Santa Barbara County Public Health Department
Joy Jacobsen is an experienced epidemiologist with a robust background in public health. Currently serving as a Senior Epidemiologist at the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department since April 2019, Joy oversees the Epidemiology Unit and the Office of Vital Records. Prior roles include providing epidemiological support during a syphilis outbreak at the County of Sonoma, supervising Zika research efforts at Public Health – Seattle & King County, and conducting data management for HIV-related projects at the Chicago Department of Public Health. With a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Scripps College and a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from the University of Illinois Chicago, Joy has also worked in various research and management capacities, including laboratory management at UC Irvine and data submission roles at Howard Brown Health Center.
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Santa Barbara County Public Health Department
Welcome to the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department's LinkedIn page! With a dedicated team of over 500 professionals and an annual budget of approximately $83 million, we are committed to enhancing the well-being of our diverse community, comprising around 420,000 residents. Our mission is clear: to improve the health of our communities by preventing disease, promoting wellness and ensuring access to needed health care, and our vision is healthier communities through leadership, partnership, and science. At our core, we are proactive and multifaceted in our approach. From investigating disease outbreaks to conducting impactful health education campaigns, inspecting food establishments, and providing critical care to high-risk mothers, children, and underserved populations through our health clinics, we touch lives across various spectrums. During emergencies, we step up by staffing medical shelters, ensuring the safety and care of our residents. Additionally, our Animal Services program demonstrates our dedication to the well-being of our four-legged companions. We are the pulse of public health, offering a broad spectrum of services that include community-based programs, health care centers strategically positioned across the county, and a commitment to health equity for all. Discover more about our initiatives and the impact we create in Santa Barbara County by visiting our website: www.sbcphd.org. Join us in our journey toward healthier, happier, and more vibrant communities! #PublicHealth #CommunityWellness #SantaBarbaraCounty #SBCountyJobs