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Hours
Kennewick:
8am to noon
1pm to 5pm
Monday-Friday

Pasco:
8am to noon
1pm to 5pm
Monday-Friday

Prosser:
9am to 1pm
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Effective Monday, October 19, 2009
the Benton Franklin Health District’s Kennewick Office will be closed during the noon hour,
from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

 Healthy Food

A healthy lifestyle relies on nutritious, safe food every day of your life. The Benton-Franklin Health District nutrition and food safety programs work to ensure the foods served at homes, schools, care centers, and restaurants in our community promote your best health.

Nutrition

Women, Infant and Children (WIC)
Nutrition information for pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.

The Feeding Team
Evaluations of children with feeding and nutrition issues that concern parents or caregivers.

Food Stamp Nutrition Education Project
Information on the food guide pyramid, shopping strategies to stretch food stamp dollars, and preparation tips for economical recipes.

Public Health Nutrition Services
Dietitians specially trained in Pediatric and Maternal Nutrition provide counseling for children with special needs and pregnant women.


Food Safety (see the Food Safety homepage)

Public Food Service
Information, handouts, and resources for business owners interested in food safety.

Temporary Food Service
Information for short-term food service, such as at fairs, carnivals, and markets.

Online Inspections
Permanent food establishments have their inspection results posted online.

Food Worker Cards
All food workers in Washington State are required to have food safety training.

Foodborne Illness or Complaints
Please let us know if you feel you had an illness or injury due to food.

Home Food Safety
Taking steps at home can help protect you from foodborne illness.

Educational Presentations
Presentations on a variety of food safety and hygiene topics are available.

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Benton Franklin Health District
Kennewick
7102 W Okanogan Pl
Kennewick WA
99336
(509) 460 4200
Pasco
412 W Clark
Pasco WA
99301
(509) 547-9737
Prosser
310 7th Ave. E.
Prosser WA
99350
(509) 786-1633
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY PLEASE CALL 911

If you are either a medical practitioner, first responder, or public works official and need to report an emergency that immediately endangers public health, please call 509-543-3851. Only medical practitioners, first responders, and public works officials may use this number.
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Community Health Status Indicators
Reportable Conditions
Contact: info(at)bfhd.wa.gov