Washington County Seeks Health Heroes

They taught hands-only CPR to groups who then trained others. They started a student-run community garden. They worked to help women in prison provide breast milk to their infants. They are just some of the winners of Washington County's annual Public Health Recognition Awards.

Now - with the 15th annual ceremony coming on April 4 - the county is looking for nominations for this year's awards.

Nominations are being accepted in the following categories:

• Public Health Ambassador Award recognizes an individual, family or small group in the community who has raised awareness of public health issues, developed projects with a lasting impact, and/or influenced systems or policy changes.
• Partner in Public Health Award recognizes an organization/business that has developed innovative public health programs that positively affect its employees and/or the community at large.
• Emerging Public Health Leader Award recognizes a youth or youth-related group (including college) that promotes healthy communities and making healthy lifestyle choices.
• Washington County Employee Award recognizes an exemplary Washington County staff member who has gone above and beyond his or her regular work responsibilities to make a difference in public health

Nominations are due by Monday, March 6, 2017. Download a nomination form at www.co.washington.or.us/HHS or call Kerry Colette at 503-846-4540 to request one.

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