Official insights from Public Health – Seattle & King County staff
Even if you slept through this morning’s 4.6 earthquake (like me), consider it Mother Nature’s kick-in-the-pants to update your readiness for the Big One. Or as our friends at King County Office of Emergency put it: Today’s earthquake was a literal “wake up” call. It’s true that our region has the potential for a major earthquake (remember that […]
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Research shows that youth have a better chance at positive adulthood when they don’t interact with the legal system. A public health approach means employing prevention and intervention strategies that eliminate the need for juvenile detention and promote the well-being of all youth.
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Some are silly,
Some are sweet,
Some we think you should retweet!
This Valentine’s 2019
We hope you know how much you mean!
We’re nearing the end of 2018, and that means it’s time to look back at our department’s hard work with partners throughout the year for a healthier community. Just a few things that made us proud this year Protecting family planning: Our Family Planning program successfully defended key programs threatened by federal policy changes. Addressing […]
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It’s time for our annual public health valentines! These love letters go out to ALL our public health staff and all our partners and colleagues in the field. Send them to the ones you love. Happy Valentine’s Day!!! Originally published on February 14, 2018.
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Public Health is celebrating a long, productive year. Sing along! Click the links! Smileys on restaurants and signage on clinics Saying “you’re welcome” to all who come in it Kicking off Best Starts with com-mun-ities These are a few 2017 things! Spray parks and hygiene and tales made of doodles Noro in oysters And phthalates […]
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