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News & Advisories


Kitsap ranks among healthiest counties in Washington
Kitsap County continues to rank among the healthiest counties in Washington state, according to a nationwide report.
6 days ago


Tips to protect your family from lead poisoning
Getting your child screened for lead at 12 and 24 months old is important for their health.
Mar 24


Join us for an opioid overdose awareness and response training on March 26
We are offering an opioid overdose awareness and response training from 6-7 p.m. on March 26 in Port Orchard.
Mar 13

Kitsap Friends For Life campaign encourages adults to talk to teens about fentanyl
The campaign also highlights the importance of carrying naloxone to prevent opioid overdoses.
Mar 5


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 28


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.
Feb 13


Whooping cough is spreading in Kitsap County
Whooping cough (pertussis) has been reported throughout Kitsap, with clusters of cases reported in schoools.
Jan 30
WEBINAR: Perinatal Learning Collaborative - Voices of Birthing People in Recovery
Dr. Rudolf presents "Whole Person Caring for People with Substance Use, Newborns and Families" to the Perinatal Learning Collaborative.
Jan 23

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 17

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 19, 2024


Grants available for youth-serving organizations in Kitsap
Organizations will use the funding to help prevent youth substance use.
Nov 13, 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.
Nov 1, 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 29, 2024

Take action to protect you and your loved ones from respiratory illnesses
Vaccines offer protection against COVID-19, flu, and RSV.
Oct 14, 2024

Bat found in North Kitsap tests positive for rabies
A bat found in North Kitsap last week has tested positive for rabies.
Oct 2, 2024

Introducing Kitsap Public Health's Pregnancy & Parenting Support Line
If you or someone you know needs help finding pregnancy or parenting resources in Kitsap County, we have a new service that can help.
Sep 17, 2024

Learn how to save lives in your community this International Overdose Awareness Day
Learn how to respond to overdoses and share substance use prevention and recovery resources with friends and family.
Aug 30, 2024

Make sure your back-to-school routine includes immunizations!
With the first day of school around the corner, now is a great time to make sure your family is caught up on recommended vaccines.
Aug 6, 2024

With wildfires increasing in the Northwest, prepare for smoke
Now is the time to prepare your home and workplace for smoky days ahead.
Jul 24, 2024

Bats and rabies: How to prevent exposure for people and pets
Bats can carry rabies, a deadly viral disease that affects mammals (including humans).
Jul 10, 2024
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