountability and transparency, even if their actions aren’t as extensive as those of Moral Leaders.

Latest Events

MAR

17

2025

CDPH Limited Expansion Amid Health Crisis Concerns
19.82

Governor Newsom’s recent budget added 15 positions to the California Department of Public Health’s disease surveillance system. An opinion piece criticizes this move as insufficient given the dismantling of federal public health agencies by the Trump administration, highlighting the challenge of preparing for future crises amid broader authoritarian policy actions.
+20

Public and Political Behavior

April 2

The step to bolster the state’s public health surveillance by adding 15 positions is a positive initiative reflecting an effort to counterbalance the federal dismantling of key health agencies. From an anti‑fascist perspective, any move that reinforces public health infrastructure is positive; however, critics point out the measure is modest relative to the scale of cuts at the federal level, thus earning only a moderate positive score.

California is not prepared for the next public health crisis
JUN

30

2021

Lobbying Effort Secures Increased State Funding for Public Health
51.95

Democratic lawmakers, spurred by an unprecedented lobbying campaign led by union leaders and public health advocates, have secured a landmark agreement that will allocate an additional $300 million annually to bolster California's public health infrastructure. This move responds to years of underinvestment and promises to enhance services for vulnerable communities.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

April 2

The active role of public health advocates, union lobbyists, and progressive lawmakers in pushing for increased funding demonstrates strong public and political behavior that supports democratic and inclusive public health reforms. By mobilizing diverse groups to challenge historical underinvestment, the action counters authoritarian tendencies that neglect marginalized communities.

Unprecedented Lobbying Effort Scores Big Win for California Public Health
+70

Economic and Structural Influence

April 2

The infusion of $300 million annually into the public health system addresses critical structural deficiencies that have long undermined effective public health responses, especially in marginalized areas. This economic and structural influence represents a strategic investment in infrastructure that protects community wellbeing and supports progressive governance.

Unprecedented Lobbying Effort Scores Big Win for California Public Health