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On October 6, the Washington County Board of Commissioners approved new rules to protect the public’s health by reducing wood smoke. The ordinance goes into effect today, Friday, November 6, 2015. The ordinance is designed to raise awareness of wood smoke as a health issue and prevent unnecessary burning when the air quality is particularly poor.

Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services Family Caregiver Support Program is sponsoring a free “Coffee and Conversation” on November 19, for seniors in the LGBT community. Their friends, family members and caregivers are also welcome to attend.

The annual ceremony takes place on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at 11 a.m.

The 12th annual Washington County Family Caregivers Conference will take place on Friday, November 6, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., at Tuality Health Education Center

Washington County health officials are encouraging parents to make sure their children’s (and their own) immunizations are up to date. Individuals can see their health care provider, go to their school-based health center, or consider attending one of several immunization clinics taking place across the county over the next several weeks.

The Washington County Board of Commissioners has approved new rules designed to protect the public’s health by reducing wood smoke. The ordinance goes into effect on November 6, 2015.

Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services (DAVS) is hosting its second annual Elder Abuse Forum on Friday, October 23, from 1:30-4 p.m., at the Hillsboro Civic Center.

TVCTV's "Let's Talk About It' town-hall style show discusses suicide, how to talk about it, what the risk factors and warning signs are, and resources for help.

This educational series is designed to help unpaid family caregivers take care of themselves while they are caring for a relative or friend with a chronic illness.

The Hillsboro Public Library recently donated 1,479 new books to Washington County Women, Infants and Children (WIC) for families to take home. This more than doubles their previous donation to WIC in February of this year.

Registration is underway for a free five-week family caregiver training series that begins September 2.

Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services (DAVS) is moving from their current location in downtown Hillsboro to 5240 NE Elam Young Parkway, Suite 300, in Hillsboro.

The Washington County Solid Waste & Recycling Program and the City of Portland Master Recycler Program are offering an eight-week Master Recycling course starting September 9, 2015.

Forecasters predict that temperatures will climb into the high 90s and perhaps even into the triple digits starting on Friday and lasting for several days. Washington County Public Health is reminding people to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses, such as heat cramps, heat stroke and heat exhaustion.

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.

Washington County to fund four safety net clinics.

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.

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

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

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