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Our vision: A safe and healthy Kitsap County for all.
News & Advisories

4 hours ago
Kitsap Public Health will begin collecting water samples along upper Hood Canal this week
Kitsap Public Health District’s environmental health team will be collecting freshwater samples along the upper Hood Canal shoreline.


3 days ago
Measles case confirmed in King County
The case visited Seattle Children's Hospital Emergency Department and other locations in King County in the past week.


Feb 18
Public hearing for onsite sewage (septic system) regulations scheduled for March 4
The hearing was originally scheduled for February.


Feb 13
Flu season update: flu activity is very high in Kitsap
Take steps to prevent getting and spreading flu viruses. Flu vaccines help protect against severe illness from flu.


Jan 31
Important health reminders during flooding and storms
With high tides and wet and snowy weather expected over the next few days, be aware of health hazards related to floodwater and storms.


Jan 30
Whooping cough is spreading in Kitsap County
Whooping cough (pertussis) has been reported throughout Kitsap, with clusters of cases reported in schoools.

Jan 17
Kitsap Public Health District is offering free vaccination for children 18 years and younger
Kitsap Public Health District is offering free, routine immunizations for children 18 and younger in downtown Bremerton.

Jan 14
Explore our 2024 Water Quality Report to learn about the health of streams in your neighborhood
View our interactive Water Quality Report to learn more about our pollution prevention work and the health of streams in your neighborhood.

Jan 9
Flu activity is high in Kitsap; more childhood vaccination clinics are scheduled for January
Stay up to date on vaccines and take everyday steps to avoid getting and spreading viruses.


Jan 8
Join us for an overdose awareness and response training on Jan. 23
Kitsap Public Health will host a training with South Kitsap Fire & Rescue in Port Orchard.

Dec 5, 2024
Kitsap Public Health earns reaccreditation from national board
Reaccreditation affirms the Health District's commitment to providing high quality public health services to the Kitsap com

Nov 19, 2024
Kitsap Public Health District is offering free vaccines for children 18 years and younger
Kitsap Public Health District is offering free, routine immunizations for children 18 and younger in downtown Bremerton.


Nov 13, 2024
Grants available for youth-serving organizations in Kitsap
Organizations will use the funding to help prevent youth substance use.


Nov 8, 2024
Kitsap Public Health Board approves environmental health fees for 2025
The Kitsap Public Health Board approved an updated environmental health fee schedule for 2025 at its Nov. 5 meeting.


Nov 4, 2024
Six tips for staying safe and healthy during storms
Power outages, flooding, and sewage spills can create health hazards around your home.


Nov 1, 2024
Whooping cough (pertussis) is increasing in our region
Whooping cough (pertussis) is increasing in Washington, and two cases of the disease were reported in Kitsap County in the last week.


Oct 28, 2024
Healthcare organizations update masking guidelines to protect patients and healthcare workers
Masking is an effective way to reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses in healthcare settings.


Oct 23, 2024
Kitsap County poultry flock tests positive for avian influenza (bird flu)
A backyard poultry flock in South Kitsap has tested positive for avian influenza (bird flu).




Oct 14, 2024
Share your feedback on proposed updates to Kitsap County septic system regulations
The Kitsap Public Health District is revising septic system regulations for Kitsap County to comply with new state rules and address local i
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