Posted on: December 4, 2023
For Immediate Release Contact: Michael Dawson, Water Quality ManagerJefferson County Public Health360-385-9444 ext. 301
Jefferson County, WA. Several Jefferson County recreational shellfish beaches are re-opening for most species of shellfish. Rec...
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Public Health News
Posted on: September 7, 2023
For Immediate Release Contact: Michael Dawson, Water Quality ManagerJefferson County Public Health360-385-9444 ext. 301
Shellfish Closures Expand
JEFFERSON COUNTY—Recent shellfish samples from Jefferson County were fou...
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Public Health News
Posted on: August 31, 2023
For Immediate Release Contact: Michael Dawson, Water Quality ManagerJefferson County Public Health360-385-9444 ext. 301
Port Townsend, WA. Recent shellfish samples from Discovery Bay, Mats Mats Bay and Port Ludlow were found to have high...
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Public Health News
Posted on: August 14, 2023
Contact:
Bonnie Obremski
Web & Digital Communications Specialist
bobremski@co.jefferson.wa.us
Find air-conditioned shelter during this period of extreme heat at the following locations and times:
Brinnon Community Center EXTENDED HOURS
3...
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Public Health News
Posted on: June 27, 2023
Contact:
Bonnie Obremski
Web & Digital Communications Specialist
bobremski@co.jefferson.wa.us
Mobile App for Jefferson County Public Health
JEFFERSON COUNTY—Jefferson County Public Health has a mobile app. Follow these steps t...
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Public Health News
Posted on: June 23, 2023
For Immediate ReleaseKaren ObermeyerFamily Health Team, WIC Coordinator, Tobacco PreventionKobermeyer@co.jefferson.wa.us360-385-9400
Crocheted/Knitted Breast Models Needed for Public Health
JEFFERSON COUNTY—Volunteers are needed to crochet or knit...
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Public Health News
Posted on: June 14, 2023
For Immediate Release Contact: Michael Dawson, Water Quality ManagerJefferson County Public Health360-385-9444 ext. 301
Port Townsend, WA. Recent clam samples from Discovery Bay were found to have high levels of the biotoxin that causes paralytic ...
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Public Health News
Posted on: June 2, 2023
Jefferson County Public Health
Liz Anderson Web & Digital Communications Specialist
360-385-9405
Jefferson County Board of Health Vacancy
Port Townsend, WA. In 2021, in an effort to address disparities in health outc...
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Public Health News
Posted on: June 2, 2023
June 2, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Tami Pokorny
Natural Resources Program Coordinator
Jefferson County Public Health
(360) 379-4498
tpokorny@co.jefferson.wa.us
NORTH PACIFIC COAST MARINE RESOURCES COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES&nb...
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Posted on: May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023For Immediate ReleaseLiz AndersonWeb/Digital Communications(360) 385-9400
(Port Townsend, WA) – Taking care of your septic system is an important part of protecting public health as well as our beautiful and valuable water resources. ...
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Public Health News
Posted on: April 26, 2023
For Immediate ReleaseBonnie Obremski, Web & Digital Communications Specialistbobremski@co.jefferson.wa.us
Second Bivalent Booster Recommended for 65+ and Immunocompromised
JEFFERSON COUNTY— A second bivalent booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine is...
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Public Health News
Posted on: April 21, 2023
For Immediate Release
Contact: Michael Dawson
Water Quality Manager
Jefferson County Public Health
(360) 385-9444
Port Townsend, WA – Elevated levels of the ...
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Public Health News
Posted on: April 21, 2023
For Immediate Release Contact: Michael Dawson, Water Quality ManagerJefferson County Public Health360-385-9444 ext. 301
Port Townsend, WA. Recent clam samples from Discovery Bay showed declining levels for the biotoxin that causes paralytic shellf...
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Public Health News
Posted on: April 21, 2023
For Immediate Release Glenn GilbertJefferson County Public Health360-385-9400Public Health Hero Awards are given out every year to recognize those who make a difference in the health and well-being of our community. Every year, Public Health Week...
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Public Health News
Posted on: April 19, 2023
For Immediate Release Contact: Michael Dawson, Water Quality ManagerJefferson County Public Health360-385-9444 ext. 301
Wildfire Smoke Community Training on May 16
Port Townsend, WA. Jefferson County Public Health will be hosting a Wildfire Smoke S...
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Public Health News
Posted on: March 29, 2023
JEFFERSON COUNTY—Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) is excited to announce that our county has been ranked 12th out of 39 counties in Washington State for 2023 by County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R). Health rankings are determin...
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Public Health News
Posted on: March 27, 2023
March 27, 2023
PRESS RELEASE
Bonnie Obremski, Web & Digital Communications Specialist
bobremski@co.jefferson.wa.us
COVID-19 emergency reporting replaced with long-term recommendations
JEFFERSON COUNTY—Jefferson County Public Health&...
