Jefferson County: Partial Recreational Shellfish Harvesting Opening

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...

Shellfish Closures Expand

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...

Discovery and Mats Mats Bays, and Port Ludlow, Shellfish Closure

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...

Cooling Centers in Jefferson County Now Open

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...

Mobile App for Jefferson County Public Health

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...

Crocheted/Knitted Breast Models Needed for Public Health

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...

Discovery Bay All Shellfish Species Closure

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 ...

Jefferson County Board of Health Vacancy

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...

Request for Proposals: North Pacific Coast Marine Resources Committee

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...

Septic System Classes Offered

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. ...

JCPH has Launched a New Site for Healthcare Providers

For Immediate ReleaseLiz AndersonWeb & Digital Communications Specialistlanderson@co.jefferson.wa.us360-385-9405

Check out our new Provider Resources site! It’s a one-stop shop for all of the expert information healthcare providers need: jeff...

Second Bivalent Booster Recommended for 65+ and Immunocompromised

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...

Anderson Lake Closed Due to Toxin

For Immediate Release 

Contact: Michael Dawson

Water Quality Manager

Jefferson County Public Health

(360) 385-9444           

Port Townsend, WA – Elevated levels of the ...

Discovery Bay Shellfish Biotoxin Warning Removed

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...

Jefferson County Public Health Hero Award Winners

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...

Wildfire Smoke Community Training on May 16

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...

2023 County Health Rankings

JEFFERSON COUNTY—Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) is excited to announce that our county has been ranked 12^th out of 39 counties in Washington State for 2023 by County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R). Health rankings are determin...

COVID-19 emergency reporting replaced with long-term recommendations

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&...

Discovery Bay All Species Closure

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...

CDBG Jefferson County Septic Cost Share Grant

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...

Jefferson County Public Health is Celebrating 2023 National Public Health Week Beginning April 3rd

Glenn GilbertJefferson County Public Health360-385-9400info@jeffersoncountypublichealth.org

Jefferson County Public Health is Celebrating 2023 National Public Health Week Beginning April 3rd

Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) is celebrating National Publ...

Discovery Bay Shellfish Biotoxin Warning Removed

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...

Grants available: Conservation Futures Program

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...

Local Health Officers and Health Care Leaders Recommend Wearing Masks Indoors

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...

Quilcene Bay Shellfish Advisory Removed

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...

Bivalent (omicron) COVID-19 booster clinic for children 5 and older

October 13, 2022

Click here to view Spanish translation. 

PRESS RELEASE 

Bonnie Obremski, COVID-19 Communications Specialist, Jefferson County Public Health, bobremski@co.jefferson.wa.us

Bivalent (omicron) COVID-19 booster clinic for childre...

Bivalent COVID-19 booster available to anyone eligible at upcoming clinic

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&...

Quilcene Bay Shellfish Closure

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...

Oak Bay Shellfish Closure for Biotoxin

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...

Shellfish Closure at Fort Flagler, Mystery Bay, and Kilisut Harbor

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...

Bivalent (Omicron) COVID-19 booster available at upcoming clinics

September 9, 2022 

PRESS RELEASE 

Bonnie Obremski, COVID-19 Communications Specialist, Jefferson County Public Health, bobremski@co.jefferson.wa.us

Click here to view Spanish translation.

Bivalent COVID-19 booster available at upcoming clini...

Oak Bay Butter and Varnish Clam Closure Due To Biotoxins

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...

JYENNOS Vaccination Available Soon at Jefferson County Public Health

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...

Clínica de vacunaciones en Quilcene del COVID-19 el sábado 10 de septiembre

August 22, 2022 

PRESS RELEASE 

Bonnie Obremski, COVID-19 Communications Specialist, Jefferson County Public Health, bobremski@co.jefferson.wa.us

Clínica de vacunaciones en Quilcene del COVID-19 el sábado 10 de septiem...

Quilcene COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday, September 10

August 22, 2022 

PRESS RELEASE 

Bonnie Obremski, COVID-19 Communications Specialist, Jefferson County Public Health, bobremski@co.jefferson.wa.us

Spanish translation of press release, click here. 

Click here to view clinic flier.

Qui...

Regístrese para recibir la vacuna Novavax COVID-19

18 de agosto de 2022

NOTA DE PRENSA 

Bonnie Obremski, COVID-19 Especialista en Comunicaciones 

Salud Pública del Condado Jefferson 

bobremski@co.jefferson.wa.us

Posters: English Version, Spanish Version

Regístres...

Sign up to receive a Novavax COVID-19 vaccination

August 18, 2022 

PRESS RELEASE 

Bonnie Obremski, COVID-19 Communications Specialist, Jefferson County Public Health, bobremski@co.jefferson.wa.us

Spanish translation of press release, click here. 

Posters: English Version, Spanish V...

Quilcene and Dabob Bay Shellfish Biotoxin Closure Removed

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...

Heat Advisory in Effect for Jefferson County

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...

PSP Closure: Fort Flagler, Mystery Bay, and Kilisut Harbor

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...

COVID-19 vaccine clinics for children 6 months and older offered in Quilcene

July 14, 2022 

PRESS RELEASE 

Bonnie Obremski, COVID-19 Communications Specialist, Jefferson County Public Health, bobremski@co.jefferson.wa.us

Spanish translation of press release, click here. 

Clinic posters: English Version, Span...

Avian Influenza in Jefferson County

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...

Discovery Bay Shellfish Closure

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...

Jefferson County Public Health to Offer COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 6 Months and Older

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...

