A disproportionate number of people in jails and prisons have chronic medical or behavioral health conditions. When people leave jail, it’s a unique moment to connect them to services in the community that they may not have known about before. Maliha, a social worker in the Jail Health Release Program, shares about what she does to help people with a range of health conditions as they transition out of incarceration.
A rabid bat was found in Seattle on July 15, 2026, on the sidewalk on University Way Northeast, between NE 41st and NE 42nd streets. This is near Parrington Lawn, on the University of Washington campus, and is a busy area with many businesses. Anyone who might have had physical contact with this bat (even if not bitten) could be at risk and should seek medical evaluation immediately or call Public Health at 206-296-4774 to determine if rabies preventative treatment is necessary.
A national outbreak of Cyclospora—more commonly known by its main symptom, explosive diarrhea–continues to grow, but here in King County, we have not seen any unexpected increases in cyclosporiasis (the disease caused by Cyclospora) so far. We talked with Ann Shen, the lead for foodborne and enteric disease investigations for Public Health – Seattle & King County, about the local situation.
Beau, one of our septic experts, shares his passion for the importance of septic systems in protecting public health, safeguarding the environment, and allowing a property to function as a home.
Adolescence is already an intense time for parenting, but what happens when you add a life altering condition to the mix? In this comic strip, cartoonist Summer Pierre shares her family’s many challenges navigating health and managing everyday life following her daughter’s onset of Long COVID at age 12.
The King County Board of Health is recruiting for a public health provider.
Applications to join the Board are welcome from King County residents who share a commitment to public health principles and addressing racism as a public health crisis. The Board is currently considering applications for one vacant position to join in 2027. This vacancy is for the public health, facilities and providers alternate seat.
