Weekly respiratory illness update: Emergency department visits and hospitalizations for COVID-19 decreased in Clark County. Check out the graphic below for details.

And visit our website for additional Clark County data: shorturl.at/auAM6

Learn how to make three versatile & environmentally friendly household green cleaners! Join the experts with Composter Recyclers for a FREE workshop on Green Cleaning 6:30-8 pm Wednesday, May 8. For more info & to register: bit.ly/3LBmeqC

Clark County Public Health offices are closed today (April 30) for a staff training event. Our offices will resume regular hours on Wednesday, May 1.

Online services will continue to be available: clark.wa.gov/public-health

Do you have a teen trying to navigate the stress of test-taking season & other pressures from the school year coming to an end? Consider reducing their household chores, encouraging walks & spending time w/ their friends, & setting realistic expectations: shorturl.at/elzAK

Join our expert Composter Recyclers for a FREE in-person training on how to compost. Try different composting systems & learn how to identify weeds! This workshop is 10-11:30 am Wednesday, May 1. Learn more & register: clarkcountycomposts.org/workshops

Weekly respiratory illness update: The percent of emergency department visits & hospitalizations for respiratory viruses held steady during the most recent week, with little change from the previous week. For additional Clark County data: shorturl.at/auAM6

Heads up! Clark County Public Health offices will be closed Tuesday, April 30 for a staff training event. Our offices will resume regular hours on Wednesday, May 1.

Online services will continue to be available: clark.wa.gov/public-health

Learn tips on how to live a low-waste lifestyle at a FREE workshop hosted by our Composter Recycler program 6:30-8 pm Wednesday, May 1 at Waste Connections of WA office in Orchards. For info & to register: bit.ly/3LBmeqC

Our Composter Recycler program will be sharing information on ways to reduce waste & compost food scraps at the Grandmother Camus Unveiled Earth Day celebration! Visit their table for an interactive worm bin composting activity 1-4 pm Saturday, April 20: fourthplainforward.org/events-listing…

Clark County businesses: Come learn about sustainability opportunities related to reuse & safe refill of consumer-owned food & beverage containers! Join the Clark County Green Business community for the Morning Blend 8:30-10 am Wednesday, May 1: clarkgreenbiz.com/news-and-event…

Weekly respiratory illness update: Emergency department visits and hospitalizations for COVID-19, influenza and RSV remain low in Clark County. Check out the graphic below for details.

And visit our website for additional Clark County data: shorturl.at/auAM6

Opening the windows in your home to let fresh air inside? Just remember: window screens are not designed to keep children in. If you have young children in your home, consider installing window safety & fall prevention devices: bit.ly/41OMceU

Food service often uses disposable products. While convenient, these products create waste, add to pollution, and leach toxic chemicals. Washington has new requirements every food service establishment should know about. 
Learn more here: ecology.wa.gov/blog/april-202…

Learn how to build & plant a raised garden bed on top of any type of soil – clay, sand, grass, or weeds! Join the experts w/ the Composter Recycler program for a FREE webinar on Lasagna Composting 7-8 pm Wednesday, April 24. For info & to register: bit.ly/3LBmeqC

Extreme heat, ice storms, wildfires & other emergencies happen. The good news is there’s a lot you can do to prepare for & stay informed about events like these. Start by taking 5 minutes to sign up to receive public alerts: PublicAlerts.org/signup

Don’t miss the next Environmental Film Series show! Join us 4:30-7 pm Tuesday, April 23 at the Vancouver Community Library in downtown Vancouver for a free showing of the documentary “Windshipped.” There will be pizza! Learn more: shorturl.at/epyJQ

Weekly respiratory illness update: Emergency department visits and hospitalizations for COVID-19 increased slightly but remain low in Clark County. Check out the graphic below for details.

And visit our website for additional Clark County data: shorturl.at/auAM6

Today is National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day! Let’s come together to educate, support, & empower young people to know their HIV status. Clark County Public Health offers free HIV & STI testing! Learn about in-person testing and at-home, self-test kits: clark.wa.gov/public-health/…

Turn your kitchen trimmings into garden gold! Learn how to construct & maintain a worm bin by joining the experts the experts with our Composter Recycler program for a FREE webinar 7-8 pm Wednesday, April 17. For more info & to register: bit.ly/3LBmeqC

Confusion over the “use by” and “sell by” dates on food products can result in throwing away wholesome food. Understanding the meaning of dates will reduce food waste & save money. For more: bit.ly/3LABy3n

Compost your food scraps: bit.ly/3nZogXS