Health and Human Services News

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.