Yakima Health District
Government AdministrationWashington, United States11-50 Employees
The Yakima Health District is a government public health agency serving Yakima County, delivering services to residents, workers, and visitors. It is recognized as the oldest health district in the United States, with more than a century of public health service, and it is based in Union Gap, Washington. The district works to meet community health needs through preventive services and programs, and it is actively preparing for the next century of public health efforts. In recent years, it has advanced opioid overdose prevention through initiatives like Narcan distribution and vending machines, and it has piloted collaborations with local partners. A leadership change occurred in 2026 when the board terminated the executive director after a board meeting.