Bad Weather? Be Prepared & Stay Safe! Severe weather can cause great physical damage and it also often creates health risks due to a loss of power, clean water and other necessities. Food can become difficult to store or cook safely, drinking water hard to come by and homes difficult to heat. More people are poisoned by carbon monoxide and diseases spread more … [Read more...]
Seasonal Safety
Turkey Cooking 101 "The Big Thaw" Turkeys must be kept at a safe temperature during "the big thaw." While frozen, a turkey is safe indefinitely. However, as soon as it begins to thaw, any bacteria that may have been present before freezing can begin to grow again. A package of frozen meat or poultry left thawing on the counter more than 2 hours is not at a safe temperature. … [Read more...]
Zika Virus
What is the Zika virus? Zika virus disease (Zika) is spread to people through the bite of infected mosquitoes. The Zika virus originates in the Caribbean, South America, Central America, and Africa. Only 1 in 5 people infected with the virus will show physical symptoms. People who are infected may experience fever, rash, joint pain, and red eyes. The Department of Health … [Read more...]
Grant County Bat Tests Positive for Rabies
Moses Lake, WA— On August 8th a bat from Grant County was submitted to the Washington State Public Health Laboratory for rabies testing after biting a local resident. The bat tested positive for rabies. The rabid bat was collected from the residence of the bite victim in the Moses Lake area by GCHD staff. The bite occurred after the bat was accidentally disturbed from … [Read more...]
Farmer’s Market SNAP Match Program
Farmer’s Market SNAP Match Program It is important to GCHD and Farmer’s Markets that fresh, local produce is available to all people, regardless of income. Thanks to financial support from the Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation, Moses Lake Community Health Center, Confluence Health and Samaritan Healthcare low-income families can have help to buy healthy foods in Moses … [Read more...]