Sacramento County names Dr. Phuong Luu as new health officer

April 29, 2026 - 13:48

Sacramento County has officially announced the appointment of Dr. Phuong Luu as its new health officer, bringing a decade of dedicated public health experience to the region. Dr. Luu steps into the role following a distinguished tenure serving as the health officer for both Yuba and Sutter counties over the past six years. During that time, she played a critical leadership role in guiding those communities through the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Her extensive background in public health includes managing complex disease outbreaks, coordinating vaccination campaigns, and implementing community-based health initiatives. County officials expressed confidence that her proven track record in crisis management and preventive health will be invaluable for Sacramento County’s diverse population. Dr. Luu is expected to focus on strengthening local health infrastructure, addressing chronic disease prevention, and ensuring equitable access to healthcare services. She officially assumes her new duties immediately, succeeding the interim leadership that had been in place.