A public health approach to gun violence: King County Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention

March 14, 2024.Reading time 10 minutes.

King County Metro Bus with public awareness campaign banner.

The Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention takes a grass-roots to “grass tops” approach to gun violence by collaborating with community, subject matter experts, and local, state, and federal agencies to tackle gun violence.

Give Peas a Chance! Give the Gift of Health this Holiday Season

December 14, 2023.Reading time 7 minutes.

This is a graphic of three cartoon peas holding hands with a beet in the middle. The background is a light green polka dot pattern. The text above the graphic reads “Give Peas a Chance! Help communities beet hunger year-round.” The beet is holding up two red boxing gloves

The holiday season is a time of giving and sharing, and there’s no better way to spread joy than by helping others. This year, we invite you to consider giving the gift of health by donating to your local food bank. Your contribution can make a real difference in the lives of those in need.

Honoring Juneteenth

June 16, 2023.Reading time 6 minutes.

In the coming days King County will honor Juneteenth as an opportunity to shine a light on the power of our Black community’s health, strength, resiliency and beauty.

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.

PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER

Category: Equity and Community Partnerships

Honoring Juneteenth

Navigators bring the personal touch to the COVID-19 response