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Washington County issues Red Day Alert due to poor air quality

Washington County has issued a “red day alert” today due to poor air quality. Air stagnation events, like we are experiencing now, can trap wood smoke pollution near the ground, where people breathe the smoke particles deep into their lungs.
Media release Health and Human Services
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Family caregivers invited to free conference

The 16th annual Washington County Family Caregiver Conference will take place on Friday, November 15, 2019, from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., at Tuality Health Education Center, 334 SE 8th Ave, Hillsboro.
Media release Health and Human Services
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Board passes access to care resolution

On September 10, 2019, the board passed a resolution authorizing HHS to take steps necessary to protect our community's ability to access health care and other critical services.
News article Health and Human Services
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Washington County WIC to relocate Tigard office

Washington County Public Health is relocating their Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program in Tigard. The new office will be located at 11515 SW Durham Road, Suite E8. The office is easily accessed by TriMet bus routes 93 and 94 on SW Pacific Highway (99W).
Media release Health and Human Services
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Workshop series aims to help people manage their stuff

Registration is now open for Buried in Treasures, a 16-week series to help people with their compulsive acquiring, saving and hoarding. The classes take place on Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m., from September 3 through December 17, 2019, at Juanita Pohl Center, 8513 SW Tualatin Road. The program is for adults of any age.
Media release Health and Human Services
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Washington County providing lifesaving naloxone kits to those at risk of overdose

Washington County Health and Human Services (HHS) is working with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and other County departments to distribute naloxone kits at no cost to those with the highest risk of opioid overdose. Naloxone (brand name Narcan) is a lifesaving medicine that reverses an opioid overdose.
Media release Health and Human Services
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Pups take over Hillsboro’s downtown plaza on July 23

The Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter’s new summer event is called Paws on the Plaza. Just like Dogs on Parade in the past, the event will take place during the Hillsboro Tuesday Night Market, this year on July 23, 5:30 – 8 p.m., by the fountain in downtown Hillsboro.
Media release Health and Human Services
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Free Teen Health Expo on July 9 in Hillsboro

On Tuesday, July 9, 2019, Washington County Public Health and Neighborhood Health Center (NHC) are hosting a free health expo for youth outside NHC's clinic on Main Street in Hillsboro.
Media release Health and Human Services
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Se gradúa en el Condado de Washington la primera clase de Expertos Recicladores que habla español

El día 6 de junio, 14 miembros de la comunidad Latina completaron el curso Expertos Recicladores (Master Recycler Class) como graduados de la clase 73. Este fue el primer curso en el Condado de Washington diseñado para la comunidad considerando las características culturales. Fue también el primero en toda la región en el que todos los participantes hablan español.
Media release Health and Human Services
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Washington County graduates first all-Spanish Master Recycler class

On Friday, June 6, 14 members of the Latino community graduated as members of Master Recycler Class 73. This was the first community-based, culturally specific course in recycling and sustainability in Washington County, and the first recycling course in the region where every participant speaks Spanish.
Media release Health and Human Services
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New website provides detailed health data for Washington County

Washington County Health and Human Services recently launched a new website called Healthier Together Storyboard. Website visitors will find data on chronic conditions, health behaviors, communicable disease, air quality and other environmental factors, addiction, older adult health, children and youth, and much more.
Media release Health and Human Services

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