Washington County OK Health Department

06/10/2026

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common, preventable virus that infects people of all ages, but most people show no signs or symptoms. However, it can be very serious for pregnant women as it can be passed to an unborn baby.

Learn how to prevent CMV at https://brnw.ch/21x3faw.

06/10/2026

The Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) has released a public grant application through a Notice of Funding Opportunity for Emergency Medical Service and Community Paramedicine Vehicles.

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. CT on July 20, 2026.
OSDH anticipates allocating up to 20 grants, with individual awards of up to $350,000, to eligible entities to purchase Community Paramedicine-specific vehicles or ambulances to serve the needs of rural Oklahoma and facilitate deployment of Community Paramedics.

Learn more and apply at Oklahoma.gov/health/RHTPfunding.
This program is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $223,476,948.62 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

06/09/2026

People of all colors get skin cancer.

When skin cancer develops in people of color, it’s often in a late stage when diagnosed.

The good news is you can find skin cancer early. Found early, most skin cancers, including melanoma, can be cured. There’s also a lot you can do to reduce your risk of getting skin cancer.

Check out these tips on how to look for warning signs: https://brnw.ch/21x3cTT.

06/09/2026

The Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) has released a public grant application through a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Behavioral Health Integration – Medications for Opioid and Alcohol Use Disorder program.

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. CT on July 10, 2026.

Individual program awards are anticipated to be up to $1 million, with the number of awards depending on the number of applications received. OSDH may fund one project or several, based on need and available resources.

Learn more and apply at Oklahoma.gov/health/RHTPfunding.

This program is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $223,476,948.62 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

06/06/2026

The OU Health Mobile Mammography Coach will be at the Washington County Health Department on Tuesday, June 23, offering convenient breast cancer screening services.

📍 Washington County Health Department
5121 SE Jacquelyn Ln., Bartlesville, OK

📅 Tuesday, June 23, 2026
⏰ 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
📞 To schedule an appointment, call (405) 755-2273 and select Option 6 for the Mobile Department.
Please help us spread the word and encourage the women in your life to schedule their screening.

06/01/2026

Save the Date!
Certified child passenger safety technicians will be at Central Middle School in Bartlesville on Tuesday, June 16, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., offering free car seat safety checks.

A limited number of FREE car seats & booster seats are available to those who qualify.

To receive a seat, the child, parent, or legal guardian of the child and the vehicle must be present.

Questions? Contact the Washington County Health Department at 918-335-3005.

See you there!

06/01/2026

05/28/2026

The Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Program has released a public grant application through a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Rural Regional Reorientation (RRR) Program.

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. CT on June 12, 2026.
RRR will provide grants of up to $4 million to eligible clinical and social service providers, either individually or in partnership with one or more entities.

Learn more and apply at https://brnw.ch/21x2UgD.
This program is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $223,476,948.62 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

05/26/2026

Physical activity is essential to good health. No matter how you choose to move, daily activity supports strength, balance, and independence.

This Older Americans Month and beyond, champion your health by staying active.

Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x2QzZ.