Benton-Franklin Health District

Join us THIS SATURDAY at the Richland Public Library! We're doing FREE car seat checks. Free car seats and boosters for qualifying families. Email [email protected] for questions or more info. #tricitiesnews #visittricities #freecarseats #carseatsafety #bfhd

Christmas Day – Thursday, December 25, 2025 BFHD offices will be closed on Thursday, December 25. We wish you a joyful and peaceful holiday season!

Thanksgiving Closure Notice BFHD offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We wish you a safe, joyful, and restful holiday weekend!

Veterans Day – Tuesday, November 11, 2025 BFHD offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11. We wish you a peaceful and safe Veterans Day.

💙 It’s National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week! ✅ Check your home (pre-1978 = risk) 🩸 Test your child 📦 Know where lead hides (paint, soil, imports) EPA: epa.gov/lead/national-lead-p… CDC: cdc.gov/lead-prevention/php/… BFHD Info: doh.wa.gov/community-and-env… #NLPPW #LeadAwareness #BFHD

September is Recovery Month! #RecoveryHappens in a stable home. During #RecoveryMonth2025 and beyond, let’s help create spaces where people feel safe, respected, and supported. Here are steps we can take: samhsa.gov/recovery #PublicHealth #HealthyLiving #BFHD #TriCitiesWA

September is Recovery Month! During #RecoveryMonth2025, focus on your well-being. Sleep 🛏️, healthy eating 🍅, exercise 🏃‍➡️and connections 💞 are vital. For more tips: samhsa.gov/find-support/how-… #wellnessjourney #PublicHealth #Recovery #Mentalhealth #Mentalhealthawareness #bfhd

🩸 WA recommends lead testing for kids who: 🏠 Live in homes built before 1978 💊 Are on Medicaid/WIC 🌍 Recently moved from another country 🔧 Have a family member exposed to lead Talk to your doctor today. doh.wa.gov/community-and-env… #LeadAwareness #BFHD #LeadTesting

BFHD offices will be closed on Monday, September 1. Wishing you a restful and safe Labor Day!

If you're pregnant, a child or teen with asthma, or living with a heart condition or other chronic illness, extreme heat can make your symptoms worse. Stay informed and stay safe: 🔗 ephtracking.cdc.gov/Applicat… #HeatSafety #StayCool #PublicHealth #ExtremeHeat

🎭 Some traditional products may contain lead, including: ⚱️ Imported cookware 🎨 Kohl & cosmetics 💊 Herbal remedies & spices Shop trusted sources & learn more: 19january2017snapshot.epa.go… #LeadAwareness #SafeTraditions #BFHD

Simple, low-cost way to clear wildfire smoke from your home! This video shows an easy DIY solution to help improve indoor air quality and protect your health during smoke events. youtube.com/watch?v=UZaxGz2U… #WildfireSmoke #CleanAirAtHome #DIYAirFilter #SmokeSafety #PublicHealth

🚧 As Costco’s new Richland store gets ready to open, huge kudos to our Food Safety Team! 👏 Tressa put in 20+ hours on reviews, inspections & prep—with Lesley right alongside her. This is public health in action. 💪 #PublicHealthMatters #BehindTheScenes

🐾 Bandit’s reading the sign before a swim—smart pup! 💧🐶 Toxic algae can harm pets who drink or play near the river. 👏 Thanks to VCA Southridge for spreading the word! ✅ Avoid scum & brown-tan clumps, rinse off, and wash up after river time.

Yakama Nation is hosting a FREE walk-in dental clinic July 11–13, 9AM–4PM in Toppenish! ✅ Fillings, cleanings, extractions 👶 Pediatric care 💇 Free haircuts 🩺 BP & A1C checks 🚿 Showers on-site 📍600 N. Meyers Rd.

Independence Day – Friday, July 4, 2025 BFHD offices will be closed on Friday, July 4. We wish you a safe and enjoyable Independence Day!

☀️ School’s out—let’s keep summer safe! Lead can hide in: 🏠 Old playgrounds 🏕️ Campsites 🎣 Fishing gear Learn how to protect your kids this summer: 19january2017snapshot.epa.go… #LeadAwareness #SummerSafety #BFHD

😩 Feeling stressed? Don’t let it take over. 💨 Step away, clear your mind, and move your body: 🚶‍♂️ Take a walk 🚴‍♀️ Hop on a bike 🛹 Grab your board and skate it out Movement = mood booster. You got this. ✨

💧 Keeping nutrients out of our waterways is everyone’s responsibility. Small actions = big impact. Watch this quick video to see how you can help: youtu.be/2e60gGBssf0?si=y44A… #CleanWaterStartsWithYou #WaterQuality #EnvironmentalHealth

🚫 It’s not just “weed” or “pot” — call it what it is: cannabis. It can change how your brain works, especially if you’re under 21. 🎓 Stay sharp. Stay focused. Stay you. #CallItCannabis #StaySharp #YouthPrevention #CannabisFacts #BrainHealth