Health and Human Services News

Six-week series for caregivers begins at three locations starting in January 2016

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.