Adams County Health Department
- State
- Washington
- County
- Adams County
- City
- Othello
- Postal Code
- 99344
- Location
- 425 East Main Street
- Phone
- 509-488-2031
- Fax
- co.adams.wa.us
The Adams County Health Department is your local public health agency located at 425 East Main Street, Othello, Washington, 99344. They are a group of caring professionals from the Adams County Health Department in Othello, Washington, whose mission is to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Adams County County.
Having served the community since before statehood, the Adams County Health Department has a rich history that spans more than 121 years. In 1895, organization was established as the Adams County County Board of Health and was later incorporated into the Washington State Department of Public Health in 1911.
Today, Adams County Health Department organization serves over 95190 residents through various programs and services. Throughout the history, Adams County Health Department has continually adapted to meet the needs of Adams County community through many challenging events, including:
- The outbreak of polio from 1916-to 1917
- The influenza pandemic of 1918
- The economic depression of the 1930s
- The measles epidemic in 1954-1955
- Reductions in funding during the 1980s
- The HIV/AIDS epidemic from 1981 to present
Services Offered by the Adams County Health Department
The Adams County Health Department is requesting proposals from qualified firms or individuals to develop the Adams County County community health assessment and the health improvement plan for Adams County County. The purpose of the Adams County Health Department and improvement plan is to provide evidence-based data and information on factors that influence the health of Adams County County residents.
The Adams County Health Department’s vision is to develop a community-wide effort to improve the health status of all Adams County County residents through prevention strategies, partnerships, education, and advocacy efforts.
Today Adams County Health Department staff provide services that promote and protect the health of the Adams County community. These services include:
- Othello Restaurant inspections
- Food worker cards for Adams County County residents
- Childhood immunizations for Adams County County residents
- WIC – Women, Infants and Children nutrition program in Adams County community
- Infectious disease control and prevention in Adams County County
- Environmental health permits and inspections in Adams County County
- Dental sealants (for Children)
- Maternal/child health services in Othello
- Adams County Health education programs
To request a copy of a birth, death, or marriage certificate or make an appointment at the Adams County County residents office, don’t hesitate to contact their Adams County County residents office at 509-488-2031 or visit their website to learn more about the Adams County Health Department.
Directions
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