Public Health
Director: Jennifer Johnson
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Behavioral Health
Mental Health and
Substance Use Disorder Services |
Child & Family Health
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Communicable Diseases & Epidemiology
Rabies |
Community Health Assessment and Plan |
Developmental Disabilities |
Drinking Water Safety |
Environmental Health
Secure Medicine Return,
Bat Exposure,
Septics, Shellfish safety
Drinking Water Safety
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Food Safety
Food handlers’ cards and training, Food Service Permits, Food borne illnesses, Consumer safety |
Housing and Homelessness |
Human Services
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Public Health Emergency
Preparedness and Response |
Senior Services
Meals on Wheels, Senior Centers, Senior Nutrition Program |
Opioid Crisis
Needle Exchange |
Vital Statistics
Birth certificates, Death certificates, and Notarized paternity acknowledgements |
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News
Board of Health considering Smoking and Vaping in Public Places Ordinance
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Smoking and vaping is a community health concern. [more]
Alcohol use remains at an all-time low while vaping use increases among Skagit County youth
Aerosols from nicotine-containing vapor products contain nicotine and potentially harmful chemicals. [more]
First flu-related deaths confirmed in Skagit County
Two of the deaths were males, and one of the three deaths was an individual younger than 65. [more]
Measles Cases continue across the state, mostly in young children
Confirmed case of Acute Flaccid Myleitis in Skagit County; 6 in state
On October 11, 2018 Skagit County Public Health was notified of a child with sudden-onset of paralysis of one or more limbs, diagnosed as Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). This is the sixth case in Washington being investigated for AFM. Other cases are in King County (2), Pierce County (1), Lewis County (1), and Snohomish County (1). The Washington State Department of Health is working with experts in neurology from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to confirm whether these cases are AFM. [more]
Pilot needle pickup program kicked off countywide
Used needles can pose a public health hazard.
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Blue green algae blooms
As Skagit County lakes heat up with the season they may be more likely to have blue green algae blooms. Blue green algae can produce toxins that can make people and animals sick. People and pets should stay away from water that has intense color and scum, like spilled paint. Recreate where lake water appears clear and clean. More information on blue green algae can be found at www.nwtoxicalgae.org .
Opioid Workgroup
A public health crisis has hit our nation and our local community. Opioid-related deaths have now surpassed motor vehicle crashes as the leading cause of accidental death. Learn more.
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