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Washington County WIC at Area Farmers Markets

Washington County WIC will be at farmers markets all summer long in Beaverton, Forest Grove, Hillsboro and Tigard, distributing Farm Direct Nutrition dollars to WIC participants.

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Washington County to Award Funds for Primary and Preventive Health Care

Washington County to fund four safety net clinics.

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County Health Officials Remind Residents of Potential Dangers of Bats and Rabies

As people spend more time outdoors with the arrival of summer, Washington County Public Health officials are reminding residents of the potential dangers of bats and rabies.

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Washington County Hosts Memorial Day Ceremony

The ceremony takes place on Monday, May 25, at 2 p.m.

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Council to Introduce Zero Suicide Initiative at Summit of Hope

The Summit of Hope takes place on May 13 and is open to anyone interested in suicide prevention.

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Six-Week Series for Caregivers Begins May 7

Six-Week Series Helps Caregivers Care for Themselves, May-June 2015

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Public Health Awards Recognize Outstanding Efforts in Hands-Only CPR, Healthy Lifestyles, and Tobacco and Suicide Prevention

Washington County Health and Human Services will present the 13th Annual Public Health Recognition Awards on Thursday, April 9, 2 p.m., in the Public Services Building auditorium

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Registration Open for April Family Caregiver Training Series

The free five-week series is designed for family members and other unpaid caregivers who provide care for older adults in the home

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Art Contest Raises Awareness of Problem Gambling

All middle schoolers are invited to submit entries for possible inclusion in a statewide calendar.

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Hillsboro Library Donates 675 Books to Washington County WIC

Hillsboro Library donates 675 books to Washington County WIC for families and children

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Washington County Requests Nominations for 13th Annual Public Health Recognition Awards

Deadline for nominations is March 6. Awards ceremony and reception to take place on April 9.

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Major Revisions Proposed to Washington County Animal Services Ordinance

The new code will be a modern, enforceable instrument for the protection of people and pets in our community.

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Focus Groups to Inform Strategic Plan for Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services

Community input is sought from older adults, veterans and people with disabilities in Washington County.

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Veterans Day Ceremony at Washington County Fair Complex

Veterans Day Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, November 11, at 11:00 a.m. at the Washington County Fair Complex

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Conference Helps Family Caregivers Thrive, Not Just Survive

A day-long conference is being offered on Friday, November 14. It is free for unpaid family caregivers.

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Orientation for Volunteers Interested in Helping Seniors

An information and orientation session will take place on Thursday, October 30, at the Beaverton Activities Center.

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Tricia Mortell to Join Washington County as Public Health Division Manager

Mortell has more than 30 years of public health experience, first with Multnomah County and most recently as chief operations officer for Clark County Public Health.

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Plans Underway to Get Gidget Home!

Gidget, the Pennsylvania dog that ended up in Oregon, will be going home soon, thanks to the company that manufactured her microchip.

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Jack Russell Terrier from Pennsylvania Arrives as a Stray at Bonnie Hays Shelter

Gidget went missing from a town near Philadelphia in April. A Good Samaritan recently found her in Tualatin and brought her to the Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter.

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Senior LGBT Community Invited for Coffee and Conversation

A discussion for LGBT seniors and their caregivers, friends and family members

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