PERTUSSIS ALERT

July 28, 2010

We have notification of two cases of Pertussis in our community. As you may know, this year California is experiencing the largest incidence of Pertussis in the last 50 years; over a thousand cases and six deaths in infants so far in 2010. I need your assistance helping minimize the impact of this disease in our community....click HERE for more information.

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To report a public health emergency or notifiable condition, call:   524-2650

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Please contact the health department at 524-2650 or visit the appropriate office listed above for information regarding:

• Health Policies
• County Health Ordinances
• Public Health WACs and RCWs

Mission
Improve the quality of life through disease prevention, health promotion, and public health programs.

Walla Walla County Health Department
Walla Walla County Health Department (WWCHD) is a part of the Public Health Network and works closely with State and Federal agencies and provides programs and services at the local level.  The WWCHD also partners with community organizations in a number of ways to support essential services.  The local Board of Health, which consists of the Board of County Commissioners and the health officer, governs the WWCHD.

The Walla Walla County Health Department is funded by a combination of user fees, county funds, state and federal grants.  There is no dedicated funding source for public health in Washington State.  The WWCHD 2009 budget is about $2.3 million dollars.

About Walla Walla County Health Department
The Walla Walla County Health Department is always working for a safer and healthier community.  As Walla Walla County's public health leader and partner, we are part of the state and national public health network to protect and promote the health of every resident.