From Kathy Hedin, Deputy County Manager, Health and Wellness

Next week, with Phase 3 return to workplace, it’s our turn to shift back from remote work that many of us have been doing since the early days of COVID-19 pandemic more than two years ago.

Starting Tuesday, HWST staff will do what other county departments have already done and return to work either full-time at county sites, in the community as mobile workers, or in a hybrid status working a mix remotely and at county site. Due to the sheer number of HWST staff, the amount of worksites we operate from, and the size and complexity of our resident-facing services, this will be huge undertaking.

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From Racial and Health Equity Planning Specialist, Brianna Carey

Maternal mortality rates have been investigated in the United States since the early 20th century. Following the declaration of racism as a public health crisis in 2020,it is no surprise that the racial and ethnic disparities among African American and American Indian mothers continue to persist at alarming rates.

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Following community feedback, a new system is being developed to improve accessibility and make it easier for all county residents to recycle, repair and reuse resources. The Enhancing Environmental Health Services initiative includes new and redesigned recycling and waste disposal services, and a proposed county-owned Environmental Service Center.

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