News & Advisories

While bats play an important role in our ecosystem, they can spread rabies. Be careful around bats!

Colorful patches are caused by blooms of algae or plankton (tiny plants or animals), which become more active during warm summer months.

Apply before July 12 at kitsappublichealth.org/board/apply.

The simple choice of where we buy our food can have a far bigger impact than we might think.

This month, I wanted to talk about the Ebola outbreak in Africa, the cruise ship hantavirus cases, and how Kitsap County is preparing for the World Cup.

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Kitsap Public Health District’s environmental health team will be collecting freshwater samples along shorelines in Manchester, Southworth, Suquamish, Miller Bay, and Indianola.

This month, I will focus on a local uptick in pertussis cases, the latest updates on measles in Washington, and my perspective on gun violence as a leading public health concern.

Newly released Healthy Youth Survey results suggest that encouraging mental health and substance use trends reported by Kitsap teens are holding steady.

You probably know you need a building permit from your county or city before starting a construction project, but did you know that you might need approval from the Health District, too?

Hundreds of thousands of people in the United States — including many here in Kitsap County — have hepatitis and do not know they are infected.

Mama Moves Kitsap starts their summer walks on Friday, May 8 at Evergreen Park. If you recently had a baby or are a caregiver to a little one, come join us!

“I am honored to have so many people join us to uplift and learn from Black maternal voices,” said Black Infant Thrive educator Gabreiel Outlaw-Spencer. “Black mothers deserve safety, dignity, and joy. We will continue to advocate for safe and healthy outcomes for all birthing families.”

A website launched this week aims to strengthen Kitsap County’s healthcare workforce by promoting local career opportunities.

Since the start of the year, 33 cases of measles have been reported in the state and three people have been hospitalized for measles.

Each day at Kitsap Public Health District, more than 100 professionals come to work with a single vision: A Kitsap County that is safe and healthy for all.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity is still high in Kitsap County and across the United States.

Safe Kids Kitsap is a new coalition under Safe Kids Washington that will create injury prevention best practices in collaboration with community partners.

Since 2020, we have seen record highs of both fatal and non-fatal overdoses related to opioid drugs, including fentanyl, in our nation. But in 2023, the number of fatal overdoses (overdoses that resulted in death) started to drop.

Kitsap Public Health District’s environmental health team will be collecting freshwater samples along shorelines in Suquamish, Miller Bay, and Indianola.