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Public Health News
Posted on: March 22, 2023
March 22, 2023
For Immediate Release
Contact: Michael Dawson, Water Quality Manager
Jefferson County Public Health
360-385-9444 ext. 301
Discovery Bay All Species Closure
Port Townsend, WA. Recent clam samples fr...
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Public Health News
Posted on: March 13, 2023
March 13, 2023
For Immediate Release
Amanda Christofferson
Jefferson County Public Health
360-385-9444
CDBG Jefferson County Septic Cost Share Grant
JEFFERSON COUNTY—Jefferson County Public Health announces the availability of gran...
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Public Health News
Posted on: February 3, 2023
For Immediate Release Contact: Michael Dawson, Water Quality ManagerJefferson County Public Health360-385-9444 ext. 301
Port Townsend, WA. Recent clam samples from Discovery Bay tested negative for the biotoxin that causes paralytic shellfish pois...
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Public Health News
Posted on: January 5, 2023
January 5, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Tami Pokorny, Natural Resources Program Coordinator
(360) 379-4498
tpokorny@co.jefferson.wa.us
CONSERVATION FUTURES FUND GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR OPEN SPACE PROJECTS IN JEFFERSON...
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Public Health News
Posted on: December 9, 2022
Communities across our state and around the U.S. are experiencing an unprecedented surge in viral respiratory illnesses, including respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza and COVID-19. As health officers and health care leaders working to improve the...
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Public Health News
Posted on: October 28, 2022
For Immediate Release Contact: Michael Dawson, Water Quality ManagerJefferson County Public Health360-385-9444 x301
Port Townsend, WA. Ongoing testing of shellfish in Quilcene Bay has shown that biotoxins have declined. The Washington State Depart...
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Public Health News
Posted on: October 6, 2022
October 6, 2022
PRESS RELEASE
Bonnie Obremski, COVID-19 Communications Specialist, Jefferson County Public Health, bobremski@co.jefferson.wa.us
Bivalent COVID-19 booster available to anyone eligible at upcoming clinic
JEFFERSON COUNTY&...
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Public Health News
Posted on: October 3, 2022
For Immediate Release Contact: Michael Dawson, Water Quality ManagerJefferson County Public Health360-385-9444 x301
Port Townsend, WA. Harmful algae blooms continue to expand in Jefferson County. Recent shellfish samples taken from Quilcene Bay we...
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Public Health News
Posted on: September 16, 2022
September 16, 2022
For Immediate Release
Contact: Michael Dawson, Water Quality Manager
Jefferson County Public Health
360-385-9444 x301
Oak Bay Shellfish Closure for Biotoxin
PORT TOWNSEND–Recent shellfish samples have confirmed that a harm...
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Public Health News
Posted on: September 14, 2022
For Immediate Release Contact: Michael Dawson, Water Quality ManagerJefferson County Public Health360-385-9444 x301
Port Townsend, WA. Recent shellfish samples taken from Mystery Bay and Fort Flagler showed very elevated levels for the marine biot...
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Public Health News
Posted on: August 29, 2022
For Immediate Release Contact: Michael Dawson, Water Quality ManagerJefferson County Public Health360-385-9444 x301
Port Townsend, WA. A recent clam sample in Oak Bay was found to contain elevated levels of the marine biotoxin that causes Paralyti...
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Public Health News
Posted on: August 25, 2022
August 25, 2022For Immediate Release Contact: Liz Anderson, Communications SpecialistJefferson County Public Healthlanderson@co.jefferson.wa.us 360-385-9400 x405
JEFFERSON COUNTY— Jefferson County residents at high risk for infe...
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Public Health News
Posted on: August 4, 2022
For Immediate Release Contact: Michael Dawson, Water Quality ManagerJefferson County Public Health360-385-9444 ext. 301
Port Townsend, WA. Washington State Department of Health has removed the shellfish biotoxin closure at all Quilcene Bay and Dab...
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Public Health News
Posted on: July 25, 2022
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday forecasted to be the hottest
An excessive heat advisory is in effect for Jefferson County beginning Tues. July 26 through Fri. July 29. Temperatures will vary by location, with south county being the warmest, and more mode...
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Public Health News
Posted on: July 20, 2022
For Immediate Release Contact: Michael Dawson, Water Quality ManagerJefferson County Public Health360-385-9444 x301
Port Townsend, WA Recent shellfish samples were found to contain elevated levels of the marine biotoxin that causes Paralytic Shell...
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Public Health News
Posted on: July 5, 2022
July 5, 2022Immediate ReleaseLiz Anderson, Communications SpecialistJefferson County Public Healthlanderson@co.jefferson.wa.us360-385-9400 x405
JEFFERSON COUNTY— A flock of domestic poultry has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenz...
