Health centers, programs, and services

Learn why maintaining your septic system is important for your health and the health of the community.

FLASH is a widely used sexual health education curriculum developed by Public Health – Seattle & King County and designed to prevent teen pregnancy, STDs, and sexual violence, and to increase knowledge about the reproductive system and puberty. FLASH is available for elementary, middle, high school and special education classrooms. High School FLASH has been proven effective by rigorous evaluation.

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/hch/about

Connecting you to medical providers, health insurance options, and many essential services from food and energy assistance, to breast cancer and dental care options.

The King County Access to Baby and Child Dentistry program (ABCD) focuses on preventive and restorative dental care for Medicaid-eligible children, with an emphasis on "First Tooth, First Birthday, First Dental Exam" by a dentist or a doctor, as recommended by the Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Dentists have been specifically trained and certified on caring for young kids, preventing tooth decay early and educating parents about how to take good care of their children's teeth. Haga click aqui para Acceso a Cuidado Dental del Bebé y el Niño Short URL: kingcounty.gov/ABCD

El Condado de King actualizará el código (las reglas) para los negocios relacionados con mascotas. Mediante este proceso podemos verificar que los nuevos códigos sean más sencillos, incorporen lo último en la ciencia de la prevención de enfermedades zoonóticas, mejoren la protección e información disponible al público consumidor; además de reflejar los grandes cambios en los negocios y el cuidado de mascotas en los últimos años.

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/aed/registration

AEM is for individuals who have a qualifying medical emergency and do not qualify for any other Apple Health program due to citizenship/immigration requirements. This includes qualified aliens who have not met the 5-year and are not exempt from the 5-year bar, nonpregnant nonqualified aliens, and undocumented individuals. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/aem

The KCMEO employs the State Forensic Anthropologist, Dr. Benjamin J. Figura. The services provided by KCMEO are available to all counties within the state of Washington at no cost to the requesting county. Anthropology services can also be provided to agencies outside the state of Washington for a fee.

Apple Health Expansion is a medical assistance program that provides health care coverage to uninsured adults who do not meet the immigration requirements for federal assistance.

Learn about the on-site sewage associate and master installer certifications.

Auburn Public Health Center provides health care services for children, teens, and adults. All services are confidential and free or low cost. No one is turned away because they can't afford to pay.

Barriers are required to fully enclose water recreation facilities except for spray pools (splash pads) that do not have any ponding of water. Pool barriers, including fences, windows, doors, gates and walls surrounding a Water Recreation Facility must comply with the Water Recreation Facilities Code WAC 246-260.

We provide training and education for thousands of EMTs and first responders representing 23 fire departments in King County. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/ems/training

Guidance for businesses that generate biomedical waste.

In June of 2020, King County and Public Health declared Racism is a Public Health Crisis, building on the very important work of Dr. Camara Phyllis Jones. The Black Community Equity Team was created to confront the longstanding, systemic health inequities experienced by the Black community living in King County. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/bcet

A podcast that uses storytelling to bring people closer to understanding how environmental public health shows up in our everyday lives, and how we can all help keep our community healthy. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/ehs/podcast

Learn how, and where, to safely and legally dispose of syringes, needles, and lancets (sharps) used by a business.

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division administers Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Education Programs to provide CPR education and training to communities of focus in King County. The desired impact is to increase the incidence of bystander-initiated CPR and improve the chance of survival from cardiac arrest for people King County. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/CPR

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Short URL: kingcounty.gov/childcare

A listing of Public Health programs and services related to child and baby health care needs.

The 3-Step Method for Cleaning in Child Care and Early Learning Programs, How to Mix Bleach Solutions (videos available in English, Somali and Spanish)

Through two learning collaboratives, EHE is providing an infrastructure to support health care organizations across King County in better identifying people at risk for HIV and helping them access and utilize Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), testing people for HIV when they are already presenting for health care, and rapidly and effectively treating those diagnosed with HIV.

Some services at this clinic are offered through a partnership with Neighborcare Health. Please continue to make appointments using the same phone numbers.

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/ems/care

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/chw

Learn about our Community Health Advocates (CHA) and their events.

