Whatcom County Health and Community Services

Care-A-Van is on the move this week, including two stops in Whatcom County! Learn more at https://bit.ly/Care_A_Van
1. June 2, 9 am to 1 pm at the East Whatcom Regional Resource Center (8251 Kendall Road, Maple Falls, WA 98266)
2. June 5, 10 am to 2 pm at the Stand Down for Whatcom Veterans event (2912 Northwest Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225)

🚐 Care-A-Van is on the move this week! Find free health services including: ✅ Blood pressure and glucose screening (with optional A1c testing), ✅ Mental health screening, ✅ Naloxone distribution with opioid prevention education, and ✅ Vision screening. Learn more: https://bit.ly/Care_A_Van
NOTE: Care-a-Van will no longer provide vaccination services at its clinics.
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🚐¡Care-A-Van está en movimiento esta semana! Encuentre servicios de salud gratuitos que incluyen: ✅ Pruebas de detección de presión arterial y glucosa (con pruebas opcionales de A1c), ✅ Pruebas de detección de salud mental, ✅ Distribución de naloxona con educación para la prevención de opioides y ✅ Pruebas de detección de la vista. Más información https://bit.ly/Care_A_Van
NOTA: Care-A-Van ya no brindará servicios de vacunación en sus clínicas.

You may have seen recent news stories about Ebola, which is a rare disease in sub-Saharan Africa that spreads through contact with the body fluids of a sick person or animal. Ebola is a severe disease, so global news about it can feel scary; it’s entirely valid to feel concerned.

We can take comfort in knowing that only someone with symptoms can infect others. To date, no one with symptoms has entered the United States, no Ebola cases have been reported in the United States, and the risk to the public remains extremely low. In public health, we prepare for even the most unlikely health emergencies, including preparing for Ebola.

Part of our preparedness work includes:
Monitoring and ensuring appropriate isolation of travelers from affected areas who might get sick.
Coordinating with our local hospital, so we are prepared for a worst-case scenario if someone gets sick from Ebola.
Keeping local healthcare providers informed of the latest news and updates globally, nationally, and locally via Provider Alerts.
Read more in our news flash https://bit.ly/3S8OdD8