Cowlitz County Health Department
- State
- Washington
- County
- Cowlitz County
- City
- Longview
- Postal Code
- 98632
- Location
- 1952 9th Avenue
- Phone
- 360-414-5599
- Fax
- co.cowlitz.wa.us
The Cowlitz County Health Department is your local public health agency located at 1952 9th Avenue, Longview, Washington, 98632. They are a group of caring professionals from the Cowlitz County Health Department in Longview, Washington, whose mission is to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Cowlitz County County.
Having served the community since before statehood, the Cowlitz County Health Department has a rich history that spans more than 119 years. In 1890, organization was established as the Cowlitz County County Board of Health and was later incorporated into the Washington State Department of Public Health in 1914.
Today, Cowlitz County Health Department organization serves over 97862 residents through various programs and services. Throughout the history, Cowlitz County Health Department has continually adapted to meet the needs of Cowlitz 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 Cowlitz County Health Department
The Cowlitz County Health Department is requesting proposals from qualified firms or individuals to develop the Cowlitz County County community health assessment and the health improvement plan for Cowlitz County County. The purpose of the Cowlitz County Health Department and improvement plan is to provide evidence-based data and information on factors that influence the health of Cowlitz County County residents.
The Cowlitz County Health Department’s vision is to develop a community-wide effort to improve the health status of all Cowlitz County County residents through prevention strategies, partnerships, education, and advocacy efforts.
Today Cowlitz County Health Department staff provide services that promote and protect the health of the Cowlitz County community. These services include:
- Longview Restaurant inspections
- Food worker cards for Cowlitz County County residents
- Childhood immunizations for Cowlitz County County residents
- WIC – Women, Infants and Children nutrition program in Cowlitz County community
- Infectious disease control and prevention in Cowlitz County County
- Environmental health permits and inspections in Cowlitz County County
- Dental sealants (for Children)
- Maternal/child health services in Longview
- Cowlitz County Health education programs
To request a copy of a birth, death, or marriage certificate or make an appointment at the Cowlitz County County residents office, don’t hesitate to contact their Cowlitz County County residents office at 360-414-5599 or visit their website to learn more about the Cowlitz County Health Department.
Directions
Refer the map below to find the driving directions.