Foundational Public Health Services
Foundational Public Health Services
Leadership
Kitsap Public Health District has protected the health of our county’s residents since 1947. A 10-member Public Health Board, composed of elected officials and community representatives, is our governing body.
Our executive leadership team, listed below, directs our team of professional and support professionals totaling more than 100 full and part time positions.
Lynn Pittsinger, MSN, RN, ARNP
Director
Siri Kushner, MPH, CPH
Jessica Guidry, MPH, CHES
Assistant Director
Vision, Mission, Guiding Principles
Leadership & Structure
Kitsap Public Health Board
Strategic Documents
Customer Service Commitment
Budget & Finance
Accreditation
Kitsap Public Health District has been accredited by the national Public Health Accreditation Board since 2015.
This designation means our Health District has met rigorous quality standards and measures as a high-performing public health agency and is committed to continuous innovation and improvement.
Kitsap Public Health District receives a mix of local, state, and federal money to provide services that keep Kitsap County residents safe and healthy. View current and past budgets below for full details on revenue and spending.
The Kitsap Public Health Board approves the Health District's budget. The Health District's finances are reviewed each year by the Washington State Auditor's Office. Budgets and audit reports are posted below.
Foundational Public Health Services (FPHS) are core public health services needed to protect the health of all residents. Often, these services are not fully paid for by contracts, grants, fees and other traditional funding sources.
Kitsap Public Health receives FPHS funding through the Washington State Department of Health to ensure vital public health services are available in our county. See our Budget page for more information about how we are funded.
Essential services supported by FPHS in Kitsap County include:
Communicable disease control
Chronic disease & injury prevention
Environmental public health
Maternal, child, & family health
Access to & linkage with clinical care
FPHS funding also strengthens “foundational capabilities,” including communications, equity, emergency preparedness, health assessment and surveillance, policy development, among other functions.
Health Board Resolution Supporting FPHS
On Feb. 23, 2026, the Kitsap Public Health Board approved a resolution "Calling on the Washington State Legislature to Reaffirm That Public Health is Essential and to Maintain Foundational Public Health Services Funding."
Under the resolution, the Board called on the Legislature to take steps to support core services in all communities and allow public health to continue to rebuild its statewide system with added efficiency.
Read the full resolution and view a recording of the Health Board discussion and vote below.
Information for Legislators
We compiled a legislative policy brief to help educate legislators and the public on the importance of foundational public health services and FPHS funding in our community.
You can view the brief below or download it as a PDF.
More Resources
Our Vision
A safe and healthy Kitsap County for all.
Our Mission
We prevent disease and protect and promote the health of all people in Kitsap County.
Our Guiding Principles
Prevention
We protect our community by reducing the risks of disease, injury, and early death.
Collaboration
We engage with community, convene diverse partners, and work to ensure our efforts are community oriented and create meaningful impact.
Quality
We are dedicated to continuous quality improvement and our work is guided by evidence from scientific data, best and promising practices, and incorporates community input to produce the best possible outcomes.
Equity
We are committed to all people in Kitsap County having a fair and just opportunity to live safe and healthy lives.
Innovation
We proactively and flexibly deploy creative and novel strategies to address current, evolving, and future public health needs.
View as a printable PDF.
Established in 1947, the Kitsap Public Health District is a local government agency serving all of Kitsap County and its cities.
As your local public health district, we work to prevent disease and injuries, promote health and wellbeing, and create safe and supportive environments where everyone can thrive.
The Health District is organized into four divisions: Administrative Services, Community Health, Environmental Health, and Public Health Infrastructure. Programs within these divisions provide vital public health services for our community.
View our Program Guide to learn more.
Our vision:
A safe and healthy Kitsap County for all.
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