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22 Kitsap Clinics Earn Immunization Awards

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Twenty-two Kitsap County clinics received 2026 Immunize Washington awards for maintaining high immunization rates among patients. The awards recognize clinics that support routine childhood, adolescent, and HPV cancer prevention vaccinations.

Dr. Herbie Duber, Kitsap Public Health District Health Officer, stated the clinics' work "prevents disease and severe illness through routine vaccine administration." The clinics honored include Franciscan Medical Clinic locations in Bremerton and Port Orchard, Kaiser Permanente clinics, Peninsula Community Health Services, and Bainbridge Pediatrics.

The awards highlight local healthcare providers' efforts to meet state immunization goals. Clinics received Bronze or Gold awards based on their vaccination rates for children and adolescents. Statewide, the program aims to increase vaccination coverage to protect public health.

πŸ“„ Source: Local Government β€” https://www.kitsappublichealth.org/post/kitsap-clinics-recognized-as-immunization-champions
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    Twenty-two Kitsap County clinics received 2026 Immunize Washington awardsβ€œTwenty-two Kitsap County clinics were honored by the State of Washington this year for their strong commitment to keeping patients up to date on immunizations.”
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    The awards recognize clinics that support routine childhood, adolescent, and HPV cancer prevention vaccinationsβ€œThe Immunize Washington awardees were recognized for support of routine childhood immunizations, adolescent immunizations, and HPV cancer prevention immunizations.”
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    Dr. Herbie Duber is the Kitsap Public Health District Health Officerβ€œDr. Herbie DuberHealth Officer, Kitsap Public Health District”
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    Dr. Herbie Duber stated the clinics' work prevents disease and severe illness through routine vaccine administrationβ€œWe are very fortunate to have a large community of healthcare practices that support our mission to prevent disease and severe illness through routine vaccine administration. We are proud of the work they are doing and congratulate them on their well-earned awards.”
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    The clinics honored include Franciscan Medical Clinic locations in Bremerton and Port Orchardβ€œFranciscan Medical Clinic: Bremerton (Childhood Bronze, Adolescent Bronze, HPV Cancer Prevention) Franciscan Medical Clinic: East Bremerton (Childhood Bronze, Adolescent Bronze, HPV Cancer Prevention) Franciscan Medical Clinic: Port Orchard (Childhood Bronze)”
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    The clinics honored include Kaiser Permanente clinicsβ€œKaiser Permanente: Port Orchard Clinic (Childhood Bronze, HPV Cancer Prevention) Kaiser Permanente: Silverdale Clinic (Childhood Bronze, HPV Cancer Prevention)”
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    The clinics honored include Peninsula Community Health Servicesβ€œPeninsula Community Health Services: 6th Street Bremerton Clinic (HPV Cancer Prevention) Peninsula Community Health Services: Bainbridge Island Clinic (Gold Childhood, Adolescent Bronze, HPV Cancer Prevention) Peninsula Community Health Services: Children’s Clinic Silverdale (Adolescent Bronze, HPV Cancer Prevention) Peninsula Community Health Services: Clare Avenue Clinic Bremerton (Childhood Bronze, Adolescent Bronze, HPV Cancer Prevention) Peninsula Community Health Services: Kingston Clinic (HPV Cancer Prevention) Peninsula Community Health Services: Madrona Heights School-based Health Center Port Orchard (Adolescent Bronze, HPV Cancer Prevention) Peninsula Community Health Services: Port Orchard (Childhood Bronze, HPV Cancer Prevention) Peninsula Community Health Services: Powder Hill Clinic Poulsbo (Childhood Bronze) Peninsula Community Health Services: Silverdale Clinic (HPV Cancer Prevention)”
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    The clinics honored include Bainbridge Pediatricsβ€œBainbridge Pediatrics: Bainbridge Island (Childhood Bronze, Adolescent Bronze)”
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    The awards highlight local healthcare providers' efforts to meet state immunization goalsNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    Clinics received Bronze or Gold awards based on their vaccination rates for children and adolescentsNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    Statewide, the program aims to increase vaccination coverage to protect public healthNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.

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