Alongside people during vital life moments: Portraits of Public Health

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A smiling woman with black hair and brown skin, wearing a tan blazer and hoop earrings, with a orange background.

Birth and death are some of life’s most meaningful and complex moments, and for nearly two decades in Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Vital Records, Robbie has been supporting community members through the process of gathering and filing records for these momentous events.

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Local survey highlights how syringe service sites provide low-barrier entry point to connect people to services

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A photo of a wall with posters promoting treatment options.

Every two years, we conduct a survey of syringe service program clients as part of a statewide survey in partnership with University of Washington’s Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute (ADAI). The aim is to understand the needs of our clients and provide data to inform effective services to improve the health of people who use drugs.

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Do you know me? Help identify an unknown man found deceased near Medina

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Pencil sketch showing face of young man with light skin, long hair and a jacket.

The King County Medical Examiner’s Office is asking for the public’s help to identify a man found deceased near Medina, under the SR 520 bridge. The Medical Examiner’s Office is releasing a forensic sketch and information related to the case with the goal of bringing answers to this man’s identity. 

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A comic strip explains physical barriers to healthcare

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Person with gray waits at a bus stop with cobwebs growing on them.

What barriers do people face when trying to get healthcare in Washington state? This comic explores the access issues that drive thousands of patients to seek care at the annual free Seattle/King County Clinic, happening this year April 23-26.

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