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Babies Must Survive Before They Can Thrive

Media reports of the harrowing pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum experiences of Beyoncé and Serena Williams focused public attention on longstanding disparities in maternal and infant health.

Equity, HealthLouise CarterSeptember 28, 2018beyonce, differences due to racism, infant mortality, maternal mortality, racial disparities, Serena Williams, Washington, Equity, health, Beyonce, racism, infant death, King CountyComment

Learning From Data On Homeless Students

“Homelessness up again in King County” – the recurring headline, steady as a drumbeat, reminds us of the paradox of our region’s economic prosperity: A flourishing job market increases competition for housing and squeezes out lower- and middle-income households.

Education, HousingLouise CarterJune 27, 2018family homelessness, HMIS, King County, schools, Seattle, student homelessness, Housing, education

Troubling Trends for Homelessness, Physical Activity, Food Security, and drug-related deaths

Part I of our double blog on recent trends in King County focused on some of the good news from King County Hospitals for a Healthier Community’s new Community Health Needs Assessment.

Housing, Food, HealthLouise CarterMay 15, 2018Community Health Needs Assessment, depression, drug-related deaths, exercise, homelessness, King County, mental health, obsesity, physical activity, obesity

What’s UP in King County?

In the midst of rapid economic growth, population growth, and increases in the cost of housing, how are the people who live in King County communities faring?

Substance Use, FoodLouise CarterMay 7, 2018Substance use, food, health, tobacco, cigarette smoking, Affordable Care Act, health insurance, equity, inequality, secondary smoke, alcohol, marijuana, drugs, soda, sugar-sweetened beverages

How Are Guns Stored in King County Homes?

Across all of King County, more than 1 in 5 adults reported keeping a gun in or around their homes, including in a car or other motor vehicle. But where they lived made a big difference

SafetyLouise CarterMarch 31, 2018firearms, gun violence, guns, guns in home, LOK-IT-UP, prevention, safe storage, safety

Live from King County, it’s interactive data!

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.

Data Resource, HealthLouise CarterMarch 28, 2018Community Health Indicators, firearms, guns, interactive data, King County, marijuana trends, prenatal care, Tableau, tuberculosis, unmet health care needs, Data resources, health

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