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.
Seattle summers will keep getting hotter. Here’s how to stay safe
Seattle made history last month. The National Weather Service said that on May 13, the high reached 86 degrees—just topping the city’s record of 85 degrees in 2018.
King County’s chief of communicable disease: Don’t let your guard down with COVID-19
Dr. Eric Chow’s parents didn’t think he’d like medicine and he took that to heart and trusted their advice.
Get vaccinated before spending time with friends and family
While the national and public health states of emergency have become a thing of the past, as of May 11, 2023, COVID-19 is still spreading in our communities and continues to mutate and evolve over time.
New members appointed to CAPAA
Gov. Jay Inslee recently announced the reappointment of Lori Wada and made the following appointments to the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA). Lori Wada immigrated to Washington from […]