Lewis County Public Health & Social Services

#FunFactFriday: USDA purchases 2 billion pounds of food from American farmers to feed children in schools. This not only provides #NutritionSecurity, but supports local agriculture. #AgWeek Get more fun facts about local foods in school: ow.ly/GCy550IkNzr

We’ve recently seen an increase in reports of people getting sick with norovirus-like illness (vomiting & diarrhea) after eating raw oysters in restaurants. Eating raw or undercooked oysters carries a high risk of making you sick. Learn more: publichealthinsider.com/2022/03/25/lik…

Are you looking for a tuberculosis test in Lewis County? Valley View offers TB testing, but not on Thursdays for $20. For more information, call (360) 330-9595. Lower Columbia also offers tests for $25. For more information, call (360) 748-7555 doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-f…

UPDATE – Food benefit emergency allotments: DSHS has received approval to provide extra food benefits up to the maximum allowed for each household for April 2022.

If you normally receive your food benefits April 1 - 2, you will see the emergency allotment amount on your EBT card April 2. If you normally receive your food benefits between April 3 - 20, you will receive the full amount on your regular issuance date.

DSHS will continue to request future federal emergency allotments on a month-by-month basis. If you have questions about your food benefits, please call 877-501-2233 or log on to washingtonconnection.org.

Los adolescentes toman mejores decisiones si saben que los adultos les van a ayudar. InicieLaCoversacion.org

Teens make better decisions if they know that adults will have their back. STARTTALKINGNOW.ORG

There is no safe way to mix #drugs. Mixing drugs can negatively impact vital organs and increase your chances of an #overdose. Learn more about the risks: go.usa.gov/xzEPj #StopOverdose #NDAFW

This is Quitting es un programa de consejos personalizados basado en la edad (entre de 13 a 24 años) y los productos que están usando para dar sugerencias apropiadas a adolescentes y adultos jóvenes sobre dejar de usar productos de tabaco. truthinitiative.org/thisisquitting

This is Quitting is tailored based on age (within 13 to 24 years old) and product usage to give teens and young adults’ appropriate recommendations about quitting. truthinitiative.org/thisisquitting

Now hiring for various positions. For more information, visit: jobs.lewiscountywa.gov

It's never too late to start talking with your kids about the dangers ⚠️ of alcohol and other drugs. If you think your child may be drinking, visit #TalkTheyHearYou to learn more about the warning signs and how you can find help ➡️ fal.cn/3ndyU #NDAFW

La gripe se está propaganda. Vacunarte contra la gripe es más importante que nunca. La vacuna no solo te protege a ti, sino también a tus seres queridos y a tu comunidad, y ya está disponible a través de proveedores medicos y farmacias cerca de ti. CombatLaGripe.org

Algunas personas son más propensas a tener complicaciones graves por la gripe que pueden resultar en hospitalización o incluso la muerte. Aprende quién tiene up alto riesgo de complicaciones relacionadas con la gripe. espanol.cdc.gov/enes/flu/preve… #combatelagripe

**Location Update** A public forum to seek community input on a night-by-night shelter facility being established in Lewis County, will be held on March 31st at the Lewis County Fairgrounds’ Blue Pavilion, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. **Locación actualizada** pabellón azul