Facility Type:

Community Health Center

Community Type:

Rural

Community/Service Population:

50,001 and above / 10,001 - 25,000

Community Information:

About Bellingham

Live in a community consistently rated one of the most desirable in the USA! Bellingham, a popular university & retirement community of over 91,000 nestled on Bellingham Bay at the foot of the Cascade Mountains. Just a short distance from Seattle, Vancouver BC, and the San Juan Islands, Whatcom County houses several charming small towns. Enjoy all the area has to offer:

• Small Town or City Living (Unique Shops, Local Festivals, Farmers Markets, Berry Picking, & Community Events)
• Cultural Activities (Theater, Music, Independent Films, Museums, Art Studios, & Diverse Local Restaurants)
• Recreational & Outdoor Activities (Hiking, Biking, Skiing, Snow Boarding, Fishing, Sailing, Kayaking, & Camping)
• Excellent Schools (University, Community College, Technical School, & Outstanding K-12 Educational Systems)

Community Selling Points:

Recreational Opportunities, Religious/Cultural Opportunities, Climate, Perception of Community, Internet Access

3RNET Network Coordinator
Contact Information:

Faith Johnson
Office of Community and Rural Health
P.O. Box 47853

Olympia, WA 98504-7853
Tel: 360.236.2815
faith.johnson@doh.wa.gov
Workforce Advisor

J-1 Contact Information:

Sarah Gambrill
Office of Community and Rural Health
PO Box 47853

Olympia, WA 98504-7853
Tel: 360-236-2862
J1VisaWaiver@doh.wa.gov
WA State J-1 Program Specifics