Dear Readers,

The sun is shining in Jefferson County and Public Health staff are out participating in community events and sharing our programs and services with the public. Stop by our booth at Olympic Pride’s Beyond the Rainbow on June 10^th supporting and celebrating our LGBTQIA+ community. Getting outdoors is good for our mental health but with a hot dry summer ahead for our peninsular region, it’s always good practice to refresh your knowledge and awareness of water safety, heat-related illness, wildfire risk level, and what to do when our air quality is poor. Be safe and have fun! - Apple Martine, JCPH Director

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Did you know we offer men's services in our clinic like Preventive health screening, STI screening and PrEP?

To make an appointment, call us at 360-385-9400.

We offer programs and services for: Clinical Health, Communicable Disease, Family Support, Tobacco and Substance Use Prevention

Environmental Public Health

Governed by a local Board of Health, we provide a wide array of public health and human services. We strive to protect the health of all Jefferson County residents by promoting healthy communities and environments.

Conservation Futures Program

Drinking Water Program

Food Program

Septic System Program

Community Safety

Solid Waste Program

Water Quality Program

Water Resources

Jefferson County Public Health has launched a new permitting database! Permitting response times may take longer during training and after we launch. We appreciate your patience.

WIC Benefits for the Farmer's Market

2023 WIC Farmers Market Benefits are expected to be available and mailed to eligible WIC participants, while supplies last, starting in mid-June. Please call our office 360-385-9432 to confirm your interest and your mailing address.

Click here for more information about our WIC Nutrition Program

Climate & Health

Impacts from climate-related events such as adverse weather, flooding, heat, and wildfire smoke affect Jefferson County residents in many ways.

For more information and guidance, check out our new Climate & Health, Heat & Wildfire Smoke Pages

Activity Update

JCPH will have a booth at the Sound of Pride on June 10 at Pope Marine Park in downtown Port Townsend from 11 AM to 6 PM. Stop by our booth for information about our programs and services and spin the wheel to win some pride swag!
A vacancy has opened on our Board of Health. For more information:
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On May 16, we held a free Wildfire Smoke Community Training in downtown Port Townsend. Attendees learned how to:
-prepare before smoke events
-when to limit or cancel outdoor activities for children or adults
-create indoor safer air spaces
-take precautions when outdoors during smoke events
This training was recorded and will be available on our website soon!
Get up to $35,000 for septic repairs or replacement! Build, replace, or repair your septic system with a cost share grant for residents with low to moderate income. Find details and online application here: Septic Cost Share Program or call the Environmental Health desk at 360-385-9444.

Want to join our team? We are currently hiring for:

-Public Health Nurse I or II

Watch our website for more openings! Visit: www.co.jefferson.wa.us/jobs.aspx