What Is HIV? HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) attacks the immune system, causing deficiency or damage in the immune system. HIV damages the body's ability to fight diseases and infections. HIV infection leads to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Without a healthy, functioning immune system, a person may become … [Read more...]
Parent & Child Health
The Children with Special Health Care Needs program is a Federal and State funded Title V Maternal Child Health Bureau program that is offered in every county in Washington State. In Washington State, an estimated 14%-18% of children and youth age 17 and younger have a special health care need. Families that have a child with special needs often face challenges with finding … [Read more...]
Provider Alerts
We value our partnership with you and consider it essential to our work in safeguarding our community’s health. We believe in constant, transparent communication and getting the most up-to date information to you in a timely manner. Provider Alerts 2023 Provider Alerts 2022 Provider Alerts 2021 Provider Alerts 2020 Provider Alerts 2019 Provider Alerts 2018 Provider … [Read more...]
Notifiable Condition Reporting
What is a Notifiable Condition? Public Health Surveillance is the collection, investigation and distribution of data about illness and death. This surveillance helps prevent and control disease in Grant County and in Washington State. In Washington, healthcare providers, healthcare facilities, clinical laboratories, veterinarians, and others have responsibilities for … [Read more...]
Flu
What is Influenza or the Flu? Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. There are two main types or strains of influenza virus; types A and B. Influenza A and B viruses are responsible for seasonal flu epidemics each year. Anyone can get the flu, and flu disease can be serious. Flu affects people of all ages and can cause severe … [Read more...]