Posted on: February 15, 2019
January 15, 2019
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Laura TuckerJefferson County Public Health(360) 379-4491
Climate Action Committee Positions Available
Port Townsend, WA –
The County encourages active participation in local government by soliciting int...
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Public Health News
Posted on: January 11, 2019
January 11, 2019
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Denise BankerJefferson County Public Health(360) 385-9417
Students get more support for healthy choices
Port Townsend, WA –Jefferson County Public Health has secured funding to reduce underage substanc...
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Public Health News
Posted on: January 2, 2018
January 2, 2019For Immediate Release Contact:Denise BankerJefferson County Public Health(360) 385-9438
Port Townsend – The Empowered Teens Coalition is hosting a 5-week parent enrichment workshop, Guiding Good Choices, for parents and car...
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Public Health News
Posted on: December 21, 2018
December 21st, 2018
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Stuart Whitford, Director
Jefferson County Environmental Public Health
(360) 385-9411
JEFFERSON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION TO EXTEND OFFICE HOURS ON FRIDAYS TO 9:00AM – 4:30PM, BEGINN...
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Public Health News
Posted on: November 29, 2018
November 29, 2018FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Michael Dawson, Water Quality ManagerJefferson County Public Health360-385-9444 x301
Anderson Lake at Warning Level
Port Townsend – A toxic cyanobacteria (bluegreen algae) bloom that...
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Public Health News
Posted on: November 29, 2018
November 29, 2018FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Michael Dawson, Water Quality ManagerJefferson County Public Health360-385-9444 x301
Limited Shellfish Opening at Fort Flagler, Kilisut Harbor and Mystery Bay
Port Townsend – Marine biotoxins...
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Public Health News
Posted on: October 22, 2018
October 22, 2018FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Michael Dawson, Water Quality ManagerJefferson County Public Health360-385-9444 x301
TOXIN WARNING AT LAKE LELAND
Port Townsend – High levels of the toxin microcystin were detected in a water sample tak...
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Public Health News
Posted on: October 9, 2018
October 11, 2018
For Immediate Release
Jefferson County Community Health
Denise Banker
360.385.9400
Dispose Unused or Expired Medications at Port Hadlock's Parking Lot Saturday, October 27, 2018
Port Townsend – Je...
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Public Health News
Posted on: September 24, 2018
September 24th, 2018
For Immediate Release
Contact: Stuart Whitford
Environmental Health & Water Quality Manager
Jefferson County Environmental Public Health
(360) 385-9411
JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH TO RENAME
ITS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH...
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Public Health News
Posted on: September 10, 2018
September 10, 2018For Immediate Release Contact:Denise BankerJefferson County Public Health(360) 385-9438
Port Townsend – The Empowered Teens Coalition is hosting a 5-week parent enrichment workshop, Guiding Good Choices, for pa...
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Public Health News
Posted on: August 31, 2018
For Immediate Release
August 31, 2018
Contact: Anna McEnery
(360) 385-9410
The Jefferson County Accessible Community Advisory Committee (ACAC)
The Jefferson County Accessible Community Advisory Committee, (ACAC) is looking for additional projects for...
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Public Health News
Posted on: August 28, 2018
August 29, 2018FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Michael Dawson, Water Quality ManagerJefferson County Public Health360-385-9444 x301
SHELLFISH HARVESTING OF ALL SPECIES AT FORT FLAGLER, MYSTERY BAY AND KILISUT HARBOR CLOSED DUE TO BIOTOXINS
Port Townsend&n...
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Public Health News
Posted on: August 21, 2018
For Immediate Release
August 21, 2018
Contact: Stuart Whitford
Jefferson County Environmental Health Director
(360) 385-9411 – Desk(360) 531-3560 - Cell
Wildfires Impact Jefferson County’s Air Quality
According to the AirNow website, the Por...
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Public Health News
Posted on: August 13, 2018
For Immediate Release
August 13, 2018
Contact:
Marjorie Boyd
Jefferson County Public Health
(360) 385-9400
It’s Time for Back-to-School Vaccines!
