Marijuana Prevention & Education Marijuana can be an addictive substance, particularly for youth. Marijuana use during childhood or adolescence is dangerous because the human brain does not fully develop until around age 26, and drugs like marijuana can have negative effects for young, developing brains. Although marijuana use by adults (21+) has been made legal in … [Read more...]
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Community Subject Reports
GCHD Assessment staff work to support the data and assessment needs of the different Health District programs, cities and community groups. Below are some of the reports the assessment team created for different groups. Soap Lake Park and Recreation Survey and Report Link to PDF survey report Quincy Public Safety Assessment – The Grant County Health District … [Read more...]
Accidental Poisoning
Prescription drug abuse is the fastest-growing drug problem in the country. In Washington state almost 11% of teens use medicines for non-medical reasons - a rate that's among the highest in the nation. The abuse of medicines by teens often results in medical emergencies or fatal overdoses. Most abusers of medicines, including teens, get the drugs from a friend or … [Read more...]
2017 BOH Meeting Agendas & Minutes
2017 Grant County Board of Health Agendas & Minutes Month/ Year Agenda Minutes Adopted Resolutions and Ordinances January 2017 Agenda Minutes February 2017 Agenda Minutes March 2017 Agenda Minutes April 2017 Agenda Minutes May 2017 Agenda Minutes June 2017 Agenda Minutes July 2017 Agenda Minutes August … [Read more...]
2018 BOH Meeting Agendas & Minutes
2018 Grant County Board of Health Agendas & Minutes Month/ Year Agenda Minutes Adopted Resolutions and Ordinances January 2018 Agenda Minutes February 2018 Agenda Minutes March 2018 Agenda Minutes April 2018 Agenda Minutes May 2018 Agenda Minutes June 2018 Agenda Minutes July 2018 Agenda Minutes August … [Read more...]