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Washington County proposed budget closes $20.5 million general fund gap and preserves mandated county services

April 28, 2025

The proposed budget achieves balance after a fifth straight year of general fund reductions.

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La Junta de Comisionados del Condado organiza el Ayuntamiento de Presupuesto Comunitario

April 23, 2025

El 12 de mayo, a las 7 p.m., la Junta de Comisionados del Condado llevará a cabo una reunión comunitaria presencial y virtual combinada centrada en el presupuesto propuesto por el Condado para el año fiscal 2025-26

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Board of County Commissioners hosts Community Budget Town Hall

April 23, 2025

On May 12, at 7 p.m., the Board of County Commissioners will hold a blended in-person and virtual Community Town Hall meeting focused on the County’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26 and the county’s ongoing financial challenges.

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Washington County celebrates local community work and public health success stories in 22nd annual Public Health Awards

April 21, 2025

Washington County Public Health (WCPH) shared appreciation for key people, partners and staff during National Public Health Week 2025, celebrating them and their contributions to promoting healthy lives and supporting communities’ well-being.

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El Condado de Washington celebra el trabajo comunitario local y las historias de éxito en la edición anual 22 de los Premios de Salud Pública

April 21, 2025

Salud Pública del Condado Washington (WCPH, por sus siglas en inglés) reconoció a personas clave, socios y personal, celebrándolos a ellos y a sus contribuciones en la promoción de vidas saludables y el apoyo al bienestar de la comunidad.

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Washington County anticipates $20.5 million gap in next year’s budget

March 14, 2025

For a fifth year in a row, cuts in services will be needed to produce a balanced budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year. New sources of revenue are also being studied.

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March 4, 2025

The launch of the Nurse Navigation program takes steps toward enhancing Washington County’s 9-1-1 emergency response capabilities.

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El sistema de EMS del condado de Washington mejora los servicios del 911 con la adición del programa de Navegación de Enfermería

March 4, 2025

El lanzamiento del programa de Navegación de Enfermería toma medidas para mejorar las capacidades de respuesta ante emergencias del 911 del condado de Washington.

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Washington County Public Health reflects on WIC's accomplishments while celebrating the program's 50th anniversary

December 17, 2024

As WIC celebrates turning 50 this year, Washington County Public Health (WCPH) WIC joins the occasion, shining a light on local efforts that bring healthy foods, nutrition education and health care referrals to lower income families across the region.

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El programa WIC de Salud Pública del Condado Washington reflexiona sobre los logros mientras celebra el 50º aniversario del programa de nutrición suplementaria

December 17, 2024

Mientras el Programa para WIC de Oregón celebra su 50º aniversario este año, la Salud Pública del Condado Washington (WCPH) se une a la ocasión, destacando los esfuerzos locales que aportan alimentos saludables, educación de nutrición y referencias.

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Protect your kids from preventable disease ahead of 2024-25 school year

August 2, 2024

With a few weeks left before the school year begins, Washington County Public Health staff say now is a great time as any for parents and caregivers to get their children up-to-date vaccinations and protect them against vaccine-preventable disease.

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Protege a sus hijos de enfermedades prevenibles antes del año escolar 2024-25

August 2, 2024

A solo unas pocas semanas antes del inicio del año escolar, por recomendación del personal de Salud Pública del Condado de Washington, ahora es el mejor tiempo para que los padres o guardianes se aseguren que sus niños estén al día con sus vacunas.

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Medical Examiner seeks help identifying a man found deceased April 20 in Beaverton

May 8, 2024

The Washington County Medical Examiner’s Office is seeking assistance identifying a man found deceased on April 20 at a Beaverton MAX station.

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Washington County proposed budget preserves basic county services despite reductions, funds modernization of key systems

April 29, 2024

UPDATE: Budget committees approve Washington County and special district budgets. The balanced county proposed budget closes a $10 million gap in the general fund, the third such reduced budget in as many years.

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Washington County celebrates local achievements, contributions in 21st annual Public Health Awards

April 8, 2024

Washington County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Public Health Division honored significant contributions to public health that promote and support a culture of health and well-being in the county.

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Washington County investigating death of Tigard resident

January 16, 2024

The Washington County Medical Examiner’s Office reports that a Tigard resident was found deceased in their home on January 15, 2024.

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Washington County study reveals extent of child care difficulties and possible solutions

December 13, 2023

Washington County Public Health contracted with ECONorthwest to conduct an analysis of current infrastructure and projected workforce needs to expand early learning and care for infants and children through age five.

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Washington County Public Health earns reaccreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board

September 8, 2023

Washington County Public Health has successfully completed a rigorous review process to maintain national accreditation status through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) for another five years.

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Parents encouraged to get kids’ vaccines up to date before school starts

August 8, 2023

With children heading back to school soon, Washington County Public Health is encouraging parents and caregivers to get their children up to date on required immunizations.

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Se alienta a los padres a vacunar a sus hijos antes de que comience la escuela

August 8, 2023

Con los niños volviendo a la escuela pronto, el Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Washington alienta a los padres o guardianes que se aseguren de que las vacunas de sus niños estén al día.

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Washington County proposed budget closes $20.5 million general fund gap and preserves mandated county services

La Junta de Comisionados del Condado organiza el Ayuntamiento de Presupuesto Comunitario

Board of County Commissioners hosts Community Budget Town Hall

Washington County celebrates local community work and public health success stories in 22nd annual Public Health Awards

El Condado de Washington celebra el trabajo comunitario local y las historias de éxito en la edición anual 22 de los Premios de Salud Pública

Washington County anticipates $20.5 million gap in next year’s budget

Washington County’s EMS system enhances 9-1-1 services with addition of Nurse Navigation program

El sistema de EMS del condado de Washington mejora los servicios del 911 con la adición del programa de Navegación de Enfermería

Washington County Public Health reflects on WIC's accomplishments while celebrating the program's 50th anniversary

El programa WIC de Salud Pública del Condado Washington reflexiona sobre los logros mientras celebra el 50º aniversario del programa de nutrición suplementaria

Protect your kids from preventable disease ahead of 2024-25 school year

Protege a sus hijos de enfermedades prevenibles antes del año escolar 2024-25

Medical Examiner seeks help identifying a man found deceased April 20 in Beaverton

Washington County proposed budget preserves basic county services despite reductions, funds modernization of key systems

Washington County celebrates local achievements, contributions in 21st annual Public Health Awards

Washington County investigating death of Tigard resident

Washington County study reveals extent of child care difficulties and possible solutions

Washington County Public Health earns reaccreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board

Parents encouraged to get kids’ vaccines up to date before school starts

Se alienta a los padres a vacunar a sus hijos antes de que comience la escuela

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