Benton-Franklin Health District

Two-county health district in south central Washington State. We work to Prevent Illness and Injury, Promote Healthy Behaviors, and Protect Our Community.

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

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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!

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

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💙 It’s National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week!

✅ Check your home (pre-1978 = risk)
🩸 Test your child
📦 Know where lead hides (paint, soil, imports)
EPA: https://t.co/HalFLhqTiv
CDC: https://t.co/obCuQsTSSJ
BFHD Info: https://t.co/AD2TzE018V
#NLPPW #LeadAwareness #BFHD

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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: https://t.co/iyue9XSa3R
#PublicHealth #HealthyLiving #BFHD #TriCitiesWA

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September is Recovery Month!

During #RecoveryMonth2025, focus on your well-being. Sleep 🛏️, healthy eating 🍅, exercise 🏃‍➡️and connections 💞 are vital. For more tips: https://t.co/cmzCAxD0fL

#wellnessjourney #PublicHealth #Recovery #Mentalhealth #Mentalhealthawareness #bfhd

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🩸 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. https://t.co/AD2TzE018V
#LeadAwareness #BFHD #LeadTesting

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

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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:
🔗 https://t.co/kwSeVxS7ZS

#HeatSafety #StayCool #PublicHealth #ExtremeHeat

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🎭 Some traditional products may contain lead, including:
⚱️ Imported cookware
🎨 Kohl & cosmetics
💊 Herbal remedies & spices

Shop trusted sources & learn more: https://t.co/JovoyTiuET
#LeadAwareness #SafeTraditions #BFHD

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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.

https://t.co/qtv6OJ32Ch

#WildfireSmoke #CleanAirAtHome #DIYAirFilter #SmokeSafety #PublicHealth

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🚧 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

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🐾 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.

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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.

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

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☀️ 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: https://t.co/JovoyTiuET
#LeadAwareness #SummerSafety #BFHD

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😩 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. ✨

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💧 Keeping nutrients out of our waterways is everyone’s responsibility. Small actions = big impact. Watch this quick video to see how you can help: https://t.co/ZPFp4314fg #CleanWaterStartsWithYou #WaterQuality #EnvironmentalHealth

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🚫 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

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You’ve got this. Take it one minute, one hour, one day at a time. Visit https://t.co/vUxzcGkb4x text READY to 34191, or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW.