Health and Human Services News

From November 1 through March 1, Washington County Public Health monitors the daily air quality for levels of PM2.5, a type of fine air pollution caused in large part by wood smoke. As part of its efforts to improve air quality, in August 2016 Washington County’s Office of Community Development and the Department of Health and Human Services launched a Wood Stove Exchange program to reduce harmful pollution from wood smoke.

Washington County announces updated information on cooling centers for the upcoming weekend and next week.

Hours of operation for libraries, recreational and other facilities that can be used to stay cool during this week's heat event

Washington County Public Health and Neighborhood Health Center have developed an education room where youth who come to the walk-in clinic can feel safe and comfortable. Also, a Teen Health Expo is scheduled for August 8, 2017.

To receive accreditation, a health department must undergo a rigorous, multi-faceted, peer-reviewed assessment process to ensure it meets or exceeds a set of quality standards and measures.

Earlier this month when a snowstorm pummeled the region, some Washington County residents may have learned the hard way how important it is to be prepared in case of an emergency. Fortunately, based on data collected by Washington County Public Health last June, most residents were probably at least somewhat prepared.

Information for people whose garbage wasn't picked up this week due to the winter storm