News

Washington County Grants Honors for Achievements in Public Health -- People and organizations who have made the health of our community better.

Washington County Board of Commissioners recognize the first 50 Recycle-at-Work Award winning organizations

There is no Public Health Risk in Oregon from the Japanese radiation events.

County Children of Incarcerated Parents Committee addresses the improved lives of children of incarcerated parents in a report to the community and solicits comments on pressing issues

Garbage and Recycling Collection Service Interruptions due to snowfall

Project Employ, an activity of The Arc of Oregon, is offering a mini-conference and resource fair to help students aged 16 -- 20 transition from school to employment on April 20, 2011.

County Health Department Reviews Children’s Vaccinations to be sure that every student is up to date on their shots.

"Exclusion Day" Means Kids Need Shots to Stay in School -- about the exclusion process and vaccinations.

Stagnant Air Advisory from the Department of Environmental Quality extends through Saturday, Jan 29, 2011

Washington County's Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Division – Field Team provides nursing services for special needs children.

Volunteer as an information and referral specialist at one of our county's senior centers.

Watch Buzzie Finds a Family, video produced with TVCTV, stray dog finds a home

"Stand Down" is a tern that comes from times of battle when troops could rest and recover. This Stand Down provides an opportunity to all veterans to receive information about vital services they and their families may need.

'Mental Health Court: Moving From Jail and Hospital to Stability in the Community" discusses the purpose and processes of helping mentally ill adults stay out of both hospital and jail.

Family Volunteer Fair is an opportunity for whole families, from the youngest to oldest members, to come together to make a real difference for service programs throughout Washington County.

Candidates to Address Senior and Veteran Issues at a public forum on Sept. 30, 2010

Washington County's Commission on Children and Families has received a grant to enroll children in the Healthy Kids medical insurance program.

Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter Announces 9 Hole Golf Tournament Fundraiser held at Meriwether Golf Club

Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter Dog Adoption Area Closed Until September 7 due to upper respiratory infection

Washington County’s Department of Health and Human Services WIC Program wants to remind breastfeeding mothers about its twice monthly Breastfeeding Circles that mothers can drop in on to learn more about breastfeeding and to help them with particular problems that they may be encountering.