Cinco de Mayo 2018: stay safe, remember its roots
A recent statewide analysis showed that fatal crashes increased when the Cinco de Mayo celebrations stretched over a weekend.
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Interactive local health data is now at your fingertips
Adapted from blog post originally featured on Communities Count. For the first time, extensive interactive data on health and well-being in King County communities is available on Public Health’s Community Health Indicators website. The site makes it easier to visually explore public health data and drill down by geography and other demographics. From what’s the best predictor of a […]
Read MoreBest Starts for Kids Health Survey Recognized with National Equity Award
This piece was originally posted on the Best Starts for Kids blog.
Read More¿Cuáles son las necesidades y fortalezas de las familias de King County? La primera encuesta de salud que responderá estas preguntas.
Spanish blog post about the Best Starts for Kids Child Health Survey. For related information about the survey in English, visit, “What are the needs and strengths of King County families? First-ever health survey to provide answers.“ Escrito por José Niño De Guzmán and Lisa Jaffee ¿Reciben los niños de nuestra región los exámenes médicos recomendados? […]
Read MoreWhat you may not know about health in the Chinatown-International District
We are writing a three-part series on the health of one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in our region, the Chinatown-International District (CID). With a one year nationally-funded grant, The BUILD Health Challenge has led to a robust community partnership that will take a deep look into the health and vibrancy of the CID. To […]
Read MoreWhat are the needs and strengths of King County families? First-ever health survey to provide answers.
We’d like to thank the parents and caregivers who have completed the BSK Health Survey! It is still open- we’ve extended the deadline to make sure all voices are heard.
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