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WebApril 17, 2024. Reading time 7 minutes. Public Health was informed by Washington State Department of Health last week that a group of international travelers visiting Seattle …

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Our pre-pandemic state: New data on the health of our …

WebJust before the COVID-19 pandemic began, King County communities showed both promising health improvements, as well as new areas for concern. A new …

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New King County data: Inequitable health impacts of …

WebPublic Health - Seattle & King County created a social and economic risk index in 2020 to help leaders and managers direct resources and prevention efforts to …

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Open to all: Health insurance open enrollment starts Nov. 1 with

WebLeer en Español. Open enrollment for health insurance starts November 1, 2023, and now everyone who lives in Washington State can purchase health and dental …

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Equity in Vaccination is a Community Effort

WebTo address these inequities, Public Health – Seattle & King County set goals to provide equitable access to vaccine by focusing on communities that are at highest …

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Health insurance feels more important than ever, and Public …

WebKing County’s health insurance Navigators are once again offering personal help with the enrollment process through Washington Healthplanfinder — with special …

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Better than ever: Don't miss Open Enrollment to find your best …

WebHealth insurance is more affordable and offers more security than ever in Washington, thanks to two changes from previous years. Expanded tax credits mean …

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More Opportunities for Boosters and Vaccines: FEMA’s Community

WebUpdate 3/2/2022: This vaccination site is now closed.Huge thanks to everyone who made it possible, from partners at FEMA, the Washington State …

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King County hospitals issue urgent call to action: “We Need Your …

WebIn the midst of the Omicron surge in COVID-19, King County hospitals are issuing an urgent call in the Sunday edition of the Seattle Times to limit the spread of …

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Community health workers increase access to health care for …

WebOnly one year into the five-year CDC-funded grant, the King County Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (KCREACH) program is making progress …

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How to keep Medicaid Apple Health insurance as policies change

WebEspañol. Updated 3-16-23. Thousands of people who have health insurance through Medicaid (also known as Apple Health, in Washington) risk losing coverage in coming …

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Public Health’s In-Home Vaccination Launches Across the County

WebTo schedule an appointment, call the King County COVID-19 Call Center at 206-477-3977 between 8 AM and 7 PM PST, any day. Language interpretation is …

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New data, new insight about the health of our region

WebThe new report, 2018/2019 King County Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) by The King County Hospitals for a Healthier Community (KC HHC) …

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Auburn School District gets first School Based Health Center

WebThe clinic in Auburn is funded through Best Starts for Kids with $357,000 annually for operations and an additional one-time $350,000 capital grant . Last year …

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The state of HIV in King County – PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER

WebIn 2018, 90% of the approximately 7,000 persons with diagnosed HIV infection living in King County were engaged in care and 84% were virally suppressed, surpassing …

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Should I get an updated booster

WebSide effects after getting any of the COVID-19 vaccines can vary from person to person. They generally go away in a few days. After a booster, the most common side …

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Joy and good health for the Lunar New Year – PUBLIC HEALTH …

WebA family tradition for Khanh Ho, an environmental health educator, is exchanging foods with relatives and friends for Tet (Lunar New Year in Vietnamese). …

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Community Health Boards Make Resilient Communities

WebThe Somali Health Board is an organization that reinforces resilience in the Somali community. This group formed after the H1N1 pandemic in 2009-10 when health …

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King County recognizes Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin on …

WebDuchin has mentored many professionals in the department and across the country. In 2006, he established Public Health – Seattle & King County as a field training …

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