Our Environmental Health Services teams offer various trainings to county residents, community partners, business operators and staff, and more! We’re compiling these trainings to make them easy to access. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/ehs/training

A diverse set of community-based organizations (CBO) are working hard to end HIV in King County. In addition to their longstanding commitment and current efforts to prevent HIV and support people living with HIV, CBOs will be implementing the following activities.

The Healthcare for the Homeless Network continues to support homeless service providers with tools and guidance for addressing COVID-19 at homeless service sites. 

Dental and oral health clinics, programs, and resources.

Outreach and education for the Tacoma Smelter Plume Project Short URL: kingcounty.gov/dirt-alert

It's now easier than ever for you to access HIV testing, treatment, and PrEP. Most private healthcare providers offer these services by appointment or walk-in at a location near you. If you don't have a private provider, use the map below to find low or no cost options for these services. Going somewhere? Remember to bring PrEP with you! Make a plan with your provider to get on PrEP and stay on PrEP, even when traveling, on vacation, or moving.

Haga clic para español: Termina con la epidemia del VIH We've been fighting HIV for a long time. With your help, we can End the HIV Epidemic in Seattle and King County by doing these 4 key things. We have the tools, and now is the time. Let's end HIV together.

Find posters, videos, infographics, and other educational resources about lead and arsenic.

El Centro de Permisos de Salud Pública es un portal de servicios en línea para permisos, revisiones de planos, quejas y consultas, anteriormente conocido como el Portal de Salud Ambiental

The Medic One/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system is ready 24 hours a day to provide fast, expert medical care when it matters most.

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/ems/echo

Your family's monthly income may qualify you for utility assistance services.

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/ehs/fees

Family Planning Only is a program that provides uninsured women and men coverage for family planning services to help them prevent unintended pregnancies and provides confidential family planning for teens and domestic violence victims. These services are free if you qualify.

Family Ways is a program supporting pregnant persons, parenting families and children up to age five. All services are culturally relevant, participant-centered, and strengths-based. Our Peer Community Specialists represent the communities we currently serve.

Public Health provides lead investigation services for families of children that have high levels of lead in their blood. Our services are free and are meant to assist and educate.

King County EMS works to reduce inequities in access to health services and health outcomes, particularly for populations with limited English proficiency, older adults, and people experiencing homelessness, mental illnesses, and/or chemical dependencies, through their EMS Community Health Outreach (ECHO).

Provides information, updates, training and advocacy for community based organizations, health care providers, outreach workers, Navigators and anyone who desire to help the most vulnerable. Learn about the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Apple Health and Medicaid programs, publicly sponsored programs, King County ORCA Lift program, application process, how to problem solve health care enrollment issues and access to health care services. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/FFF

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/mss

How to prepare for risk of flooding in public swimming pools, hot tubs, whirlpools, spas and spray pools

Information and resources for our provider community to advance public health’s approach to preventing, managing, and treating chronic illnesses that recognizes and utilizes the powerful connection between nutrition and health. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/health/food-is-medicine

This page has moved. Please visit the new Food Safety Rating webpage.

The following are resources that are available for undocumented residents living in King County. The criteria and requirements are explained on each website.

Rodents (rats and mice) are common pests in our area and can be dangerous. They can ruin your food, destroy things in your home, and start electrical fires. Rats and mice also carry diseases that can make people sick. Find tips on how to keep rodents away and how to clean up after them. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/rats

What you need to know about toxic chemicals, seafood and your health.

Though lead is found frequently in our environment, there is no safe level of lead exposure. Lead exposure can harm both children and adults, particularly children’s developing brains and nervous systems. Even low levels of lead exposure can lead to long-term health problems, including cognitive impairments, developmental delays, and behavioral issues.

Services to help improve the health of people living homeless through a continuum of activities ranging from system change to health promotion to treatment.

Healthcare for the Homeless Network (HCHN) provides health care services to people experiencing homelessness in King County and leadership to help change the conditions that deprive our neighbors of home and health.

Heating, ventilation, and air condition (HVAC) systems can help increase indoor air flow by pulling in outdoor air. They also filter both inside air and outdoor air entering the building. This helps clean the air indoors, reducing the risk of spreading disease.

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/health/help-me-grow

High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) cleaners trap small particles in the air. This includes smog, smoke, allergens, soot, viruses, and droplets produced when people breathe and talk. These systems can be very effective, trapping at least 99.97% of small particles in the air.

