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

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, March 25, 2015

As part of National Public Health Week, 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, 155 N. First Ave, Hillsboro. A reception with interactive, fun and educational public health displays will follow the awards ceremony. All are welcome! For more information, contact Rose Sherwood at 503-846-4921.

This year's honorees:

• The "Public Health Ambassador Award" recognizes an individual in the community who has raised awareness of public health issues, developed projects with a lasting impact, and/or influenced systems or policy changes. The award will be presented to Herb Lommen for his dedication to saving lives by teaching hands-only CPR to students who then teach it to others.
• The "Partner in Public Health Award" recognizes an organization/business that has developed innovative public health programs that positively affect its employees and/or the community at large. The award will be presented to Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District and FamilyCare, Inc. for collaborating to help low-income families become physically active and learn about healthy eating.
• The "Emerging Public Health Leader Award" recognizes a youth or youth-related group that promotes healthy communities and making healthy lifestyle choices. The award will be presented to Rebels for a Cause for promoting a tobacco-free world by influencing through education and inspiring through example.
• The "Washington County Employee Award" recognizes an exemplary Washington County staff member who has gone above and beyond his or her regular work responsibilities to make a difference in public health. The award will be given to Deputy Medical Examiner Adam Knapp, for his exemplary efforts in creating and supporting a thriving Suicide Fatality Review Team as we work toward zero suicides in Washington County.

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