Public Health and Environment

Publications/Newsletters

These Washington County publications are available without charge to Washington County residents unless otherwise noted. To request a publication, call 651-430-6655 or e-mail at PHE@co.washington.mn.us.  Non-Washington County residents will be charged for the publication, as well as a shipping and handling fee.

Certain publications are also available for downloading, as shown below:

• A Guide to Head Lice Treatment and Prevention
• Environmental eUpdate (bi-monthly)
• Environmental Update (biannual)
• HealthWave E-Newsletter
• Infectious Diseases in Child Care Settings and Schools - Sixth Edition, June 2008.  
  • Used by schools, child care providers, health care clinics and parents for information about specific infectious disease problems relating to children.  Cost is $27 ($25.50 for tax exempt agencies).
• Parents As Partners: A Suicide Prevention Guide for Parents. 
  • A pamphlet developed by a group of Parents in Forest Lake, SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education) and Washington County Public Health to educate parents about the signs/symptoms of depression and suicide and local resources in the County. For copies, call 651-430-6655.
• Resource Guide for Seniors and Persons With Disabilities (Revised May 2010)
• Step It Out For Health Walking Maps
• Step It Out For Health Resource Guide
• Summary of 2004 Teen Health Funds in Washington County
• Summary of 2003 Teen Health Funds in Washington County
• Summary of 2001-2002 Teen Health Funds in Washington County
• Understanding Self Harm: Does Someone You Know Need Help?
• Washington County Family Resources - Updated January 2010
• What Happens If I Get Caught Using Tobacco In Washington County
• Young Parent's Yellow Pages (Who to Call)