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Welcome to Open Gorge, your audio bridge to local government, infrastructure, and community news in the Columbia River Gorge.
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Open Gorge: The Skamania Dispatch & Klickitattler
[Skamania] 🩺 The Health Data Blind Spot - BOH 3/10
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At the March 10th 2026 Skamania County Board of Health Meeting, our unique geographic location is creating a "blind spot" for local health data, making it harder to track viruses like the flu and RSV in our community. Plus, the health department is teaming up with the Prosecutor's office to ramp up crackdowns on severe nuisance properties to protect our groundwater and prevent major fire hazards.
In This Episode:
- The Skamania County Board of Health adopts a brand new Mission, Vision, and Values statement.
- A look at the new administrative rules for appointing Board of Health members.
- Updates on the role of the Board of Health in tackling environmental hazards and nuisance properties.
- A new six-week chronic pain management class is starting in the county.
Resources & Links:
- 🗞️ Read the full written Dispatch: skamaniadispatch.com
- Chronic Pain Class Info: Call (509) 427-3850 to register.
- Regional Health Info: Contact Amy Raney (SWACH Coordinator) at (564) 397-5721.
- Next Meeting: Tuesday, June 9th at 1:30 PM.
Meeting Materials: https://www.skamaniacounty.org/home/showpublisheddocument/17644/639083204898800000
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