Radiologic Health Branch

"Enforces the Radiation Control Laws and Regulations designed to protect the public, radiation workers, and the environment."

The Radiologic Health Branch (RHB) is now part of the California Department of Public Health. Effective July 1, 2007, the California Department of Health Services reorganized to form the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). Due to that reorganization, the content on this website is being gradually transferred to the new CDPH website. At some point in 2008 this website will be retired but no date has yet been firmly established. For more information on the reorganization, please visit the new CDPH homepage at www.cdph.ca.gov.

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The Radiologic Health Branch is within the Food, Drug, and Radiation Safety Division of the Department of Health Services. The Branch enforces the Radiation Control Laws and Regulations designed to protect the public, radiation workers, and the environment. It is responsible for providing public health functions associated with administering a radiation control program. This includes licensing of radioactive materials, registration of X-ray-producing machines, certification of X-ray and radioactive material users, inspection of facilities using radiation, investigation of radiation incidents, and surveillance of radioactive contamination in the environment.

VISION 

The Radiologic Health Branch is a world-class organization in radiologic health and safety. We envision a California where:

• Radiation is used safely and effectively
• Individuals are protected from unnecessary radiation exposure; and 
• Environmental quality is preserved and maintained. 

MISSION

The mission of the Radiologic Health Branch is to enhance and protect public health, safety, and environmental quality in California by regulating the use of and exposure to radiation

GOALS

• Improve RHB's communication methods to ensure that employees and external stakeholders receive accurate information in a timely manner. 
• Promote a work environment that fosters creativity, respect, and employee well-being. 
• Continuously improve the quality and timeliness of products and services to our customers. 
• Improve the branch's business infrastructure and operations to achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness.

    Correspondence address:

Department of Health Services

Radiologic Health Branch, MS 7610

P.O. Box 997414

Sacramento, CA 95899-7414

NEW PHONE NUMBER:

 

(916) 327-5106

IMPORTANT NOTICE General  Reorganization Update for the California Department of Health Services   Certification   CERTIFICATE/PERMIT HOLDERS: Digital X-Ray Equipment Use by Limited Permit X-Ray Technicians - NEW UPDATE (02/26/08) XT-Digital Information Package (02/26/08) CDPH ZZZ XT Digital Authorization Application (02/26/08) CE Provider List (04/18/08) XT Regs Excerpt (02/26/08) X-Ray Bone Densitometer Use By Limited  Permit  X-Ray Technicians - INFORMATION NOTICE Medical Schools - INFORMATION NOTICE X-Ray Technician Limited Permit Applications - Important Notice RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY SCHOOLS: California Radiologic Technology Schools - INFORMATION NOTICE JRCERT Accreditation X-Ray Technician Limited Permit Applications - Important Notice Use of Federal Facilities for Clinical Training Sites MAMMOGRAPHY: Mammography Advisory   Radiologic Technology Certification Committee  Agenda for the March 12, 2008 RTCC Meeting X-Ray Machines  CT/PET  CT-PET ADVISORY Clarification of CT/PET and CT/SPECT Operator Requirements Radioactive Materials  INCREASED CONTROLS: Implementing Guidance for Increased Controls Increased Controls Questions and Answers Fingerprinting Requirements Upcoming for Increased Control Licensees LLRW: LLRW Tracking Program Frequently Asked Questions LLRW Tracking Information Notice NUCLEAR MEDICINE: NUCLEAR MEDICINE ADVISORY 07-1 MEDICAL PHYSICISTS - Important Notice for Licensees OTHER: Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) Related Correspondence Naturally-Occurring and Accelerator-Produced Radioactive Material; Status and Plans for Implementation of NRC Regulatory Authority Executive Order D-62-02

Radiologic Health Branch
Last updated Monday, April 21, 2008