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Washington County announces updated information on cooling centers for the upcoming weekend and next week.

Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services and Tuality Healthcare have been sponsoring Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a six-week in-person education program, for many years. This fall, they are offering a class for people who are unable to attend the class in person. Caregivers will be able to participate in the class at home using their own computer and internet connection.

Hours of operation for libraries, recreational and other facilities that can be used to stay cool during this week's heat event

Washington County Public Health and Neighborhood Health Center have developed an education room where youth who come to the walk-in clinic can feel safe and comfortable. Also, a Teen Health Expo is scheduled for August 8, 2017.

The Oregon Youth Development Council has awarded Washington County Department of Health and Human Services’ Children, Youth and Families a two-year $200,000 grant. The funds will be used to expand the PAX Good Behavior Game in Washington County elementary schools.

The State Library Board has awarded Early Learning Washington County (ELWC) $100,000 for its “Bridging Cultures — Growing Early Scientists” program, which focuses on expanding the availability of STEM literacy kits countywide. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and math.

Washington County Public Health is reminding people to take precautions over the next few days to avoid heat-related illnesses, such as heat cramps, heat stroke and heat exhaustion. A list of cooling center locations follows.

The Oregon Parenting Education Collaborative (OPEC) has awarded $110,000 to Washington County Health and Human Services’ Children, Youth and Families program to support its parenting education hub known as Parenting Together Washington County.

Washington County Environmental Health, Solid Waste & Recycling and OSU Extension Service are hosting a free workshop on Saturday, June 17, 2017 to address two hot topics: food safety and food waste prevention.

After two years of planning, the Hawthorn Walk-in Center for Mental Health and Addictions Care opened today (May 23, 2017). Located at 5240 NE Elam Young Parkway, Suite 100, in Hillsboro, this is Washington County’s first mental health urgent care center.

Unofficial election-night results for the May Special Election available after 8 p.m.

The public is invited to a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29, from 10-11 a.m., at Washington County’s Veterans Memorial Gateway, located at the corner of NE 34th Avenue and Veterans Drive in Hillsboro.

May is both Mental Health Awareness Month as well as Older Americans Month. In recognition of these two themes, Washington County Mental Health and Disability, Aging and Veteran Services are hosting a special event with Master Storyteller Paul Iarrobino.

Elections officials are encouraging voters to mail or drop ballots off as soon as possible for the May 16th election.

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. Participants will learn how to reduce personal stress, communicate their needs effectively in challenging situations, deal with difficult emotions, and make tough caregiving decisions.

The awards ceremony and reception will take place on Tuesday, April 4, 2017.

To receive accreditation, a health department must undergo a rigorous, multi-faceted, peer-reviewed assessment process to ensure it meets or exceeds a set of quality standards and measures.

As part of National Public Health Week (April 3-9, 2017), Washington County Department of Health and Human Services will honor significant contributions to public health in Washington County with the 15th Annual Public Health Recognition Awards.

Earlier this month when a snowstorm pummeled the region, some Washington County residents may have learned the hard way how important it is to be prepared in case of an emergency. Fortunately, based on data collected by Washington County Public Health last June, most residents were probably at least somewhat prepared.

Exclusion Day is Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Washington County Public Health officials are reminding parents to make sure their children’s immunizations are up to date. Any child without the required vaccinations or an exemption certificate will not be allowed to attend school or child care on or after that day.