Chelan-Douglas HD

Imagine a day without water. Can't? Neither can we. Let's conserve and protect this precious resource. #ImagineADayWithoutWater #WaterConservation

The NCESD School Nurse Corps is partnering with the @ChelanDouglasHD to offer in person HSI First Aid/CPR-AED Training. Certified instructors will provide instruction, coaching, and support. pdenroller.org/esd171/catalog…

Did you know everyone with breasts should get screened every other year, starting at age 40? A routine mammogram (an X-ray of the breast) is the best way to diagnose and treat cancer early. Are you worried about costs? Find out if you qualify for free screens through the Breast, Cervical, and Colon Health Program at: doh.wa.gov/BCCHP or call 1-888-438-2247.

There’s strength in numbers. Connecting with your neighbors is a great way to expand your support network in case of emergency. bit.ly/ReadyPNW #ReadyPNW #BeReady

Chelan-Douglas Health District was notified this morning of an outage with our server that had impacted incoming calls to our afterhours phone service over the weekend. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. Phone lines are fully operational at this time.

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH), @US_FDA, and @CDCgov have advised people to stop eating all “Diamond Shruumz” brand, mushroom-containing products, including chocolates, gummies, and cones. More at wadoh.info/4cYxQ1g

During heatwaves, people with disabilities are disproportionately affected, straining healthcare and emergency services, and disrupting transportation. In planning for such events, it's crucial to include them as central stakeholders. Learn more: #key" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">epa.gov/climateimpacts…

CDHD News Release: 2024-11 - Air Quality will be available in the newsroom shortly. cdhd.wa.gov/newsroom

Take care inside and out when the sun and heat rise. Stay cool, stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, take breaks, and pay attention to any signs of heat illness.

📷A Board of Health meeting will be held today @ 3:00 Tune in here: cdhd.wa.gov/board-of-health

CDHD News Release: 2024-09 - SMARTGOV is available in the newsroom in both English and Spanish! cdhd.wa.gov/newsroom

The CDHD will hold a Special Open Public BOH Meeting on 5/17 from 3-5 pm @ the Hilton Garden Inn (25 N. Worthen, Wenatchee, WA 98801 in the Riverfront B Room). Learn more here: cdhd.wa.gov

Fact: #Hantavirus can cause Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) - a severe, sometimes fatal respiratory disease. We get reports of 1 to 5 cases of #HPS each year in Washington. Learn More: bit.ly/3vsHKbn

Spring sports are in full swing, and we want to remind coaches and parents to make safety a priority. Anytime someone hits their head – whether from a fall, a hit, a ball or otherwise, it should be taken seriously. Learn more: cdc.gov/headsup/youths…

Is your child younger than six? Do they have Apple Health (Medicaid) coverage? Learn how Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) can connect them for free to a specially trained dentist to give their smile a healthy start abcd-dental.org/resources/for-…

The Chelan-Douglas Medical Reserve Corps will be recruiting volunteers soon! Learn more about Medical Reserve Corps here! youtu.be/0Kcl3u4AMX4

👉Check out the 2024 County Health Ranking data and learn how Chelan-Douglas Health District compares to counties in Washington and across the U.S. countyhealthrankings.org/health-data/co…

Protect the water that people use for swimming, fishing, or drinking. Getting your septic system inspected regularly helps prevent problems that let illnesses seep into groundwater, which connects to lakes, rivers, and drinking wells. For more info: bit.ly/4a6bBoL #WAH2O

Chelan-Douglas Health District has installed a FREE Community Medical Needs Vending Machine in our lobby!

March 8th is your last chance to get at-home COVID-19 tests in the mail at no cost to you! If you have not ordered tests yet, Friday is the last day to place your order online. Order free tests now COVID.gov/tests