It’s summer! Let’s swim, safely
Stay safe while swimming this summer by wearing a life jacket and choosing lifeguarded swim areas.
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Addressing inequalities in LGBTQ+ cancer screening coverage in King County
Increasing awareness of cancer screenings is crucial to ensure inclusive and competent care for LGBTQ+ patients and lead to earlier diagnoses, improved health outcomes, and saved lives.
Read MoreLearn how to respond to an overdose: upcoming trainings in our community
Public Health and partners are dedicated to raising awareness and offering trainings to various groups in King County to identify and prevent an overdose.
Read MoreMay is Bicycle Safety Month – Let’s Commit to Share the Road
King County is an excellent place for biking, especially during the warmer spring and summer months. With so many bike-friendly routes it’s no surprise that more people are bicycling for transportation, exercise, and fun. However, as bicycle use increases, so does the need for extra precautions from drivers sharing the road with bicyclists.
Read MoreFood insecurity in King County remains high: how to help and get food assistance
The number of people seeking food assistance increased over the last year. This increase is happening while food costs are higher than ever before.
Read MoreIt May Not Be Cocaine: Fentanyl in White Powder in King County
We are seeing an increase in fatal overdoses involving fentanyl in the form of white powder, even though fentanyl in pills remains the most common form. White powder fentanyl could easily be mistaken for other drugs, like cocaine, or pressed to look like rock cocaine. From our 2022 overdose report, among the overdose deaths where a fentanyl-substance was identified, the majority (64%) were linked to pills, but almost a quarter (23%) were linked to powders. Fentanyl is an extremely powerful opioid.
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