How Healthy is King County?
In the midst of the tumultuous events of recent years, Public Health—Seattle & King County delves into the impact on health within King County. Through a comprehensive analysis, they uncover disparities among racial/ethnic groups and shed light on the emerging health consequences of climate change. The Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) not only presents vital health indicators but also echoes community voices by identifying pressing priorities, fostering a multilingual dialogue for inclusivity and action.
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Understanding Student Health & Well-Being: New King County Data Dashboard On Student Health Indicators
The newly updated King County School District Health Profiles Dashboard is an interactive dashboard that brings attention to the overall health and well-being of students in our community using data from the Washington State Healthy Youth Survey (HYS) to paint a comprehensive picture of student health for seven school districts across Seattle and south King County
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Experiences of Diverse Youth Mental Health Providers in King County
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated mental health issues, particularly for youth of color and gender diverse youth. In response to this concern, the King County Youth Mental Health Collaboration Team gathered representatives from key organizations like Best Start for Kids, Community Well-Being Initiative, Zero Youth Detention, Care and Closure Program, and School Based Health Centers to design and implement a qualitative study to learn more.
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How Data Can Support Our Local Communities During the Climate Crisis
Climate change has many numerous disproportionate effects on our communities’ health, making it a public health concern. Using data to examine these impacts is instrumental in identifying opportunities for building capacity for our communities to adapt to a changing climate. This involves the use of data practices centered on equity and community.
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Understanding Health Disparities with New Health Equity Timeline
Health inequities experienced today stem from histories that have impacted communities’ determinants of health. The new Communities Count Health Equity Timeline features over 80 significant policies and events in King County that speak to the marginalization and resilience of systemically disadvantaged communities.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month – BIPOC and LGBTQ Youth Mental Health in King County
In light of May being Mental Health Awareness month, we are bringing awareness to the current status of youth mental health in King County… In King County, over a third (36.4%) of 8th, 10th, and 12th grade students experienced symptoms of depression in 2021. Yet BIPOC and LGBTQ youth are experiencing disproportionate impacts of the ongoing youth mental health crisis…
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