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03/19/26 Provider Alert: Legionella cases increasing in Chelan County
Chelan-Douglas Health District continues to see higher-than-usual reports of Legionella disease in our community. Legionella is a waterborne bacterium that can cause a severe form of pneumonia and a milder flu-like illness. Early recognition and prompt reporting are critical to prevent additional cases and to aid in identifying environmental sources. Legionella must be reported to…
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“What is Public Health?” from American Public Health Association
Learn why public health is essential in American Public Health Association’s “What Is Public Health?” article. Read Fact Sheet →
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Hand Hygiene In Healthcare Settings
What is hand hygiene? Hand hygiene refers to the use of hand washing with soap and water or alcohol hand sanitizer (60% alcohol or greater) in order to reduce infection rates, reduce transmission of antimicrobial resistant organisms and stop outbreaks of communicable disease. Why is hand hygiene important? When should I use hand hygiene? How…