Walla Walla Department of Community Health

  • Community
  • Crime & Safety
  • Crisis
  • Disaster Response
  • Equality
  • Health

Who We Are

Our Mission
Improve the quality of life and wellbeing of our communities within Walla Walla County through prevention, promotion and protection.

Our Vision
Always working for a safer, healthier and thriving Walla Walla County

Our Values


Integrity

We are honest, trustworthy and transparent in all we do. We strive to do the right thing to achieve the best community health outcomes.

Collaboration

We value the unique contributions of our employees and partners to promote health equity. We develop positive relationships, foster innovative solutions, and strengthen our capacity to accomplish our mission.

Respect

We uphold a standard of conduct that recognizes and values the diversity and contributions of all. We foster a working environment in which listening to and understanding our differences is encouraged and confidences are protected.

Science

We use the best scientific data and methods available to guide our policies and actions to promote healthy living. We rely on the objective facts of evidence-based science to build a strong foundation to address health needs and concerns.

Accountability

We are effective and efficient managers of the public trust and public funds, and hold ourselves and others to appropriate high standards. We operate with open communication, transparency, timeliness, and continuous quality improvement.

What We Do

 We serve Walla Walla County residents through prevention, promotion and protection programs:

Behavioral Health:  1) Mental Health and Suicide Prevention 2) Substance Use Cessation and Prevention

Clinical and Prevention Services: 1) Immunizations and Travel Medicine 2) Communicable Diseases, STDs, and Other Conditions 3) Covid-19 Stats/Resources

Developmental Disabilities: 1) Child Development Services 2) Adult Services 3) Community Education and Information Services

Emergency Preparedness: 1) Natural Disasters 2) Contaminated Water or Food Supplies 3) Airborne Exposure to Infectious Disease, Pandemic Influenza, or Bioterrorism 4) Wildfire Smoke

Environmental Health: 1) Drinking Water 2) Solid Waste 3) Water Recreation Facilities 4) Zoonotic Diseases

Food Safety: 1) Farmers Market 2) Food Establishment Inspections 3) Food Service Plan Review and Permits 4) Food Worker Card 5) Mobile Food Units 6) Temporary Food Booths

Health Education: 1) SNAP-Ed

Homeless Housing: 1) Council on Housing 2) Data 3) Resources

Maternal and Child Health: 1) Classes 2) Breastfeeding 3) Home Visiting Programs 4) Education 5) Networking/Support Groups 6) Basic Health

Oral Health: 1) County Data 2) ABCD Dental Providers 3) Find a Dental Provider

On Site Sewage: 1) Onsite Permitting Process 2) Understanding and Caring for Your Septic System 3) Septic System Installers and Septic System Pumpers/Cleaners

Traffic Safety: 1) DUI Victim Memorial Walkway 2) DUI Memorial Sign Project 3) DUI Victim Impact Panels 4) Every 15 Minutes Program 5) Bikes on the Road 6) Tipsy Taxi 7) Child Passenger Safety Team 8) Get Involved: Traffic Safety Coalition Meeting and Victim Impact Panel Presentations

Veterans' Services: 1) Program Guidelines 2) Support and Services Available 3) How to Apply 4) Do You Qualify? Eligibility Information

Vital Records: 1) Birth Certificates 2) Death Certificates

WIC: 1)  Provide Nutrition and Health Education 2) Provide Breastfeeding Support 3) Provide Nutrient Rich Supplemental Food/Plans 4) Provide Health and Social Service Referrals 

 

Most programs offered at the Walla Walla County Department of Community Health are free. 

 

Details

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Get Connected Icon Sam Jackle
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https://www.co.walla-walla.wa.us/government/health_department/index.php