Public Health
24/7 Contact: Washington County Public Health's contact number for reporting public health emergencies 24 hours a day, seven days a week, is 503-846-3594.
Washington County Public Health achieved national accreditation in spring of 2017. Read all about this accomplishment in our press release.
Mission: Washington County Public Health works in partnership with our community to improve and protect the public's health and achieve health equity through prevention, regulation and education.
Vision: Healthy People, Thriving Communities
Ten Essential Public Health Services
Community Health Assessment Summary of Findings (2016)
Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)
Video: Go behind the scenes with Washington County Public Health by watching our brief video.
Public health works to protect individuals and communities against the spread of disease, injuries and environmental hazards while promoting and encouraging healthier lifestyles. From "No Smoking" signs to organizing immunization clinics, from restaurant inspections to bike paths, public health is all around us –protecting our health by safeguarding the places where we live, work and play.
Internships may be available. Complete and submit this form if interested.
Here are links to some of our primary services/activities:
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Work to prevent communicable diseases
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Environmental Health: Ensures the safety of our food, water and environment
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Treat people with tuberculosis
Linking people with needed health care services
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Home visits for pregnant women and new moms
Nutrition and breastfeeding information through the WIC program.
HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices (English)
HIPAA Aviso de Prácticas de Privacidad (Español)