How and where to safely and legally dispose of syringes, needles, and lancets (sharps)

Learn how to file a complaint about illegal dumping.

Immunization resources for healthcare providers and the general public.

Learn how to improve indoor air quality in your home, for your community, or in a building you own through this video series produced by Public Health – Seattle & King County.

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/examiner/indigent

Please email IAQinfo@kingcounty.gov if your organization would like to use or adapt these materials.

Learn how to improve indoor air in homes, businesses, schools, and other places where people gather indoors. Healthy indoor spaces are key to reducing the spread of airborne diseases, including colds, flus, and COVID-19.

Clean indoor air reduces the spread of diseases and supports healthy hearts, lungs, and brains! Here are general tips for how you can improve indoor air in your space, along with specific tips for certain kinds of spaces.

People living homeless are at increased risk of developing wounds and face significant challenges in taking care of them. Even small wounds can worsen and lead to life-threatening infections under these conditions.

Learn about safe, efficient, and legal installation of a new water line.

Jail Health Services (JHS) is the responsible health authority for King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) and the Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC). JHS operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure our patients are provided quality health care service that is both timely and accessible. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/jail-health

Learn how to keep rats out of your toilet and sewer pipes, and about how the Seattle Sewer Baiting Program helps control rats in Seattle's sewer system.

The King County Adult Dental Program (KCADP) provides dental services, at no cost, for adults who reside in King County, are not eligible for Washington Apple Health/Medicaid and meet other eligibility criteria.* Dental care can be provided at certain community events by our Mobile Dental team or at a participating Dental Clinic. *Due to limited funds, this program may limit services at any given time.

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/examiner/decedents

Learn about the special needs of landscaping with a septic system.

Learn about the liquid waste pumper/hauler certification.

Expanding the availability of low barrier HIV prevention and care services in our community is critical to ending the HIV epidemic in King County. Low barrier services include walk-in access to sexual health services, PrEP, HIV care, social, mental health, and substance use services. Some sites offer incentives to help people engage in HIV prevention or care when meeting their basic needs can otherwise make it too difficult to do so.

Some clinical services are offered through a partnership with Neighborcare Health and Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care as indicated in the service listings below.

Mold is a form of fungi, found in moist indoor and outdoor environments. Although mold exposure does not always cause health problems, daily exposures can trigger asthma and cause respiratory problems, headaches, watery eyes, dizziness, lethargy, and rashes. Learn how to prevent mold or clean it up, and find resources for tenants. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/mold

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/ems/falls

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/one-stop-prep

Information about certifications related to on-site sewage/septic systems.

Learn how a licensed on-site sewage system designer can submit a design application online.

Find information related to health codes from King County and Washington State Boards of Health.

Learn about septic system inspections and their benefits.

The Public Health – Seattle & King County On-site Sewage/Septic System Program helps make sure that over 85,000 sewage/septic systems in King County are safe. We also provide permitting and educational services for septic system owners, and septic professional certifications. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/septic

Trainings, guides, print materials and more

How to order a death certificate for someone who has died in King County or Washington state.

Having safe a safe and reliable water source is an important first step when developing a property. On-site sewage systems or homes cannot be built or expanded if they don’t have water from an approved water source. When people apply to King County for on-site sewage system permits, building permits, and boundary line adjustments or subdivisions, the applicant must show they can use approved water source. Water sources are approved by either Public Health – Seattle & King County or the Washington State Department of Health’s Office of Drinking Water.

Learn how, and where, to safely and legally dispose of syringes, needles, and lancets (sharps) that you use or find. This page is not for businesses that generate or collect sharps.

Resources to support immunocompromised people at higher risk of getting zoonotic diseases.

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Improving the code to better protect people and pet. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/health/pet-business-code ➔ Esta página está disponible en español.

How to submit plans for a new pet business permit, take over an existing pet business, or renew an existing permit.

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/plumbing

Find information on bait and trap for rodents, how to prevent entry into your home, and when to hire a professional. ➜ Leer en español

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/pride

Recalls and import alerts for various consumer products that contain unsafe levels of lead or other toxic chemicals. This list is focused on lead and other toxic chemicals, and is not a comprehensive list of recalls. To see the most up to date, complete product recall lists, visit the Federal Food and Drug Administration’s Recalls, Outbreaks, & Emergencies webpage and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Recall webpage. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/recalls

Find information for professionals to work on your on-site sewage/septic system Short URL: kingcounty.gov/septic/professionals

Conectando con proveedores médicos, opciones de seguro de salud y muchos servicios esenciales, desde asistencia alimenticia y energética, hasta cáncer de mama y opciones de cuidado dental.

