How local healthcare systems can respond to climate change

April 24, 2024.Reading time 5 minutes.

The healthcare sector is a significant contributor to climate change, producing around 10% of total carbon emissions. Climate change strains healthcare systems, increasing visits and deaths. It’s crucial for healthcare to reduce emissions, waste, and improve energy efficiency while adapting to climate change. A new playbook supports hospitals and clinics in this effort, offering practical guidance and support.

New data dashboards track the impact of climate change on health

January 25, 2024.Reading time 10 minutes.

An image of a graph with icons in front of it representing heat, cold, asthma, allergies, bacteria and disease-carrying insects. Text over the graph says "climate and health data dashboards."

Climate change is impacting the health of King County residents. Our new data dashboards provide a look at some of these impacts.

Navigators bring the personal touch to the COVID-19 response

October 3, 2022.Reading time 2 minutes.

A collage showing some of the COVID-19 response work that Public Health's community navigators have been involved in. It includes a person wearing a mask and a person getting a vaccine.

Meet the community navigators: a group of trusted community leaders, organizers and health workers collaborating with Public Health to help us stay true to our equity goals.