4265 Department of Public Health
Major Program Changes
  • The Governor's Budget includes a net increase of $48.1 million for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program to reflect a projected increase in prescription drug costs and caseload, and the elimination of services to county jails.

  • The Governor's Budget includes 35.5 positions and $3.4 million Clinical Laboratory Improvement Fund to comply with state laboratory licensing, certification, and inspection requirements.

  • The revised 2009-10 Budget includes $112.6 million in federal funding to support statewide H1N1 influenza preparedness and response activities, including a mass vaccination campaign and vaccine distribution.