Whatcom County Health and Community Services

06/01/2026

Care-A-Van is on the move this week, including two stops in Whatcom County! Learn more at https://bit.ly/Care_A_Van
1. June 2, 9 am to 1 pm at the East Whatcom Regional Resource Center (8251 Kendall Road, Maple Falls, WA 98266)
2. June 5, 10 am to 2 pm at the Stand Down for Whatcom Veterans event (2912 Northwest Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225)

🚐 Care-A-Van is on the move this week! Find free health services including: ✅ Blood pressure and glucose screening (with optional A1c testing), ✅ Mental health screening, ✅ Naloxone distribution with opioid prevention education, and ✅ Vision screening. Learn more: https://bit.ly/Care_A_Van
NOTE: Care-a-Van will no longer provide vaccination services at its clinics.
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🚐¡Care-A-Van está en movimiento esta semana! Encuentre servicios de salud gratuitos que incluyen: ✅ Pruebas de detección de presión arterial y glucosa (con pruebas opcionales de A1c), ✅ Pruebas de detección de salud mental, ✅ Distribución de naloxona con educación para la prevención de opioides y ✅ Pruebas de detección de la vista. Más información https://bit.ly/Care_A_Van
NOTA: Care-A-Van ya no brindará servicios de vacunación en sus clínicas.

05/29/2026

You may have seen recent news stories about Ebola, which is a rare disease in sub-Saharan Africa that spreads through contact with the body fluids of a sick person or animal. Ebola is a severe disease, so global news about it can feel scary; it’s entirely valid to feel concerned.

We can take comfort in knowing that only someone with symptoms can infect others. To date, no one with symptoms has entered the United States, no Ebola cases have been reported in the United States, and the risk to the public remains extremely low. In public health, we prepare for even the most unlikely health emergencies, including preparing for Ebola.

Part of our preparedness work includes:
Monitoring and ensuring appropriate isolation of travelers from affected areas who might get sick.
Coordinating with our local hospital, so we are prepared for a worst-case scenario if someone gets sick from Ebola.
Keeping local healthcare providers informed of the latest news and updates globally, nationally, and locally via Provider Alerts.
Read more in our news flash https://bit.ly/3S8OdD8

05/29/2026

Our no-cost child vaccine clinics are now available by appointment only at the Health and Community Services 509 Girard Street building. All childhood (birth through age 18) routinely recommended vaccines are offered at no cost, regardless of insurance status. We offer appointments on Wednesdays from 9:30 am - 4 pm or Fridays from 10 am - 2 pm. Learn more about eligibility, vaccine availability, and schedule an appointment online at: www.whatcomcounty.us/4227/Immunization-Clinic
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Nuestras clínicas gratuitas de vacunación pediátrica ahora atienden solo con cita previa en el edificio de 509 Girard Street de los Servicios de Salud y Comunitarios. Todas las vacunas que suelen recomendarse para niños (desde el nacimiento hasta los 18 años) se ofrecen sin costo, tenga seguro médico o no. Ofrecemos citas los miércoles de 9:30 a. m. a 4 p. m. o los viernes de 10 a. m. a 2 p. m. Entérese de más detalles sobre los requisitos y la disponibilidad de vacunas, y programe una cita por Internet desde: www.whatcomcounty.us/4227/Immunization-Clinic

05/28/2026

Getting ready for summer road trips? Dispose of old antifreeze, brake fluid, and other automotive products for free at the Disposal of Toxics Facility (3505 Airport Drive, Bellingham, WA 98225). We’re open Monday - Friday and the first Saturday of each month from 9 am - 4 pm. Never pour these fluids down the drain or onto the ground; bring them to us for safe disposal! Check accepted items at: whatcomcounty.us/3298/Hazardous-Waste

05/27/2026

Don't miss out on the Whatcom Youth Pride Parade and Festival this Saturday! Whether you're LGBTQ+ or an ally, there's something for everyone. Show your support and celebrate love, equality, and diversity. Let's make this Pride event unforgettable together! We will have an adopt-a-block (Block 7) and a table at this event. Stop by for a chat! For more event details, visit https://www.whatcomyouthpride.com/eventinfo

Join us at Youth Pride on May 30! Swing by our adopt-a-block (Block 7) from 10:30-11:30 and our table between 11:30 am and 2 pm to say hi. Our table will include resources on opioid prevention, sexual health, wellness, and healthy habits for youth.

We had a great time at last year’s event, and no doubt it will be a fantastic time again this year! We can’t wait to see you there! Learn more about the event at https://www.whatcomyouthpride.com/eventinfo

05/26/2026

Myth: Only babies born to mothers with hepatitis B need the birth dose.

✅ Fact: Babies can also be infected during infancy and early childhood. Before the U.S. adopted universal birth dose vaccination, 9,000 babies were infected at birth each year, and another 9,000 children were infected before age 10.

The hepatitis B birth dose is essential for protecting all children.

05/22/2026

Heat is one of the leading causes of weather-related fatalities each year. Follow these tips to keep yourself and others safe in hot weather.

Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Exercising or working in hot weather can cause your body to heat rapidly and lose fluids and salts. Watch yourself and others for signs of heat illness: dizziness, nausea, weakness, rapid pulse and headache. If anyone shows these symptoms, get them out of the heat and cool them rapidly. If they are confused or losing consciousness, call 911.

Never leave children, vulnerable adults, or pets alone in a locked vehicle in the direct sun. Inside temperatures can rise rapidly, leading to heat stroke. If you see a heat-stressed pet or person alone in a locked vehicle, call 911. Washington state law allows bystanders to break into vehicles to rescue occupants in imminent danger.

05/22/2026

Our office will be closed on Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day.

05/21/2026

As we approach Memorial Day, a day when we honor armed forces members who lost their lives in the line of duty, many will take time to mourn and reflect. Free, 24/7, confidential support is available for all veterans. To connect to the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988, then press 1, text 838255, or chat at veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat/

05/21/2026

Join us at Youth Pride on May 30! Swing by our adopt-a-block (Block 7) from 10:30-11:30 and our table between 11:30 am and 2 pm to say hi. Our table will include resources on opioid prevention, sexual health, wellness, and healthy habits for youth.

We had a great time at last year’s event, and no doubt it will be a fantastic time again this year! We can’t wait to see you there! Learn more about the event at https://www.whatcomyouthpride.com/eventinfo