Mjere Simantel appointed director of Washington County Health and Human Services
Simantel chosen after nationwide, competitive search.
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Programa de tarifa reducida para los servicios de basura y reciclaje en el condado de Washington ya está disponible
Los miembros de la comunidad en áreas no incorporadas del condado de Washington que subsistan a, o por debajo del 185% del nivel federal de pobreza puede tener una reducción de 75% en sus facturas de basura y reciclaje.
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Reduced rate program for garbage and recycling services in Washington County now available
Community members in unincorporated Washington County who live at or below 185% of the federal poverty level – $51,338 per year for a household of four – can have their garbage and recycling bills cut by 75%.
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El centro de salud mental y adicciones del condado de Washington reanudará los servicios limitados sin cita previa
A partir del lunes 12 de diciembre, el Hawthorn Walk-in Center para la salud mental y la atención de adicciones reanudará los servicios sin cita previa durante un horario limitado de 9 a.m. a 2 p.m., de lunes a viernes.
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Washington County mental health and addictions center to resume limited walk-in services
Starting Monday, December 12, the Hawthorn Walk-in Center for mental health and addictions care will resume walk-in services during limited hours of 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Washington County to participate in “Operation Green Light” in support of local veterans
In honor of Veterans Day, Washington County will illuminate green the courthouse and Juvenile Services Building from November 7-13. Community members are encouraged to participate by changing one light bulb to green in their home or business.
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Unpaid family caregivers can find support and resources at free conference
This conference is for unpaid family and friend caregivers who are caring for an older adult or anyone with dementia. It’s also for grandparents and older relatives who are raising children. It is not intended for professional or paid caregivers.
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Washington County awards $2M to hire community health workers and improve COVID-19 health literacy
The $2M in grants will be split among 12 community organizations, most that primarily serve the Latinx community. The organizations are using the money to hire and pay a living wage to at least 12 new promotores de salud, the Spanish term for community he
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El Condado de Washington otorga $2 millones en subvenciones para contratar promotores de salud comunitarios y avanzar en la alfabetización en salud
El Condado de Washington ha otorgado un total de $2 millones en subvenciones a repartirse entre 12 organizaciones que dan servicios a la comunidad latina. Las organizaciones están usando los fondos para contratar y pagar un salario digno a por lo menos 12
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Court Ruling on Ordinance 878
Washington County Circuit Court Judge Andrew Erwin rules that Washington County is pre-empted in enacting a local ban.
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