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Public Health & Social Services Department Will Be Closed December 6, 2018
All Lewis County Public Health & Social Services offices will be closed all day on Thursday, December 6, 2018 for an all-member meeting. No services will be available to the ...
Prevent Childhood Lead Poisoning
Lead poisoning is considered one of the most preventable environmental diseases among children. It can cause permanent behavior, learning and hearing problems, seizures, and even death. During National Lead Poisoning ...
Supporting Lewis County Residents with Developmental Disabilities
Across the cities, towns, and rural countryside, approximately 540 adults and children with developmental disabilities call Lewis County home. Using federal, state, and local funds, Lewis County Public Health & ...
Seasonal Health Alert - Halloween Safety Tips
Fall is here, time for pumpkins, corn mazes, apple cider, leaves and Halloween! With trick-or-treating season right around the corner, the Washington Poison Center offers some safety tips to ensure ...
Lewis County Public Health on Twitter
Lewis County Public Health & Social Services has joined the “Twittersphere” with the username @LCPHSS. Follow us to receive frequent messages with links to more in-depth information on your health, ...
Disabled Persons Can Weather Winter Storms With Energy Resilience - October 2018
Conversations around town have turned to winter storms—ice, snow and wind are common at this time of year, and it can be hard to know how to be prepared. For ...
Lewis County Public Health & Social Services Selected for National Pilot Program
Lewis County Public Health & Social Services (LCPHSS) has been selected as one of five health departments in the nation to participate in a 12-month Learning Laboratory created to identify ...
RFP for Homeless Housing Funds Amended 10/19/18
This announcement is amended to extend question period through October 31. Lewis County is seeking qualified applicants to submit proposals to receive Homeless Housing funds for eligible activities that provide ...
Dangerous Animal Designation Board Being Created
Many Lewis County residents share a love for animals and have consistently shown great interest in the welfare of animals of all kinds. Lewis County Public Health & Social Services ...
What to do when you find bats in your belfry (or anywhere else) - September 2018
The autumn fog is rolling in, and Halloween is nearly here. It’s not just witches and ghouls that you need to keep an eye out for at this time of ...