Cowlitz County

Health Department

CURRENT EVENTS AND ISSUES

H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) information H1N1 is expected to spread rapidly this fall.  Stay informed on the best ways to keep healthy and prevent flu from spreading.  More H1N1 influenza > If you have any concerns or questions about exposure to Influenza A H1N1 (previously known as Swine Flu), please call the regional call center for SW Washington toll-free at 877-510-2772.

Press Release:  11-19-2009 Great American Smoke Out

Press Release:  Seasonal Flu Shots

Press Release:  Holiday Bazaar Food Permits

Press Release: Silver Lake's Blue Green Algae Posted Cautionary Level 1

New DOH Webpage that Lists Food Recalls Affecting Washington State

Press Release: Community Residents Encouraged to Participate in Workgroup on Local Environmental Health Issues

Changes in Vaccines for Children at the Health Department

2008 Cowlitz County Health Department Annual Report of Activities

Communicable Disease Newsletter (Summer 2009)

Cowlitz County Pathways 2020 Community Report Card 2008 (High Resolution)    (Low Resolution)

Community Environmental Health Assessment Website

CDC Video: Why Flu Vaccination Matters

Notifiable Disease and Conditions
Diseases and conditions that are notifiable are required to be reported immediately by health care providers in the state of Washington to the  Health Department, effective October 2000.