Kittitas County Public Health Department

06/04/2026

AQI (Air Quality Index) is a tool that lets the public know when air pollution levels may be harmful. When AQI levels rise, the air becomes more polluted and potentially dangerous to your health.
Poor air quality can affect everyone, but it’s especially risky for:
• Children and teens
• Older adults
• People with heart or lung conditions
• Anyone who spends a lot of time outdoors

Learn more about how AQI works and how to stay safe:
https://www.lung.org/clean-air/outdoors/air-quality-index

Check your local air quality anytime:
https://www.airnow.gov/

06/02/2026

KCPHD is offering childhood immunizations for children from 6 months to 18 years old. Staying up to date on vaccines helps keep your child healthy and safe.
Appointments only! Call 509-962-7515 to book.
Vaccines available: All childhood vaccines
-Hepatitis A
-Hepatitis B
-Tdap
-DTaP
-Varicella
-MMR
-Meningococcal
-HPV9
-IPV
-Influenza
Location: Kittitas County Public Health, Ellensburg, WA

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KCPHD ofrece vacunación infantil para niños y niñas de 6 meses a 18 años. Mantener al día las vacunas ayuda a mantener a su hijo(a) sano(a) y seguro(a).
¡Solo con cita previa! Llame al 509-962-7515 para agendar la cita.
Vacunas disponibles: todas las vacunas infantiles.
-Hepatitis A
-Hepatitis B
-Tdap
-DTaP
-Varicela
-MMR
-Meningocócica
-VPH9
-Influenza
Ubicación: Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Kittitas, Ellensburg, WA

05/31/2026

The color of food does not always mean it is done. A food thermometer is the best way to make sure your food is cooked safely. Be sure to always check the inside temperature of the food to keep you and your guests safe from food borne illness.

Information adapted from Home Grilling Safety Tips from the Partnership for Food Safety Education: https://www.fightbac.org/?s=grilling&id=12049

For more information about Home Food Safety, visit our website https://www.co.kittitas.wa.us/health/community/snap-ed/home-food-safety.aspx

05/30/2026

Spring can be a great time to eat fresh fruit and vegetables. Sometimes it can feel like they spoil quickly. Follow these tips to help keep seasonal produce fresh. Share your favorite tips in the comments.

For more information on healthy choices, visit our website: https://www.co.kittitas.wa.us/health/community/snap-ed/healthy-choices.aspx

*Information adapted from the United States Department of Agriculture

05/29/2026

As the weather warms up, more of us will be spending time outside near water. Read through this safety checklist to help keep kids safe in our lakes and rivers.

For more information visit our website: https://www.co.kittitas.wa.us/health/family/childhood-injury-prevention.aspx

*Information adapted from Safe Kids

05/28/2026

Hiring someone with a developmental disability may be simpler than you think.

Here’s some tips to get started:

• Look at your tasks, not just job titles. (What needs to get done? Who could help with it?)
• Get support. Local Service Providers can help find a match and train them on the job (Not sure who to call? We can get you connected).
• Onboard with help. Job coaches stick around to guide your new employee and answer questions, so you’re not doing it alone.

With the right help, inclusive hiring can be smooth and bring you a motivated employee to add to your team.

Ready to get started?

Reach out to our Developmental Disabilities Coordinator, Laurie Holt, to learn how you can hire your first employee with a developmental disability.

You can call her at (509) 933-8310 or send her an email at [email protected].

05/28/2026

Handwashing isn't just about keeping yourself healthy; it's also about setting a good example for those around you. Regularly washing your hands can inspire others in your home and community to do the same.

Information adapted from Hand Hygiene as a Family Activity from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/prevention/index.html

For more information about Home Food Safety, visit our website https://www.co.kittitas.wa.us/health/community/snap-ed/home-food-safety.aspx

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05/27/2026

Shopping at Safeway? You can get a $5 coupon for fruits and vegetables. Swipe above to learn more.

For help with SNAP benefits go to https://kvfish.org/snap/

For more information visit our website: https://www.co.kittitas.wa.us/health/community/snap-ed/default.aspx

*Information adapted from Washington State Department of Health

05/26/2026

What’s in season this time of year? Here are a few of our favorites to add to family dinners this week.

For more information on healthy choices, visit our website: https://www.co.kittitas.wa.us/health/community/snap-ed/healthy-choices.aspx

*Information adapted from the United States Department of Agriculture