Registration for community health meeting now open
STAFF REPORT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 years, 3 months AGO
MATTAWA — The Grant County Health Department is hosting a listening session Aug. 6, at Wahluke High School in Mattawa. The session from 4:30 to 6 p.m. will focus on developing the Community Health Improvement Plan for the county.
The CHIP aims to address the most pressing health needs in Grant County and relies on input from the community. Participants will discuss key health issues, review findings from the Community Health Assessment and explore strategies for improvement. Dinner will be provided and served at 4 p.m. before the meeting.
To register for the session, visit https://forms.office.com/r/axAkQavPk.
For more information, contact GCHD’s Policy Analyst, Kayla Isaacson, at [email protected] or 509-771-7242.
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