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The Kitsap Public Health welcomes your comments. When you comment on our page, your message is visible to the public and subject to public record disclosure laws. Kitsap Public Health does not endorse or agree with every comment posted. The intended purpose of the site is to serve as a mechanism for communication between the District and members of the public. Please note that all comments will be reviewed, and we reserve the right to hide or remove comments that violate the following standards:
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10/30/2026

The Kitsap Public Health Board will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Norm Dicks Government Center in Bremerton. Learn more: https://buff.ly/Pqq5FiW

10/29/2026

Every day, about 32 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes — that's one person every 44 minutes. Don't make your drive home the scariest part of your Halloween. Plan for a safe, sober ride:
• Designate a sober driver
• Book a rideshare
• Use public transportation
Learn more: nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunk-driving

10/28/2026

Breast self-exams and mammograms can help detect signs of breast cancer. When diagnosed early, the 5-year survival rate is over 99%. Learn how to check yourself for signs of breast cancer: https://buff.ly/oZ0Y6af

10/27/2026

Protect your wellhead to protect your drinking water! Keep surface water runoff away from your wellhead and regularly check the cap, seal, and area around the casing for leaks. Questions about your well or drinking water? Call us at 360-728-2235!

10/26/2026

Calling all superheroes — parents and caregivers! If your child is 1–5 years old and lives in a home built before 1978, don’t let lead be a hidden supervillain. Talk to your child’s healthcare provider about testing for lead exposure. Learn more at https://buff.ly/sgV6opd

10/23/2026

National Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, Oct. 24! Help protect your loved ones and the environment by throwing away old prescriptions at a medication drop box near you at medtakebackwashington.org

10/22/2026

Mold will grow where there is moisture, such as around leaks in roofs, windows, or pipes, or where there has been a flood. Fight mold found in your home by cleaning up the mold and fixing the problem that caused it. Learn more at KitsapPublicHealth.org/mold

10/21/2026

We don't just teach safety — we practice it, too! Last week, we joined millions of people worldwide in the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill. We practiced how to "drop, cover, and hold on" as well as how to safely evacuate our building. Learn how to keep yourself safe and healthy during an earthquake at https://buff.ly/bq3PDFH

10/21/2026

Shellfish harvesting is closed in Dyes Inlet & Port Washington Narrows due to high levels of paralytic shellfish poison (PSP). Before harvesting, always check the shellfish safety map at https://buff.ly/HxLvUzG. Learn more on our blog: https://buff.ly/TAu5DHp

10/20/2026

In the United States, 2,320 people were killed in car crashes involving a teen driver in 2024. Over half of the teen drivers that died were not wearing a seatbelt. Drive like your life, and your friends’ lives, depend on it — because they do. Learn more at https://buff.ly/rWsoEQA

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345 6th Street Ste 300
Bremerton, WA
98337

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