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Cualquier persona de 24 años de edad o menor puede textear GOVAPELESS al 88709.

Anyone 24 or younger can text GOVAPELESS to 88709.

Adults in Washington County who received their vaccination before June 27 were eligible for one of 10 $10,000 lottery prizes. Kids ages 12-17 who received their first vaccination by June 27 were eligible for one of five $20,000 college scholarships through the Oregon College Savings Plan.

Washington County is the only organization in Oregon and one of just three in the Pacific Northwest to receive a grant through this initiative.

The center will offer assessments, sobering, withdrawal management (detox), residential treatment and stabilization services.

Due to the Fourth of July falling on a Sunday this year, many local shelters and veterinarians will be closed. It is more important than ever for owners to take proactive measures to prevent their animals from getting lost during the holiday weekend.

Originalmente se habían programado sólo para el anochecer del lunes, pero Wingspan da la bienvenida a todos y sus mascotas hasta el martes 29 de junio de 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Washington County is extending its cooling center operations at Wingspan Event & Conference Center. Originally scheduled to run through Monday evening, Wingspan will welcome people and their pets on Tuesday, June 29, from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Debido a la ola de calor que llega este fin de semana a nuestra área con nuevo récords de temperatura, los Servicios para animales del Condado de Washington están ofreciendo recursos y consejos al residente comunitario para mantener sanas y salvas a sus mascotas.

With our region bracing for a record-breaking heatwave this weekend, Washington County Animal Services is sharing resources and tips for community members to keep their pets safe and healthy.

Recursos para mantenerse sano y salvo durante calor exceso.

Where to stay cool and tips for staying safe and healthy during the upcoming heatwave

If you live in Washington County and get vaccinated by June 27, your chances of winning a lottery prize or college scholarship in the “Take Your Shot, Oregon” campaign just got better.

Starting Friday, April 23, Washington County joins 22 other counties in the high risk category.

National Public Health Week is April 5-11, 2021. During the most challenging public health crisis of our lifetime, it’s more important than ever to recognize the great work of Public Health and our many partners who come together to protect our community.

La caída en el índice de casos por debajo de 200 por cada 100,000 personas en un período de 14 días consecutivos animó a la gobernadora Kate Brown anunciar esta mañana que los condados de Clackamas, Multnomah y Washington pasarán de riesgo “Extremo” a “Alto”. Dicho cambio facilita asimismo la disminución de restricciones para negocios y reuniones de gente.

Regional health officials Tuesday thanked communities for their efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19. Personal choices — to wear masks, keep physical distance and stay close to home — led to fewer cases and fewer people being hospitalized with serious illness.

Nick Ocon and Colin Fitzgerald will serve as division managers for Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, respectively.

Los condados del área metropolitana de portland y los principales sistemas de salud en la región anunciaron un nuevo esfuerzo para vacunar a todos los proveedores de salud y a los empleados elegibles en la Fase 1A, incluyendo a proveedores con consultorios personales y aquellos que no están afiliados a un hospital.

Metro-area counties and major health systems announced a new effort today to vaccinate all area health care providers and employees eligible for the state’s Phase 1A vaccine, including solo practitioners and those unaffiliated with a hospital.