Health and Human Services News

Information for people whose garbage wasn't picked up this week due to the winter storm

The Washington County Developmental Disabilities program has opened registration for Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a six-week educational series for people caring for a child with an intellectual or developmental disability.

Permit Required When Feeding Public - A reminder from Washington County Environmental Health

Health officials at Washington County, together with the cities of Hillsboro and Cornelius, are reminding residents of wood smoke ordinances that may affect them.

Veterans Day Ceremony 2016 on November 11 at 11 a.m.

Register now for the free Family Caregivers Conference on November 18

The event will focus on working together to develop effective strategies to combat and prosecute financial elder abuse. Case studies will be presented to demonstrate how a team approach can help to successfully prosecute these types of crimes.

Through this program, qualifying residents can receive a rebate of $1,500-$3,500 when they replace their old wood stove with a cleaner heating device, such as an electric ductless heat pump, natural gas stove, pellet stove or gas furnace. Some households may qualify for a full-cost (free) replacement, depending on their income.

The $100,000 federal grant will ensure that the growing numbers of immigrant and refugee students and their families in Washington County have the books, programs and supplies they need to be ready for school and prepared to succeed.

Health and safety tips for pets during the heat wave