The Washington County Health Department received a County Health Department of the Year Award for 2018 this week.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health presented the award to the WCHD on Tuesday. Washington County Regional Administrative Director Larry Bergner accepted the award from OSDH Interim Commissioner Tom Bates and State Board of Health President Tim Starkey.

Washington County Health Department is one of only four OSDH county health departments to attain national accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board.

In 2018, Washington County ranked second in their region for providing clinic services, immunizations and Medicaid revenue, despite operating with 50 percent of their clinical and nursing staff.

Washington County Health Department was recognized for their work in providing community programs to combat childhood obesity and raise awareness of early childhood adversity. They also partnered with Bartlesville Public Schools on “Walk to School” days for many years.