chelan-douglas health district

As the first day of summer approaches, officials with Chelan-Douglas Health District (CDHD) want to remind the public of water safety. An average of 3,500 to 4,000 people drown per year, or about 10 fatal drownings per day. Drowning is also the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4...

A lawsuit against the Chelan-Douglas Health District that was dismissed in Chelan County Superior Court last year has been revived by the Washington Court of Appeals. The suit was filed in June, 2022 by Chelan County resident Sarah Nunley and Douglas County resident Michelle Slater following a data breach at the Health District that compromised the personal information of at least 109,000 people i

North Central Washington now has a volunteer group that can provide medical assistance in the event of a regional emergency. The Chelan-Douglas Health District Medical Reserve Corps (CDMRC) is part of a nationwide network of community-based, civilian volunteers established to help bolster public health response and capacity within the community...

Discover how to safeguard your health during the Balsamroot Fire. Tips on staying safe from wildfire smoke.

Discover the two final candidates, Kristen Hosey and James Rivard, competing for the top role at CDHD.

The change will let the general public apply and pay online for all of the district's environmental health services.

The Chelan-Douglas Health District (CDHD) is holding a meet-and-greet with its finalists for new chief administrator this week. Commissioner Shon Smith says the event will provide an opportunity for the candidates to find out more about the Wenatchee Valley, while also letting attendees ask them questions...

The Chelan-Douglas Health District (CDHD) has narrowed its list of candidates for a new chief administrator to three. The announcement was made at Monday's meeting of the Chelan County Commissioners. Commissioner Shon Smith, who serves on the CDHD board of directors, says they received a total of 31 applications for the position, including from some who have a wealth of experience...

The district is reporting 58 cases as of March 22, a sharp increase from 17 cases two weeks earlier.

CDHD says the additional case supports it's suspicion that Whooping Cough is circulating more broadly throughout the community.