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Whatcom County’s Snapshot on Homelessness 2025
Whatcom County’s annual review of homelessness data shows persistent, multi-year challenges in housi... Learn more -
Biotoxin Closure Lifted for Northern Whatcom County Beaches
The Washington State Department of Health lifted the biotoxin closure for northern Whatcom County be... Learn more -
An Update on Whatcom County’s Summer Planning for Winter Shelter
Health and Community Services will again operate Bellingham’s Severe Weather Shelter. Learn more -
Swimming Warning Issued for Wildcat Cove in Larrabee Park
Recent testing shows bacterial pollution at Wildcat Cove in Larrabee State Park exceeds federal wate... Learn more -
State to Fully Fund Whatcom LEAD
Local program fully funded due to strong performance and grassroots advocacy efforts. Learn more -
Whatcom County Veterans Program Earns National Achievement Award
The Whatcom County Health and Community Services Veterans Program received a 2025 Achievement Award ... Learn more -
Recreational Shellfish Harvest Closures Due to Elevated Biotoxins
As a result, the Washington State Department of Health has closed recreational harvest for all speci... Learn more -
No-Cost Youth Vaccine Clinics in July
We have added an additional vaccine clinic in July in light of the recently announced positive measl... Learn more -
Local Measles Cases: Location of Potential Exposure
A second person, a family member within the same household as the first, has been confirmed to have ... Read on... -
Two Naloxone Dispenser Boxes Added, Two More Coming Soon to Free Distribution Program
Health and Community Services has added two more Bellingham locations to its naloxone box dispenser ... Learn more -
Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics Closed June 30 through July 6
The Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics facility will close from Monday, June 30, through Sunday, July... Learn more -
Organic & Cage-Free Brown Eggs Recalled due to Salmonella
August Egg Company is recalling eggs due to possible Salmonella contamination. They recalled brown c... Learn more -
Help Shape Whatcom's Homeless Housing Plan
We're drafting Whatcom’s next five-year Homeless Housing Plan (2026-2030) and want your input. Come ... Read on... -
Mumps Case Confirmed in Whatcom County
Whatcom County Health and Community Services (WCHCS) has confirmed a case of mumps in a Whatcom Coun... Read on... -
Who Should Get the Measles (MMR) Vaccine?
As measles cases rise across the country, including recent cases in Western Washington, it’s more im... Learn more -
Free Paint Recycling Event in Ferndale Offers Safe Disposal for Household Paint
Residents of Whatcom County can safely and responsibly dispose of old or leftover household paint at... Read on... -
2024-2025 Severe Weather Shelter Recap
Our Bellingham severe weather shelter operations have ended for the 2024-2025 winter season. We shel... Learn more -
Important Facts about Measles, as Cases Increase Nationally
Measles cases are increasing in the United States, including an ongoing outbreak in west Texas and t... Learn more -
Mark Your Calendar: 2025 Whatcom County Vaccine Clinics Announced
Whatcom County Health and Community Services is excited to announce our upcoming vaccine clinics sch... Learn more -
Help Stop the Spread of Influenza
Right now, flu levels are the highest we’ve seen this winter. Here are some common-sense things you ... Learn more -
Wiser Lake Management Plan Meeting Dates Announced
Whatcom County Health and Community Services has been working on a lake management plan to reduce to... Learn more... -
Biotoxin Closures Lifted in Whatcom County
The Washington State Department of Health has lifted the biotoxin closure for butter and varnish cla... Learn more -
didg?álic to Bring Whole-Person Opioid Treatment to Whatcom County
didg?álic Wellness Center (dWC) and Whatcom County Health and Community Services (HCS) have partnere... Learn more -
Healthy Children’s Fund Contracts Top $5 Million in 2024
The Healthy Children's Fund made significant strides in 2024, distributing funds to address the need... Learn more -
Extended Opening of the Bellingham Severe Weather Shelter Jan. 17-22
The Bellingham Severe Weather Shelter will open overnight starting Friday, January 17, through Wedne... Learn more -
Emergency Recreational Shellfish Harvest Closure in Drayton Harbor
The Washington State Department of Health has issued an emergency closure for recreational and comme... Learn more -
What You Need to Know About Norovirus
Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that can cause stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and ... Learn more -
Bellingham Severe Weather Shelter Questions and Answers
We believe every person should have access to shelter, and it is heartbreaking when people are force... Read on... -
Seasonal Rise in Respiratory Illnesses: Tips to Protect Yourself, Your Family and Community
This time of year, cases of respiratory illnesses such as Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Influen... Learn more -
Take a Video Tour of our Severe Weather Shelter
This winter Whatcom County Health and Community Services is once again operating an overnight shelte... Learn more -
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Recalled Cucumbers Distributed by SunFed Produce, LLC
Whatcom County Health and Community Services is alerting residents about a multistate recall of cucu... Learn more -
Microcystin Biotoxin Level Below EPA Limit in Wiser Lake
Recent sampling at Wiser Lake detected microcystins, a toxin produced by algae, at levels below the ... Learn more -
Shellfish Biotoxin Closure Partially Lifted in Southern Whatcom County
Paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) biotoxin levels have dropped in shellfish in southern Whatcom Co... Learn more -
Avian Influenza Monitoring Underway in Whatcom County
A backyard chicken flock in Whatcom County has tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza... Learn more -
We Want to Hear From Parents of Kids Under 6
Whatcom County Health & Community Services and the RAPID Survey Project at the Stanford Center o... Learn more -
E. coli Outbreak Linked to Organic Carrots
The CDC and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. ... Learn more -
Lease Approved for Bellingham Severe Weather Shelter
