Official insights from Public Health – Seattle & King County staff
Healthy Eating and Active Living are cornerstones of overall health and well-being. They’re also keys to preventing all sorts of long-term illnesses.
Did you know racist housing practices from more than 50 years ago could be linked with poor health outcomes today? We have evidence that residential segregation, which still exists in Seattle and King County, may be a factor.
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Most folks were grumbling about the rain yesterday, but not those involved in the first harvest at the Elk Run Farm. The Elk Run Farm is no ordinary farm. Located on four acres of a former golf course in Maple Valley, the produce harvested on the farm will supply the South King County Food Coalition’s […]
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By Sinang Lee, MPH, Health Educator at Public Health – Seattle & King County Hook, line, sinker… and healthy dinner! Or is it? Who you are, where you fish, and the type of fish you catch can be the difference between a heart-healthy meal stocked with brain-boosting omega-3s and exposure to harmful contamination. As we […]
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Where you live, the color of your skin, and the amount of money your family makes may affect your chances of drowning. Drowning prevention isn’t just a safety issue; it’s an issue of equity. Many resources related to water recreation such as learning to swim, access to safe sites, lifejackets, lifeguards, and water related education […]
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People may eat poorly for a variety of reasons, including busy and stressful lives or lack of cooking skills. Tight budgets may add to the problem, especially if you haven’t learned tricks for stretching food dollars. For example, what if nobody ever showed you … the value of planning meals ahead for a full week? […]
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Here are some Valentine’s Day sentiments from the health department in your life.
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