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BFHD Respiratory Hospitalization Report 01.27.2026

All BFHD Health Alerts & Advisories

**Immediately Notifiable Conditions**

  • Notifiable conditions reporting line 509.539.0416 
  • 24-Hour emergency reporting line: 509.460.4213
  • Confidential Fax Line: 509.460.4377
  • Washington Department of Health 24 hour reporting line (use only if contact cannot be established with the Benton-Franklin Health District) 1.877.539.4344

If you have questions regarding illness reporting and/or assistance from the Communicable Disease program please call 509.460.4200

“Inside the Petri Dish” BFHD Newsletter 
 Benton-Franklin Health District – Communicable Disease & Epidemiology Update

It is a newsletter for our health care community!

Designed as a source for timely, practical updates from the Communicable Disease Epidemiology team and Benton-Franklin Health District, it highlights emerging trends, reporting requirements, best practices, and local public health guidance. Each issue is intended to support your role in disease prevention, early detection, and effective response as we work together to protect the health of Benton and Franklin counties.