Distinguished community public health leader is King County’s new Health Officer

May 22, 2025.Reading time 4 minutes.

Health Officer Dr. Sandra Valenciano wearing glasses and a red jacket.

Public Health – Seattle & King County is delighted to welcome Dr. Sandra J. Valenciano, a public health leader with both local and national experience in improving community health, as King County’s new Health Officer. Public Health Director Dr. Faisal Khan appointed Dr. Valenciano to serve as the department’s primary medical expert, provide leadership on […]

King County recognizes Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin on announcement of his retirement

March 13, 2024.Reading time 6 minutes.

Dr. Jeff Duchin, Health Officer for Public Health – Seattle & King County and a nationally-recognized public health leader and communicable disease expert, today announced his retirement from the county after 30 years of distinguished service.

Video: Press Briefing with Dr. Duchin – COVID-19 Vaccination for Kids Ages 5-11

November 5, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin held a press briefing on November 4, including taking questions from reporters and community members. Dr. Duchin provided the latest information on COVID-19 vaccination for kids ages 5-11 and the latest on COVID-19 transmission and hospitalizations in King County.

Events, eating out, and retail: what’s allowed and what’s not

March 17, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

The Health Officer for Public Health – Seattle & King County has issued an order intended to curtail the amount of face-to-interaction in the community that can potentially spread the virus. We explain what is now prohibited and what is still allowed (if steps to minimize the risk are taken.)