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Water & Lab Services

WEBLAB SERVICES AND FEES: Effective Jan. 1 st, 2024 . The Benton-Franklin Health District (BFHD) Water Lab has been providing a wide range of environmental monitoring, analytical services, and public consultations to the clients of Benton and Franklin counties and surrounding areas. Our goal is to protect the health of our citizens, provide necessary …

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URL: https://www.bfhd.wa.gov/programs_services/water___lab_services

Mental Health Awareness and Resources

WEBMental Health Awareness and Resources. Posted on 05/25/2022. Mental Health Awareness Month was first established in 1949 to increase the awareness of mental health and to celebrate recovery from mental illness. Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being which affects how we think, feel, act, and relate to …

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Community Health Profiles

WEBHours of Operation. Monday-Friday. Benton-Franklin Health District is proud to provide timely and accurate data to the public about community health issues and concerns. Below you will find a variety of health related topics and informational materials such as fact sheets, pamphlets, and reports. If you need assistance in finding or analyzing

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Community MedMalRxment Plan News

WEBThink of the CHIP as a roadmap to improve the health of Benton and Franklin County residents. The CHIP is a resource that our community can use to identify local health issues, set priorities, leverage resources, and coordinate efforts. Four priority areas form the foundation of the 2023 CHIP: Housing and Homelessness. Behavioral …

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Programs & Services

WEBMonday-Friday. The Health District operates a wide variety of programs and services as indicated in the menu listing to the left. Please select a link to explore our services if you cannot find a program or service you are looking for …

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Community Health Needs Assessment & Improvement Plan

WEBThe CHA is a document that summarizes needs, resources, and systems within the community. The Community MedMalRxment Plan (CHIP) focuses the needs into evidence-based goals and objectives aimed to resolve disparities, improve health, and reduce barriers. The CHA and the CHIP belong to all community members, including …

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Sr. Manager of Healthy People & Communities

WEBPhone. 509.460.4200. Hours of Operation. Monday-Friday. Carla Prock, RN, BSN. Senior Manager of Healthy People and Communities. Carla Prock is a dedicated champion of community health in Kennewick, WA. Carla brings her expertise as a Public Health Nurse and serves as the Senior Manager of Community Health at the Benton-Franklin Health …

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Investigations & Outbreaks

WEBHours of Operation. Monday-Friday. Communicable—or infectious—diseases are those spread through people, animals, surfaces, foods, or air. They are the leading cause of sickness and death worldwide. While some communicable diseases require an exchange of blood to infect another person, a simple uncovered sneeze is all it takes for other

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Supporting Children Through Traumatic Events

WEBNavigating the aftermath of traumatic events can be challenging, especially for children who often need extra support to cope with their emotions. As parents and caregivers, knowing where to find help is crucial.

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Food Safety Inspections

WEBReports are typically completed by midweek, with the latest release being Thursday night due to the meticulous nature of our data entry. If you have any questions regarding a report, please call the Environmental Health office at 590-460-4205 Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m. – noon and 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. I have read and understand the above.

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Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)

WEB509.460.4202. WIC is a place where families get healthy food, nutrition information, and a lot more. WIC is for pregnant people, new and breastfeeding parents, and children under 5. Please call our office if you have questions or want to schedule an appointment: Kennewick office- 509.460.4202 or. Cell number - 509.820.9132.

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