Tag: CHNA

How Healthy is King County? Continuing COVID-19 Impacts and Areas to Watch

.Reading time 9 minutes.
A Black man smiles while unloading a box of produce from a van. A white woman behind him reaches for a box of produce.

What has been the impact of the pandemic and climate change on the health of people in King County? What trends are we seeing in injuries, substance use, food security, mental health, and hospitalizations? Our Community Health Needs Assessment dug into these issues to identify areas of progress and where improvement is still needed.

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LGBTQ youth talk about healthcare experiences

.Reading time 6 minutes.

In a first-of-its-kind effort, King County hospitals reached out to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning (LGBTQ) youth and young adults to learn about their experiences with healthcare. King County Hospitals for a Healthier Community, which is a collaborative of 11 hospitals and health systems, joined with Public Health – Seattle & King […]

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New data, new insight about the health of our region

.Reading time 5 minutes.

A new report by a collaborative of 11 hospitals and health systems, in partnership with Public Health – Seattle & King County, provides insight into some of the most relevant health issues impacting our local communities.

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