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Community Health Services
About
Public Health delivers essential services to improve health and well-being in Island County. Working at the community level promotes well-being, prevents disease, and helps reduce health gaps caused by access to healthy food and healthcare, location, income, and other factors.
The community health division plans health improvement, collaborates with community partners, provides essential programs, and increases access to services. We are always striving towards better health outcomes, working in partnership with the communities we serve.
For services, please complete our Referral Form
Provider Resources
Visit our new Provider Resources Webpage for current information on disease reporting, disease trends, and prevention information for healthcare providers, long-term care facilities, school districts, and other community partners. Get connected to continuing education, learn about community health approaches, and find patient resources using our Healthcare Provider Public Health Resource List.
Services
New Baby, New Family - New Baby, New Family is our local supportive nursing program for families with young children and pregnant mothers.
Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) - The WIC program provides nutritious food, personalized care, health screenings, breastfeeding support and a lot more! All services are provided at no cost to qualifying Island County families.
Access to Baby & Child Dentistry - The Island County Access to Baby and Child Dentistry program (ABCD) focuses on preventive and restorative dental care for Medicaid-eligible children.
Healthy Island Youth Initiative - Island County Public Health works with South Whidbey Parks and Aquatics Foundation, South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District, Coupeville School District and Compass Health to provide scholarships to children whose families may not be able to afford the registration costs of organized physical activities.
Falls Prevention - Community coalition working to prevent falls through outreach and educational activities, including supporting community classes, provider education, and service delivery.
Chronic Disease - Information about chronic diseases and community prevention activities supported by Island County Public Health, including community classes, health fairs, and provider outreach.
Preventing Injuries - Reducing death and disability from intentional and unintentional injury through coordination and implementation of health promotion and education programs and special events.
Virtual Health Resource Center - Virtual resource center to support community health by sharing locally relevant resources and information.
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Megan Works, RN
Community Health Manager
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April Fairbanks
Community Health Office Manager
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Island Senior Resources
Services for seniors on Whidbey & Camano Islands.
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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call, text, or chat 988 to be connected to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It is confidential, free, and available 24/7/365.
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Apple Health
Apple Health provides health insurance for low-income community members. Call Heidi Beck of WA HCA at 360-878-4003.
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Heealthcare Provider Resources
Prevention resources and communicable disease information for healthcare providers, schools, and long-term care facilities.
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Department of Emergency Management
Learn about emergency preparedness in Island County.
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Partners for Young Children
A coalition of area providers from private, non-profit, government agencies and service organizations engaged in early learning and family support services.
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Communicable Disease
Find information on communicable disease and learn about Island County prevention programs.