Elevated levels of the potent nerve toxin anatoxin-a were detected in a water sample taken from Anderson Lake on Monday, April 25th. Washington State Parks has posted “Danger – Keep Out of Lake” signs at access points to the park alerting visitors... Read on...

Jefferson County, WA: Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) recognizes the opioid crisis in Jefferson County and continues to combat misinformation. Since 2016, JCPH has been providing opioid overdose medication at no cost to the public... Read on...

A fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for people aged 50 and older is now available following authorization by the U.S. Federal Drug Administration (FDA) and approval by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Jefferson County, WA. The Department of Health has opened Discovery Bay from Diamond Point to Fort Worden and Admiralty Inlet including Fort Flagler for recreational harvesting of all shellfish species. Read on...

For National Public Health Week, JCPH and the Jefferson Co. Board of Health honor people and organizations who make a significant contribution to improving health in Jefferson County...Nominations are open to the public through April 18, 2022. Read on...

Mask-wearing in indoor, public places is still recommended as the safest course of action, even as the county health order requiring masking lifts on March 11 at 11:59 p.m.