Official insights from Public Health – Seattle & King County staff
Free child car seat check events are happening locally over the next few months for parents, parents-to-be and caregivers. Whether this is your first time installing a car seat in preparation for the arrival of a new baby or you’ve done this many times, installing car seats correctly can be tricky. Only one in four […]
Read MoreAs King County’s population and housing costs have risen steeply, many people of color and lower income families in King County have migrated to south Seattle and south King County, with the most vulnerable populations at risk of being priced out of the county all together. This displacement can have negative health impacts: it disrupts […]
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How are trauma-informed approaches influencing work across our community? Hear from some of our local experts.
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Schools can be a critical place to help build resilience and healing, not just for students, but for families and the larger community.. See how this is taking place at schools in our region.
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Community connectedness is one of the pillars of health that can counter the impacts of trauma and adversity. Yesterday’s blog introduced some key concepts in trauma-informed practice. In today’s blog, we’ll look at how communities are building those connections and fostering resilience, demonstrating how community-led initiatives are beneficial for health. In the field of public health […]
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Have you heard the term “trauma-informed” but wonder how this plays out in practice? How is tapping into individual and community strengths key for healing?
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