The purpose of the Onsite Septic System (OSS) program is to ensure proper treatment and disposal of wastewater to protect our drinking water and the environment. At GCHD we permit, inspect, and investigate complaints associated with on-site sewage systems. Other activities include site and design reviews and review of proposed land developments. The Grant County Health … [Read more...]
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Tobacco
Tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of death and disease in the United States. Cigarette smoking kills more than 480,000 Americans each year, with more than 41,000 of these deaths from exposure to secondhand smoke. In Washington State, tobacco kills about 8,300 people every year. The only way to avoid the harmful effects of tobacco is to avoid … [Read more...]
Wildfires & Smoke
Wildfires can impact health and safety in many ways, including heavy smoke and power outages that damage drinking water or septic systems. Learn how to keep yourself and your family safe and healthy if wildfires or smoke are impacting your community. Check Air Quality Wildfire smoke: Inhaling wildfire smoke is not good for anyone, even healthy people can … [Read more...]
Food Worker Training
ServSafe Training ServSafe Manager Certification Training | Ephrata, Oct 2nd - Register Here. ServSafe Manager Certification Training | Wenatchee, WA - Register Here. (Not affiliated with GHCD). Food Worker Cards All “food workers”—Individuals who work with unpackaged food—must obtain a valid Washington State Food Worker Card (FWC) either online or in person from … [Read more...]
Substance Use Prevention
Preventing tobacco, marijuana, opioid and other substance use among youth requires a collaborative approach that addresses a range of risk and protective factors. Substance use disorders directly affect millions of people every year, causing motor vehicle crashes, crimes, injuries, reduced quality of life, impaired health, and far too many deaths. Consistent prevention messages … [Read more...]