Learn about Sudden Cardiac Arrest and AEDS, whether someone can be injured from and AED; the difference between prescription and medical direction; applicable laws; what to do after an AED is used and more. Today, there are more than 5,000 registered AEDs in King County – contributing to our county having one of the highest witnessed out-of-hospital defibrillation SCA survival rates in the world. When seconds can mean life or death, make sure your organization is prepared.

EHE funding expanded the public health infrastructure for providing PrEP, syringe services, HIV testing, condoms, linkage, and re-linkage to care services, and detection and responses to outbreaks of HIV in our community.

The Public Health Permit Center is an online service portal for permits, plan reviews, complaints and inquiries, formerly known as the Environmental Health Portal. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/PublicHealthPermits

The Sexual Health Clinic (SHC) provides both appointments and walk-ins for HIV and STI (sexually transmitted infections) testing and treatment. 

How to file a noise complaint in unincorporated King County and other cities and towns in King County.

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/examiner/data

Resources and guidelines to help keep water recreation facilities healthy and safe

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/influenza/providers

Resources to support pet businesses owners in their efforts to create healthy and sanitary conditions for humans and animals in their business. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/petbusiness/resources

Sign up for and view past issues of our Vet Updates newsletter and access our zoonotic disease reference manual.

This page covers key policies for public and private water systems in King County.

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/health/school-building-review-inspection

Learn about our services and resources to promote healthy, safe, and climate resilient learning environments. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/school-ehs

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/health/school-playground-review-inspection

What to do in the event of septic system failure.

Sexual and reproductive health clinics offer care that is confidential and free to low cost. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/health/SRH Haga click aquí para información en español

Learn about waste disposal for households and businesses that handle, manage, and process solid waste. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/ehs/solid-waste

There are many potential causes of poor indoor air quality. By addressing these causes, and using filtration and ventilation, we can all improve the quality of indoor air.

Medical outreach for people experiencing homelessness Short URL: kingcounty.gov/streetmed

There are a few technologies that can help eliminate pollutants and airborne viruses like COVID-19 from the air. Below, you’ll find links to pages with more information about three specific technologies.

Public Health Teen Clinics are safe, friendly, confidential places for teens to get the sexual and reproductive health support that they need and learn the facts.

Hemos estado luchando contra el VIH por mucho tiempo. Con tu ayuda y estas 4 recomendaciones, podemos terminar con la epidemia del VIH en Seattle y en el Condado de King. Tenemos las herramientas y es el momento de tomar acción. Terminemos con el VIH juntos.

Registering your device(s) provides the information needed for 911 dispatchers to direct individuals to the closest publicly accessible AED when there is a cardiac emergency. Your participation helps Seattle and King County continue to achieve one of the highest survival rates in the country for witnessed cardiac arrest!

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Upper room ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) systems kill viruses and other microbes in indoor air using low-wavelength ultraviolet light above people.

Learn about virtual inspection qualifications, requests, and responsibilities.

Basic Food is a food and nutrition program for individuals & families who meet the income guideline (listed below) afford healthier foods by providing monthly benefits to buy food. Basic Food will also qualify you for Free or Reduced School Meals for your child.

Learn about the installation of waste and vent pipe fittings, and view pipe fitting styles.

Public Health reviews the public health impact of bacteria, toxic algae, and other contaminants at beaches. We then decide the best next steps to protect people’s health, such as closing a beach.

Child care providers are required to monitor weather conditions and dress children appropriately for outdoor playtime in the heat or cold. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/childcare/weather-safety

Learn how to avoid a septic system disaster when there is a power outage.

Many things can lead to drinking water looking, tasting, or smelling strange. The following are some common issues notice with their water and what they could be.

WIC is for pregnant individuals, new and breastfeeding moms, and children under age 5. WIC supports mothers and children through healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and connections to additional resources and programs like First Steps.

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/wic/farmers-markets

Notifiable diseases and regulations and laws pertaining to animals

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