Jefferson County Public Health to Streamline COVID-19 Data Reporting

June 21, 2022

PRESS RELEASE

Click here for Spanish translation. 

Contact: Bonnie Obremski, COVID-19 Communications Specialist for Jefferson County Public Health: bobremski@co.jefferson.wa.us

Jefferson County Public Health Streamlines COVID-19 Data Re...

Quilcene and Dabob Bay Shellfish Closure

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...

Jefferson County Board of Health Restructuring, Needs New Members

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...

Anderson Lake High in Toxin

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...

Opioid Crisis in Jefferson County

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...

Second Booster Dose Now Offered to People 50 and Older

March 31, 2022

PRESS RELEASE

Click here to view a Spanish translation of this press release. 

Contact: Bonnie Obremski, COVID-19 Communications Specialist for Jefferson County Public Health: bobremski@co.jefferson.wa.us

Second Booster Dose Now Offere...

Discovery Bay and Admiralty Inlet Opening to All Shellfish Species

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 ...

Jefferson County Public Health recommends mask-wearing, if not required

March 9, 2022

PRESS RELEASE

Contact: Bonnie Obremski, COVID-19 Communications Specialist for Jefferson County Public Health: bobremski@co.jefferson.wa.us

Spanish Translation of Press Release

Jefferson County Public Health recommends mask-wearing, if not requi...

Jefferson County Indoor Masking Order Now Lifting March 11, Following Updated CDC Recommendations

February, 28, 2022

PRESS RELEASE

Contact: Bonnie Obremski, COVID-19 Communications Specialist for Jefferson County Public Health: bobremski@co.jefferson.wa.us

Spanish Translation of Press Release

Jefferson County Indoor Masking Order Now Lifting March 11, &am...

Jefferson County Indoor Masking Order to Be Lifted March 21

February, 17, 2022

PRESS RELEASE

Contact: Bonnie Obremski, COVID-19 Communications Specialist for Jefferson County Public Health: bobremski@co.jefferson.wa.us

Spanish Translation of Press Release

UPDATE 02/28/2022: Order now to be rescinded March 11. Read mor...

Free home test kits, masks

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...

Public Health Order Update

February, 11, 2022

PRESS RELEASE

Contact: Bonnie Obremski, COVID-19 Communications Specialist for Jefferson County Public Health: bobremski@co.jefferson.wa.us

Spanish Translation of Press Release

JEFFERSON COUNTY—On Friday, March 11, Dr. Al...

Vaccination Clinics in February

January 28, 2022

For Immediate Release

Jefferson County Public Health

Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management

Spanish Translation of Press Release

Two vaccination clinics scheduled in February

JEFFERSON COUNTY— Two vaccination clinics will...

Vaccination Clinics on January 29

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...

Vaccination Clinics on January 22

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...

Vaccination Clinics Set for January 8 & 15

December 27, 2021For Immediate ReleaseJefferson County Public HealthDepartment of Emergency Management

Vaccination Clinics Set for January 8 & 15

Click Here for Spanish Translation

UPDATE: Jan. 15 clinic now accepting older children. Details below.

JEFFER...

Moderna vaccination clinic set for Dec. 18

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...

Vaccination Clinics Planned for Third Dose for Immunocompromised

August 27, 2021For Immediate Release

Jefferson County Community HealthDepartment of Emergency Management

Spanish Translation of Press Release

THIRD-DOSE VACCINE CLINICS PLANNED FOR IMMUNOCOMPROMISED

JEFFERSON COUNTY— Two drive-through vacci...

Third dose of vaccine recommended for immunocompromised

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 ...

Vaccine Clinic at Quilcene School Library on Monday, August 23

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...

DISCOVERY BAY SHELLFISH CLOSURE

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...

CHIMACUM CLINIC OPEN APRIL 17 FOR FIRST DOSE VACCINATION

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...

WA Healthplanfinder's Open Enrollment

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...

Oak Bay Closed Due to Marine Biotoxins; Other Areas Open

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...

Dept. of Health Urges Recreational Shellfish Harvesters to Follow ‘Three Cs’

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...

Lethal Levels of Shellfish Biotoxin Found at Fort Flagler; Port Townsend Bay Closes

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...

26 Local Eateries Receive the 2016 Award for Safe Food Handling

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 ...

Port Ludlow including Mats Mats Bay Closed Due to Marine Biotoxins

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 ...

Admiralty Inlet South to Kinney Point on Marrowstone Island Closed Due to Marine Biotoxins

August 23, 2017

For Immediate Release Contact: Stuart Whitford, DirectorJefferson County Environmental Health & Water Quality360.385.9411info@jeffersoncounty.publichealth.org

Admiralty Inlet South to Kinney Point on Marrowstone Island Closed Du...

Hot Weather Safety for the Summer Months

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...

Port Townsend Bay, Kilisut Harbor and Mystery Bay Shellfish Closed Due to Marine Biotoxins

July 19, 2017

For Immediate Release Contact: Michael DawsonJefferson County Environmental Health360.385.9444 x301info@jeffersoncounty.publichealth.org

Port Townsend Bay, Kilisut Harbor and Mystery Bay Shellfish Closed Due to Marine Biotoxins

Port To...

Sports Physicals Available for Student Athletes

For Immediate Release Contact: Department of Public Health360.385.9400info@jeffersoncounty.publichealth.org

Sports Physicals Available for Student AthletesThe Jefferson County School Based Health Centers (SBHC) is offering sports physicals. Any in...

Discovery Bay and the Strait of Juan de Fuca Closed Due to Marine Biotoxins

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...

Gibbs Lake Closed Due to Toxin

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...