Food insecurity in King County remains high: how to help and get food assistance
The number of people seeking food assistance increased over the last year. This increase is happening while food costs are higher than ever before.
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High School FLASH curriculum shown to decrease homophobia and transphobia
Reducing students’ belief in harmful stereotypes can improve school climate by reducing beliefs that may lead to bullying, violence, and victimization. As a result, this can improve health outcomes as well as academic performance.
Read MoreJoint statement on regional healthcare facilities’ masking requirement
Public Health – Seattle & King County fully supports the decision by many healthcare organizations in our region to require masking in their facilities to decrease the ongoing risk of COVID-19.
Read MoreWorld TB Day 2023 is a reminder that TB is a global and local problem
On World TB Day, March 24, 2023, it is important to remember that TB is not just a problem overseas.
Read MoreHow to keep Medicaid Apple Health insurance as policies change
Thousands of people who have Apple Health insurance risk losing coverage in coming months. Public Health and its partners in the community are helping them take action in time.
Read MoreVideo & transcript: COVID-19 media briefing
Dr. Eric Chow, Chief of Communicable Disease Epidemiology for Public Health – Seattle & King County, held a media briefing on March 8, 2023, to share information and take questions about where we are in the COVID-19 pandemic.
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