Communities of Opportunity expands investments to increase civic engagement and strengthen connections

Communities of Opportunity, a partnership that includes Public Health – Seattle & King County, is expanding efforts to help neighborhoods and cultural communities contribute to better health, safe and affordable housing, economic opportunity and stronger community connections for residents. The approach focuses on sharing power and decision-making with community partners, supporting community-led solutions and working […]

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Dorene Hersh chosen as a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Public Health Nurse Leader

Public Health’s Dorene Hersh is one of just 25 nurses from across the country selected as a Public Health Nurse Leader (PHNL) by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). She will participate in a two-year leadership development program designed to strengthen the capacity of senior public health nurses to improve population health, address social determinants […]

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Patty Hayes Honored with WithinReach’s Cynthia F. Shurtleff Leadership Award

On April 30, WithinReach honored Patty Hayes, Public Health’s Interim Director, with the Cynthia F. Shurtleff Leadership Award. Since 1996, this award has been presented each year to an individual who has shown extraordinary leadership, innovation and dedication to the health and well-being of women, children, and families in Washington State. It is easy to understand […]

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Four esteemed Public Health colleagues receive awards at the annual Washington State Public Health Association meeting

Washington’s largest public health conference — held every fall by the Washington State Public Health Association (WSPHA) — honored four Public Health–Seattle & King County employees.  All four are extremely dedicated to health equity and were recognized for exemplifying excellence and dedication in the field of public health. Dr. Ngozi Oleru, Division Director of Environmental Health, […]

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