The mission of the Grays Harbor County Public Health and Social Services Depatment is to collaborate with community partners to effectively promote, improve and protect the mental and physical health and safety of Grays Harbor County residents in a way that respects the culture of our community.

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H1N1 Influenza A (Swine) Flu
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Latch On to Breastfeeding-
a training opportunity for local providers
The Washington State Department of Health's Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program is offering a free breastfeeding training for local WIC and health care staff on August 13, 2009.  Education contact hours will be provided for those pursuing IBCLC requirements.  Click here for more information.

Girls Inc. Summer Session
The Girls Inc. summer session begins Wednesday July 1st!  Weekly sessions for girls entering 6th-12th grades will be offered through August 26th at the Health Department (2109 Sumner Avenue, Aberdeen).  Click here for more information!

Service Opportunity
Grays Harbor Medical Reserve Corps
AmeriCorps*VISTA Member
Grays Harbor Public Health and Social Services invites applications for a full-time AmeriCorps*VISTA member.  Benefits include $833/month living allowance, $4,725 education award and health benefits for member. This position will support community resiliency by working with a program that recruits, trains and develops exercises for medical and non-medical volunteers to be prepared to serve during disasters, as well as education projects that support the health of the community. Ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, organized and self-directed. One year commitment to start Aug 24, 2009. Must be 18 yrs of age, no upper age limit. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

Click here for more information or contact Nora LeBlanc at (360)532-8631 ext. 484 or nleblanc@co.grays-harbor.wa.us.

Download AmeriCorps*VISTA application 

Community Task Force
On Mental Health and Substance Abuse
The Grays Harbor County Commissioners have asked a task force of local citizens to examine the issues related to a possible sales tax increase and provide them with a report and a recommendation on whether or not such an increase should be enacted locally.
Click here for more information.

Grays Harbor Medical Reserve Corps

The Grays Harbor Medical Reserve Corps, a group sponsored by Grays Harbor Public Health and Social Services, is seeking local volunteers who can help address the health needs of their neighbors and community in times of emergency or disaster.   
Click here for more information and to download an application to become a Medical Reserve Corps volunteer.

All information is general in nature and is not intended to be used as a substitute for appropriate professional advice.