Keep your children and teens safe, healthy, and ready for school by making sure they are up to date with required im...
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Public Health News
Posted on: July 30, 2018
For Immediate ReleaseAugust 1, 2018
Contact person:Denese Schauer
Jefferson County Public Health
Phone: 360-385-9444
Septic System Inspection Rebate Program Is Back ...While Funds Last
Port Townsend – Do you have a residential sep...
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Public Health News
Posted on: July 20, 2018
Port Townsend – High levels of fecal bacteria at Quilcene Beach, 1731 Linger Longer Road, have prompted Jefferson County Public Health to issue a health advisory and post a closed sign at the beach. Samples taken Wednesday, July 18, and analyzed...
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Public Health News
Posted on: July 26, 2018
Port Townsend – Due to declining bacteria levels, Jefferson County Public Health has removed the health advisory at Quilcene Beach, 1731 Linger Longer Road, and removed the closed sign. After resampling occurred at the beach, also known as Herb Beck Marin...
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Public Health News
Posted on: July 26, 2018
July 26th 2018FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Contact: Michael Dawson, Water Quality ManagerJefferson County Public Health360-385-9444 x301
Fort Flagler and Kilisut Harbor Shellfish Beaches Re-Open
Port Townsend – Butter clams from Fort Flagler and Ki...
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Public Health News
Posted on: July 13, 2018
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Michael Dawson, Water Quality ManagerJefferson County Public Health360-385-9444 x301
Port Townsend – Several cases of vibriosis have been confirmed in Jefferson County in people who have consumed raw shellfish. Vibri...
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Public Health News
Posted on: June 1, 2018
For immediate release: June 18, 2018
Contacts:
Lisa McKenzie 360-385-9400
Rabid Bat Season Begins in Washington State
Springtime weather and increased insect populations are the signal for bats to end their winter hibernation a...
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Public Health News
Posted on: June 4, 2018
For Immediate Release
Contact: Michael Dawson
Water Quality Manager
Jefferson County Public Health
(360) 385-9444
Anderson Lake Closed Due to Toxin
Port Townsend – High levels of the potent nerve toxin anatoxin-a were detected in a water sample taken from Ander...
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Public Health News
Posted on: June 1, 2018
For immediate release: May 31, 2018
Contacts:
Liz Coleman, Environmental Public Health 360-481-2016Jessica Baggett, Disease Control and Health Statistics 360-338-5630
May’s rabid bat stats highest in 20 ye...
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Public Health News
Posted on: May 23, 2018
May 23, 2018
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Mina Kwansa
Jefferson County Environmental Public Health
(360) 379-4496
Jefferson County Food Safety Awards
23 Jefferson County Food Establishments Demonstrate Commitment to Achieving the Highest Fo...
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Public Health News
Posted on: April 25, 2018
April 25, 2018
For Immediate Release
Contact: Jenny Matter
Jefferson County Community Health
(360) 385-9400 – Clinic
Port Townsend – Jefferson County Board of Health Honors 2018 Public Health Heroes ~ A dedicate...
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Public Health News
Posted on: April 30, 2018
May 16, 2018
NEWSFLASH!
Contact: Laura Tucker @ ltucker@co.jefferson.wa.us or call 360.379.4491
Jefferson County Community Health
Turn Food Waste Into Treasure!
Port Townsend – Join your fellow Jefferson County citizens f...
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Public Health News
Posted on: April 10, 2018
Apr 10, 2018
For Immediate Release
Jefferson County Community Health
Dr. Denise Banker, PhD
360.385.9400
Dispose Unused or Expired Medicationsat Safeway's Parking LotSaturday, April 28, 2018
Port Townsend – The Chimacum drug and alc...
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Public Health News
Posted on: April 5, 2018
April 5, 2018
For Immediate Release
Contact: Laura TuckerJefferson County PublicHealth(360) 379-9400
Lunch & Learn About Reducing PlasticsApril 18th, 12-1:30pm
Located at:The Food Co-op Annex1220 Lawrence StreetPort Townsend,...