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Public Health News
Posted on: June 27, 2022
For Immediate Release Contact: Michael Dawson, Water Quality ManagerJefferson County Public Health360-385-9444 ext. 301
Discovery Bay Shellfish Closure
Port Townsend, WA. Recent shellfish samples taken from Discovery Bay contained elevate...
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Public Health News
Posted on: June 22, 2022
June 22, 2022
PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Bonnie Obremski, COVID-19 Communications Specialist for Jefferson County Public Health: bobremski@co.jefferson.wa.us
Jefferson County Public Health to Offer COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 6 Months and Older
JEFFERSON COUNTY...
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Public Health News
Posted on: June 17, 2022
For Immediate Release Contact: Michael Dawson, Water Quality ManagerJefferson County Public Health360-385-9444 ext. 301
Port Townsend, WA. Recent shellfish samples taken from Quilcene Bay contained elevated levels of the marine biotoxin that cause...
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Public Health News
Posted on: June 6, 2022
For Immediate ReleaseJefferson County Public HealthLiz Anderson, Communications Specialist360-385-9405
Jefferson County Board of Health Restructuring, Needs New Members
Jefferson County, WA. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of Jefferson Coun...
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Public Health News
Posted on: April 29, 2022
April 29, 2022
For Immediate Release
Contact: Michael DawsonWater Quality ManagerJefferson County Public Health(360) 385-9444
ANDERSON LAKE HIGH IN TOXIN
Port Townsend, WA – Elevated levels of the potent nerve toxin anatoxin-a we...
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Public Health News
Posted on: April 11, 2022
Denise Banker, MEd., PhD. Community Health Division Director Jefferson County Public Health360-385-9438Jefferson County, WA. Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) recognizes the opioid crisis in Jefferson County and continues to combat m...
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Public Health News
Posted on: March 29, 2022
March 29, 2022 For Immediate Release Contact: Michael Dawson, Water Quality ManagerJefferson County Public Health360-385-9444 ext. 301
Discovery Bay and Admiralty Inlet Opening to All Shellfish Species
Jefferson County, WA. The Department ...
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Public Health News
Posted on: February 15, 2022
February, 15, 2022
PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Bonnie Obremski, COVID-19 Communications Specialist for Jefferson County Public Health: bobremski@co.jefferson.wa.us
Free COVID-19 home test kits available at locations countywide
JEFFERSON COUNTY—People exp...
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Public Health News
Posted on: January 19, 2022
January 19, 2022For Immediate Release
Jefferson County Public Health
Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics on January 29
JEFFERSON COUNTY— Vaccination clinics for children and adults will happen on Saturday...
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Public Health News
Posted on: January 14, 2022
January 14, 2022For Immediate Release
Jefferson County Public Health
Washington State Department of Health
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics on January 22 in Port Townsend and Brinnon
JEFFERSON COUNTY—Two COVID-19 vaccination clinics will happe...
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Public Health News
Posted on: December 27, 2021
December 27, 2021For Immediate ReleaseJefferson County Public HealthDepartment of Emergency Management
Vaccination Clinics Set for January 8 & 15
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UPDATE: Jan. 15 clinic now accepting older children. Details below.
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Public Health News
Posted on: December 9, 2021
December 9, 2021For Immediate ReleaseJefferson County Public HealthDepartment of Emergency Management
MODERNA VACCINATION CLINIC SET FOR DEC. 18
JEFFERSON COUNTY— A Moderna vaccination clinic for people aged 18 and older will happen on Saturday, D...
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Public Health News
Posted on: August 25, 2021
August 25, 2021For Immediate Release
Jefferson County Community HealthDepartment of Emergency Management
Third dose of vaccine recommended for immunocompromised
JEFFERSON COUNTY—People who are moderately to severely immunocompromised who ...
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Public Health News
Posted on: August 11, 2021
August 11, 2021For Immediate Release
Jefferson County Community HealthDepartment of Emergency Management
Vaccine Clinic at School Library on Monday, August 23
QUILCENE–The public is invited to a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Quilcene Scho...
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Public Health News
Posted on: April 9, 2021
April 9, 2021
For Immediate Release
Contact: Michael Dawson, Water Quality Manager
Jefferson County Public Health
360-385-9444 ext. 301
Discovery Bay Shellfish Closure
Port Townsend, WA Recent shellfish samples taken from...
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Public Health News
Posted on: April 5, 2021
April 5, 2021For Immediate Release Jefferson County Public Health360-385-9400
CHIMACUM—Jefferson County Public Health together with the Department of Emergency Management will again operate an appointment-only vaccination clinic on Saturd...
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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 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: 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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