Dear Readers,Happy New Year to All! 2022 was a year of emerging through and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic for JCPH. We spent the year rebuilding in many ways; vacant positions have been filled and our staff is growing to reinforce capacity and expand programming. For us, 2023 is a year to promote health and dignity for all people in our community, rooted in renewed optimism to make our world a better place. -Apple Martine, Director |
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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.
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. |
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Calling all restaurant owners
On March 1, 2023, a new WA State Law goes into effect. Most food establishments must have an employee with a CFPM (Certified Food Protection Manager) certificate. Courses are available in-person and online. Learn more at: tinyurl.com/FoodWorkersJeffCoWA
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DON'T FORGET!Don’t forget to renew your Food Service Permit by January 31, 2023. If you did not receive your renewal mailer, contact us at foodsafety@co.jefferson.wa.us or 360-385-9444. |
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JUMP! PlaygroundAnna McEnery, JCPH’s Developmental Disabilities and Behavioral Health Coordinator, JUMP! Board member, and staff to the Accessible Community Advisory Committee (ACAC), supported Sarah Grossman, JUMP! Board President and ACAC member to acquire an Accessible Communities grant worth $8,611.00. This grant purchased a piece of playground equipment called the Serenity Bench for the JUMP! Playground.
Click here for more information on Developmental Disability Services
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Activity Update- Staff worked with local facilitators from Usawa Consulting to complete a 3-month course in anti-racist literacy training, which was funded by a grant awarded to our communications team from the National Association of County and City Health Officials. Continued funding means even more employees and partners will have the opportunity to receive diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility training in 2023.
- In March 2022, JCPH’s EHS I, Nick Lawlor, helped implement the automotive degreaser replacement program in JeffCo, by working with Ben Richardson of Satch Works Auto Repair in Port Hadlock. With a grant through the WA State Department of Ecology, Ben was fully reimbursed for a new, more environmentally friendly, aqueous-based SmartWasher system and a 6-month supply of OzzyMats and OzzyJuice to go with it. This state program helps reduce the use of ecologically harmful degreasers as many solvent-based degreasers are destructive to the environment and become dangerous waste once the product has been used. Know a local business that might be interested? Visit: tinyurl.com/PollutionPreventionJeffCo
- From January 1-October 31, 2022, JCPH distributed 106 naloxone kits, giving our community the ability to stop overdoses. Naloxone (NARCAN®) is available any time during normal business hours at JCPH's main clinic: 615 Sheridan, Port Townsend.
- Join us this Spring for a FREE 5-week workshop for parents/guardians/connected adults of adolescents. Virtual info session on January 23, link below.
- To attend a virtual series, register with Holly Gumm: hgumm@co.jefferson.wa.us
- To attend in-person in South County, register with Holly Gumm hgumm@co.jefferson.wa.us
- To attend in-person in Port Townsend, register with Lindsay Scalf: lscalf@co.jefferson.wa.us 360.385.9419 - Port Townsend series (February 28-March 28) will be hosted at the Recovery Café - 939 Kearney St, Tuesdays from 6-8 pm Virtual info session link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArf-mgqDstHNHaV-4GFU-UwRBy81wECwW8 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.
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Want to join our team? We are currently hiring for:
- Environmental Health Specialist (coming soon!)
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