The need for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic escalated to such an extent that nurse Rosary Celaya Castro-Olege came out of retirement to join the frontlines.
The ignorance of South Asian cardiovascular disease outcomes by the U.S. healthcare system
The United States healthcare system continues to overlook the urgent need to improve South Asian cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes, and it shows.
Public school lunch programs are exclusionary to east Asian students
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is meant to be a school meal program that provides free or reduced meals to students.
Seattle’s cool reputation is hurting our elders
Seattle has long prided itself on being the “cool” city of the Pacific Northwest.
Heat Safety 101: King County’s essential guide for hot days
As temperatures rise, Public Health – Seattle & King County wants you to be aware of the health risks tied to extreme heat.
Dr. Helen Chu: CDC vaccine panel purge threatens public health
A leading infectious disease expert and one of the nation’s foremost COVID-19 researchers has voiced deep concerns about the recent overhaul of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
With the possible end of many public health programs looming, Murray convenes community health roundtable
Amidst significant uncertainty regarding the future of many public programs, including Medicaid and Head Start, Washington Sen. Patty Murray on Tuesday convened a roundtable of community health experts serving a variety of communities who rely on such programs to survive.
COVID-19 in 2025: Embracing community care in everyday life
“Go back to your country! Put a mask on!”
King County unveils plan to advance racial equity and health
In a recent community celebration, Public Health – Seattle & King County rolled out a new five-year strategic plan aimed at enhancing health and well-being across the county.
Asian Americans lead in COVID-19 vaccination rates in King County
While the pandemic emergency in the United States has passed, the spread of COVID-19 isn’t over.