
Public Health news and blog
2023
New case of measles in King County
Public Health – Seattle & King County is investigating a confirmed measles case in a child. People who were at Aki Kurose Middle School, Pike Place Market, World Market, and HopeCentral Pediatrics & Behavioral Health in Seattle may have been exposed to measles if they were there within the time span that this person passed through while infectious.
Nuevo caso de sarampión en el condado de King
El Departamento de Salud Pública - Seattle y el condado de King están investigando un caso confirmado de sarampión en un menor del condado de King.
Beginning June 1, many King County residents enrolled in Medicaid at risk of losing health insurance
With the end of COVID pandemic emergency measures, many Apple Health (Medicaid) clients must confirm eligibility for Apple Health, or enroll in alternative insurance options. Clients can login to Washington Healthplanfinder to check their renewal status and update their contact information. King County provides free support for those who need assistance with re-enrollment or to enroll in alternative insurance options.
King County Board of Health meeting Thursday, May 18, 2023
The King County Board of Health will meet Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 1 pm. The agenda includes a briefing on the public health approach to regional gun violence.
King County Board of Health meeting Thursday, April 20, 2023
The King County Board of Health will meet Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. The agenda includes a briefing on overdose trends and response in King County.
King County Board of Health meeting Thursday, March 16, 2023
The King County Board of Health will meet Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. The agenda includes a briefing on youth cannabis and THC access.
King County Board of Health meeting Thursday, February 16, 2023
The King County Board of Health will meet Thursday, February 16, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. The agenda includes a briefing on infant mortality prevention.
New case of measles in King County
Public Health – Seattle & King County is investigating a confirmed measles case in an adult female. People who were at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport or at Providence Swedish First Hill in Seattle may have been exposed to measles if they were there within the time span that this person passed through while infectious.
Nuevo caso de sarampión en el condado de King
Salud Pública – Seattle y el Condado de King está investigando un caso confirmado de sarampión en una mujer adulta. Las personas que estuvieron en el Aeropuerto Internacional de Seattle-Tacoma o en el hospital Providence Swedish First Hill en Seattle, pueden haber estado expuestas al sarampión si estuvieron presentes dentro del lapso de tiempo que esta persona pasó por ahí mientras estaba contagiosa.
King County Board of Health meeting Thursday, January 19
The King County Board of Health will meet Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. The agenda includes a briefing on key issues facing public health in 2023.