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Public Health News
Posted on: March 16, 2018
UPDATE: Largest Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Kratom Widens - 10 cases in WA
OLYMPIA -- Washington State Department of Health announced today that the Salmonella outbreak linked to kratom, a plant used for its stimulant effects and as an...
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Public Health News
Posted on: February 6, 2018
February 6, 2017
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Anna BachmannJefferson County Public Health(360) 385-9444
County Completes Chimacum and Ludlow Creeks Water Quality Projects
Port Townsend – Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) Water Quality division...
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Public Health News
Posted on: January 26, 2018
January 26, 2018
For Immediate Release
Contact: Michael Dawson
Jefferson County Community Health
(360) 385-9444 x301
Bluegreen Algae Blooms Continue But Toxins Decline
Port Townsend, WA – A bloom of bluegreen algae was found by Jefferson County Publi...
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Public Health News
Posted on: October 5, 2017
October 5, 2017
For Immediate Release
Jefferson County Community Health
360.385.9400
Need Health Insurance? Open EnrollmentRuns November 1, 2017 through January 15, 2018
Port Townsend – Jefferson County Public Health is reminding e...
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Public Health News
Posted on: October 13, 2017
October 13, 2017
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Michael DawsonJefferson County Environmental Health(360) 385-9444 ext. 301
Oak Bay Closed Due to Marine Biotoxins; Other Areas Open
Port Townsend – Shellfish from Oak Bay have been found to have high l...
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Public Health News
Posted on: August 31, 2017
August 31, 2017
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Michael DawsonJefferson County Environmental Health(360) 385-9444 ext. 301
Dept. of Health Urges Recreational Shellfish Harvesters to Follow ‘Three Cs’
Port Townsend - The Washington State Dep...
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Public Health News
Posted on: August 30, 2017
August 30, 2017
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Michael DawsonJefferson County Environmental Health(360) 385-9444 ext. 301
Lethal Levels of Shellfish Biotoxin Found at Fort Flagler; Port Townsend Bay Closes
Port Townsend – Marine biotoxins that cause...
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Public Health News
Posted on: August 24, 2017
August 30th, 2017For Immediate ReleaseContact: Stuart Whitford, DirectorJefferson County Environmental Health & Water Quality (360) 385-9444 x411
26 Local Eateries Receive the 2016 Award for Safe Food Handling
Representatives from 10 ...
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Public Health News
Posted on: August 24, 2017
August 24th, 2017For Immediate ReleaseContact: Mike DawsonJefferson County Environmental Health(360) 385-9444 ext. 301
Port Ludlow including Mats Mats Bay Closed Due to Marine Biotoxins
Port Townsend – Shellfish samples from Port Ludlow have been ...
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Public Health News
Posted on: August 17, 2017
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Michael Dawson
Jefferson County Environmental Health
(360) 385-9444 x301
Port Townsend – High levels of the toxin microcystin were detected in a water sample taken from Gibbs Lake on Monday, August 14. The toxin level is 9.5 micr...
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Public Health News
Posted on: August 14, 2017
August 14, 2017
For Immediate Release
Contact: Kathy Anderson
Jefferson County Community Health
(360) 385-9400 – Clinic
Port Townsend – A reminder we still have quite a bit of summer left, and the warmer weather gives us an opportu...
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Public Health News
Posted on: June 23, 2017
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Michael Dawson
Jefferson County Environmental Health
(360) 385-9444 x301
Discovery Bay and the Strait of Juan de Fuca Closed Due to Marine Biotoxins
Port Townsend – Shellfish samples from Discovery Bay have been found to contain e...
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Public Health News
Posted on: May 25, 2017
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Michael Dawson
Jefferson County Environmental Health
(360) 385-9444 x301
Port Townsend –High levels of the potent nerve toxin anatoxin-a were detected in a water sample taken from Anderson Lake on Monday, May 22. &n...
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