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Washington County proclaims National Public Health Week; disability advocate urges stronger emergency preparedness
Summary
The Washington County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a proclamation on March 17, 2026, declaring April 6–12 as National Public Health Week after presentations from county public-health staff and Brooke McCall of Upstream Access, who urged disability-inclusive emergency planning.
The Washington County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously March 17 to proclaim April 6–12, 2026, as National Public Health Week in Washington County after a staff presentation and remarks from a disability-rights nonprofit.
Marie Bowman Davis, the county's local public health administrator and public health division manager, introduced the request and invited staff and community partners to present the proclamation and describe planned events tied to the week.
Lindy Petty, alcohol and drug prevention senior program coordinator for the public-health division, outlined a slate of staff and community activities, including a virtual learning series, staff appreciation events and a community celebration planned for April 10 that will feature an…
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