Thurston County, Washington

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Thurston County Washington

Public Health and Social Services

The Thurston County Public Health & Social Services Department is located in Olympia, Washington. The Department is governed by the Board of Health and Board of County Commissioners. Our mission: "Working together to achieve the highest level of health and well-being for everyone".

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Toxic Algae Health Advisory in Effect for Lake Lawrence

Thurston County Public Health and Social Services is reporting a toxic algae bloom at Lake Lawrence. Lab results taken on 8/14/2024 detected Microcystins toxin levels at 10 ug/L, which is ABOVE the state recreation guideline of 8ug/L. Anatoxins were not detected.

August 19, 2024

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Positive Case of Rabies Found in a Bat in Thurston County

Thurston County Public Health & Social Services (PHSS) is reporting the first positive rabies bat in Thurston County, and the third (3) overall in Washington State, this year.

August 01, 2024

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Building Development Center (BDC) and Public Health and Social Services will close June 25 from 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The Thurston County Building and Development Center (BDC) and Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) Environmental Health Division, both located at the Atrium Building on 3000 Pacific Ave SE, will close from 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.

June 21, 2024

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Specialized Recreation - Bowling with Friends! - Registration Required

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
2:45pm
Westside Lanes
Family Friendly

Oct

17

Thurston County Parenting and Postpartum Support Group

Thursday, October 17, 2024
4:00pm
Public Health and Social Services Location
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Oct

19

Specialized Recreation - Thunder Fish Swim Club - Registration Required

Saturday, October 19, 2024
10:00am
River Ridge High School
Family Friendly

Public Health and Social Services

360-867-2500

Public Health and Social Services Location

412 Lilly Rd. NE
Olympia, WA 98506-5132
Phone: 360-867-2500
Fax: 360-867-2601
Monday–Friday: 9:00 am–4:00 pm Phone Line Open Daily 8:00am-5:00pm