Public Health & Social Services

Board of Health (BOH) Seeking Applicants for the Public Health and Social Services Advisory Board

The Lewis County Board of Health (BOH) is seeking applications for individuals to serve on the Lewis County Public Health & Social Services Advisory Board. The eleven-member volunteer board focuses on providing recommendations to the Board of Health (BOH) regarding a variety of community health, environmental health, and social service issues.

Applicants should be aware that only Lewis County residents may be considered for these positions. To apply, please submit an application to Kendra Garrison, Clerk of the Board of Health, via email at BOH@lewiscountywa.gov. The deadline to apply is 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.

The application can be found below:
2024 PHSS Advisory Board Application

Health is the foundation of a thriving community. We work with others to build a solid foundation that supports good health for all by making sure everyone has clean air and water, healthy food, and access to healthcare and safe neighborhoods.

Mission: Lewis County Public Health & Social Services strives to encourage local, regional, state and national relationships and opportunities to protect, promote and improve the health of our community.

Vision: A Safe, Healthy and Thriving Lewis County.

These statements were developed and accepted as part of our ongoing strategic planning process. Through strategic planning, we hope to align our strengths and services with the public health needs in our community.

What do we do? Lewis County Public Health and Social Services has put together informational brochures for each of our divisions, available in English and Spanish. For hard copies of this information brochure, please contact CommunityServicesDivision@lewiscountywa.gov.

Public Health & Social Services

360 NW North Street

Chehalis, WA, 98532

Phone: (360) 740-1223

Fax: (360) 740-1472

Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

Contact Public Health & Social Services

WIC - Women, Infant, and Children

Phone: 360-740-1255

Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Thursday*, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday

*For appointments between 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., please call WIC at 360-740-1255, to let them know you have arrived - the front door will be locked.

Veteran's Services

Phone: 360-740-1417

Email: patrick.goulbourne@lewiscountywa.gov

By Appointment Only

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Dr. Joseph Wiley

Health Officer

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Meja Handlen

Director

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John Abplanalp

Deputy Director