The Whatcom County Council has unanimously approved a lease with Lutheran Community Services Northwe... Learn more -
This Veteran’s Day, Learn About PACT Act Benefits Expansion
This upcoming Veterans Day, the Whatcom County Veterans Program extends heartfelt gratitude to all v... Learn more -
Whooping Cough Increasing in Whatcom County Residents
Whatcom County Health and Community Services is responding to a rise in pertussis (whooping cough) c... Learn more -
Take Steps to Reduce the Risk of Avian Influenza
Whatcom County Health and Community Services advises individuals to take steps to reduce the spread ... Read on... -
Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Products Recalled Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
BrucePac of Durant, Oklahoma, is recalling about 11,765,285 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and po... Learn more -
Shellfish Biotoxin Closure Partially Lifted in Northern Whatcom County
Paralytic shellfish poisoning biotoxin levels have dropped in shellfish in northern Whatcom County. Learn more -
Whatcom County Health and Community Services Expands Naloxone Dispenser Program with New Locations
Whatcom County Health and Community Services is pleased to announce the expansion of its naloxone di... Learn more -
County Moves Forward with Fentanyl Operations Plan
On October 1, 2024, Director Erika Lautenbach of Whatcom County Health and Community Services (WCHCS... Learn More -
Reminder to Reduce Rabies Risk
A bat from Whatcom County tested positive for rabies after being sent to the state public health lab... Learn more -
Old Silvana Creamery Recalls Jim's Jerseys Raw Milk Due to Possible Health Risk
The Washington State Department of Health advises residents not to consume one lot of Jim's Jerseys ... Learn more -
2024 Snapshot on Whatcom County Homelessness
New report uses multiple sources to provide a more comprehensive picture of housing instability. Learn more -
Microcystin Biotoxin Found at High Levels in Wiser Lake
Recent sampling at Wiser Lake detected microcystins, a toxin produced by algae, at levels that may b... Learn more -
Whatcom County Health and Community Services Launches New Naloxone Dispenser Program
Whatcom County Health and Community Services is proud to announce the launch of a new program aimed ... Learn more -
Free Naloxone Distribution and Education Planned for 2024 Overdose Awareness Day
Whatcom County will recognize International Overdose Awareness Day with an event from noon to 6:00 P... Learn more -
Swim Safe and Stay Healthy
Don’t let bacteria spoil your summer fun! Fecal coliforms like E. coli and other harmful bacteria ca... Explore Tips and Resources -
LEAD Program Adds Two Additional Case Managers with State Grant
The Whatcom County LEAD program will add two additional intensive case managers thanks to a $420,000... Learn more -
Launch of the Whatcom Community Health Insights (WCHI) Data Platform
We are excited to announce the launch of the Whatcom Community Health Insights (WCHI) data platform,... Learn more -
Diamond Shruumz Infused Cones, Chocolate Bars, Gummies Recalled Over High Levels of Mushroom Toxin
Prophet Premium Blends has recalled all Diamond Shruumz Infused Cones, Chocolate Bars, and Gummies (... Learn more -
Hot Safety Tips for a Cool 4th of July
As we celebrate Independence Day with friends and family, staying safe is a priority alongside havin... Read on... -
Local Partnership Wins EPA Grant to Combat Climate Change, Food Insecurity
An innovative Whatcom County partnership to address climate change and reduce food waste has been aw... Learn more -
Know Before You Dig - Molluscan Shellfish
All Whatcom County beaches are currently closed to shellfish harvesting because of unsafe levels of ... Learn more -
Biotoxin Closures in all of Whatcom County
Unsafe levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning biotoxin have been detected in molluscan shellfish in... Read on... -
Biotoxin Closures in Northern Whatcom County
Unsafe levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning biotoxin have been detected in molluscan shellfish in... Read on... -
Whatcom County investments top $15.8 million in Children and Family Programs
In the last two years, Whatcom County has invested $15.8 million to support children and families us... Learn more -
No restaurant closures from damaged Everson water line
The following is a joint statement issued by the City of Everson and Whatcom County Health and Commu... Read more: -
Gibson Farms Recalls Shelled Walnuts Because of Possible Health Risk
Washington State Department of Health is advising residents not to consume organic walnut halves and... Learn more -
Third Annual Wellness Fair, a Collaboration of the Community and Local Organizations
On Saturday, May 18, the East Whatcom Regional Resource Center will transform into a healthcare cent... Learn more -
First Whatcom County Death Related to Tranquilizer Xylazine
We are deeply saddened by the first known Xylazine-related overdose death of a Whatcom County reside... Read more -
Food Waste Prevention Week Starts April 1, Community Event and Helpful Tips
April 1-7, 2024, is Food Waste Prevention Week, and Whatcom County residents can take steps to reduc... Learn more -
Updates to State COVID-19 Guidance
The CDC and Washington State Department of Health (DOH) have updated their guidance around COVID-19.... Learn more -
SNAP Recipients’ Funds Go Farther This Season with Unlimited Cost Matching
All Three Whatcom County Farmers markets that accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP... Learn more -
PRODUCT RECALL: Italian-style Charcuterie Meats Recalled Due To Salmonella
Washington State Department of Health is advising residents not to eat meat charcuterie products con... Learn More -
Whatcom County Makes Historic Childcare Investments in 2023, With More Planned in 2024
As we look back on 2023, WCHCS is pleased to announce a landmark year for childcare investments. Learn more -
Annual Homeless Point-In-Time Count starts January 25, 2024
The Point in Time Count is a survey of people experiencing homelessness on a single night in January... Learn more -
Microcystin Biotoxin Below EPA Limit in Wiser Lake and Silver Lake
Recent water sampling at Wiser Lake and Silver Lake detected microcystin levels below the maximum sa... Learn more
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