International Overdose Awareness Day

August 31, 2023.Reading time 6 minutes.

International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose. This year’s theme is “recognizing those who go unseen” to shine a light on those affected by overdose who have gone unnoticed amid the crisis.

Ending the HIV Epidemic: King County’s New Heroes Award

July 20, 2023.Reading time 6 minutes.

King County is entering the fourth year of implementing the End HIV Epidemic Plan (EHE). The EHE team and community partners have made rapid and remarkable progress, implementing over 25 strategies. To elevate the work and success of EHE partners in King County, the EHE Program developed an Ending the HIV Epidemic Heroes Award

It’s summer! Let’s swim, safely

July 14, 2023.Reading time 4 minutes.

A group of kids wearing life jackets - lifeguard behind them at a beach

Stay safe while swimming this summer by wearing a life jacket and choosing lifeguarded swim areas.

Join the King County Board of Health!

July 6, 2023.Reading time 5 minutes.

The King County Board of Health is currently considering applications for membership for two vacant positions to join the Board in 2024. The vacancies are for one community stakeholder position and one community stakeholder alternate position.

Monday is last day for free COVID-19 vaccinations at Auburn Outlet Mall

June 7, 2023.Reading time 4 minutes.

The Auburn Mall vaccination team standing in a row, wearing masks, in front of the site inside the mall. A sign reads: Walk-in appointments accepted today.

Free COVID-19 vaccinations for all ages will be available Friday, June 9 through Monday, June 12 at this site, no appointment needed. This is a great opportunity to get caught up with the bivalent booster, especially for people ages 50 years and older and people who are immunocompromised who are at higher risk for severe COVID-19.

Learn how to respond to an overdose: upcoming trainings in our community

June 5, 2023.Reading time 5 minutes.

Public Health and partners are dedicated to raising awareness and offering trainings to various groups in King County to identify and prevent an overdose.