SWACH
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SWACH partners to improve health in Southwest Washington -- for everyone.
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Temperatures are dangerously hot across our region this week! Learn about ways to keep yourself and your communities safe in this heat wave - including cooling centers and kits, heat exhaustion and stroke symptoms, and other essential tips.
In observance of Independence Day, our office is closed today. We'll be open again during regular business hours tomorrow.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, SWACH's CCWA program provided housing and groceries to individuals quarantined due to the illness. On July 1, 2023, we are launching CCWA 2.0 - with important changes to the program. Learn more about what is changing at swach.link/ccwa2.
What would you do with $200,000 to address health priorities in your community? Nominate your community to be one of Washington's Health Equity Zones. Nominations are due April 23rd. Learn more at swach.link/hez-nomination.
Happening tomorrow: Join us for the Drive-Thru Drug Take Back Event on Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Participating locations and specific details are available at southwestach.org/take-back-event.
Eligibility requirements for Apple Health have changed following the end of the COVID-19 related public health emergency (PHE). Be sure to complete your Apple Health eligibility review on time. Learn more at swach.link/phe or washingtonconnection.org.
We're hiring! We are currently accepting applications for the HealthConnect Community Engagement Manager position. Learn more at swach.link/careers.
Nearly 300,000 Washingtonians risk losing their health insurance coverage over the next year. During COVID-19, the HCA extended coverage to all Apple Health (Medicaid) clients through a PHE. This extension ends on March 31, 2023. Learn more at swach.link/phe.
SWACH's brand new Narcan vending machines were recently featured on KOIN 6 news. See the interview featuring our partners at Recovery Cafe at swach.link/koin, or visit the link in our bio. #SWWAhealth #swwa #SDHOH
Join our email list to stay up-to-date on the latest SWACH news and updates. From newsletters to other timely updates, subscribing ensures you'll regularly receive important updates from our organization and partners. To join, email us at [email protected].
Through the HealthConnecet Hub, we regularly help individuals with intersecting health and social services needs. Learn how we use the hub to strive for whole-person wellness in Southwest Washington at swach.link/hub-wellness.
IN THE NEWS: The Drug Take Back Event, hosted on October 31, was a big success. During the event, 2,805 pounds of unused medications and syringes were dropped off by more than 600 residents in Southwest Washington. Read the Reflector article at swach.link/tbe.
Each month, we recognize the hard work done by the local community-based workforce in our HealthConnect Bulletin. We are grateful for CBWs' dedication and commitment to our community. We couldn't do this work without them! Read October's kudos at swach.link/oct-kudos.
SWACH is excited to announce that Sarah Dryfoos was hired as the Director of Equity and Collaborative Impact in September. Join us in welcoming them to our team! Learn more at swach.link/welcome.
We are excited to announce five naloxone dispensing vending machines in our region! These machines are an innovative approach to reducing overdoses in Southwest Washington. Learn more at swach.link/narcan
Join us for the annual Drive-Thru Drug Take Back Event on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Locations will be available in Clark, Klickitat, and Skamania counties. More details, including year-round take-back options, are available at swach.link/take-back.
Do you, or someone you know, live with a chronic condition? Join our friends Klickitat County Senior Services for a free workshop series to help you live a healthy life with chronic illnesses. Learn about dates and incentives for attending at: ow.ly/qZMW50LlX2B
ICYMI: SWACH is on Instagram! Give us a follow and get the latest news and updates from our organization. Learn what we are working on, and see highlights from our partners. Learn more at swach.link/instagram.
After more than a year of outreach, SWACH is proud of the work being done by the MCAW cohort to improve education and access to the COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more about the success this remarkable group has had at swach.link/1-year.
Join us tomorrow (Saturday, Sept. 10) at the Peace and Justice Fair and Concert! The fair kicks off at 9 a.m. and runs until 4 p.m. at Esther Short Park. Learn more at ow.ly/oazC50KFR1z
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