WA Board of Health

We serve the people of WA by analyzing policies, developing rules, promoting partnerships & encouraging public engagement in the public health system.

[WA Board of Health @WASBOH]

Congratulations! Our executive director, Michelle Davis, receives the 2022 @WAStPubHealth Leadership Award at this year's conference in Wenatchee. The award recognizes her achievements in public health & her support & promotion of health and racial equity in #WAState

[Washington State Department of Health @WADeptHealth]

As we head into Labor Day weekend, we would like to encourage everyone to keep health and safety in mind. 📰

Read the news release at https://t.co/XVx9S06XwI

[CDC Division of Reproductive Health @CDC_DRH]

Today and every day, we want to raise awareness of the vast racial disparities in maternal health outcomes (https://t.co/6NpzVdjbyj) and barriers to equitable care.

This is why we are participating in #BumpDay with @whattoexpect! #HearHer @WTE_Project

[CDC @CDCgov]

If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat https://t.co/bUns0qsi6S. 988 connects you with a trained crisis counselor who can help. @samhsagov https://t.co/MZvErWgZdU

[HHS @HHSGov]

This #MinorityMentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we reaffirm our commitment to expanding accessibility to mental health care for all. Find confidential behavioral health treatment near you: https://t.co/GFZ5jq9QFN. #MinorityMentalHealth #MinorityHealth #NMMHAM

[WA Board of Health @WASBOH]

Happy Juneteenth! On this day and every day, we acknowledge and celebrate Black/African American history as American history. We’re proud of the racial health equity work we do help Black/African Americans in #WA thrive.

[WA Board of Health @WASBOH]

We are honored and excited to welcome these amazing leaders as our newest Board members! Dr. Love-Thurman from @TheSIHB, Melinda Flores from Swinomish Indian Tribal Community & Kelly Oshiro from the WA Attorney General's Office. We'll see you next week! https://t.co/KksXccx3u5

[Global to Local @Global_2_Local]

Join the Gathering Collaborative and help uproot racism in our county!

[WA Board of Health @WASBOH]

@Global_2_Local We recognize racism as a public health crisis. When eliminating racism and health equities is a top priority, the people will have improved access to opportunities for living in an inclusive community that supports them and their family in all aspects of their unique lives

[odphp.health.gov @girlshealth]

Social determinants of health contribute to wide health disparities and inequities. That's why Healthy People 2030 has an increased and overarching focus on #SDOH. Learn more: https://t.co/KbxBwzTpRI #NMHM22Chat #BoostYourCommunity #HP2030

[Minority Health @MinorityHealth]

A4: To help our communities build resiliency against future public health emergencies we must address social vulnerability. The Minority Health Social Vulnerability Index is a tool that can help: https://t.co/KF2AbIoGYx #NMHM22Chat #BoostYourCommunity

[Jumo Health @JumoHealth]

A2: We believe that better education = better outcomes. We must ensure ALL communities, regardless of education level, language or background, have access to relatable and understandable medical resources that empower them to make better health decisions. #NMHM22Chat

[WA Board of Health @WASBOH]

Health begins where we live, learn, work and play. On World Health Day we recognize that strengthening the public health system means starting where health begins, not just where it ends, to ensure individuals and families across #WA have a fair chance at good health #NPHW22

[WA Board of Health @WASBOH]

Focusing on how communities can pinpoint the causes of negative health issues helps us understand that health is influenced by more than what we receive at the doctor's office. Each person in a community is affected by the social and environmental factors around them. #NPHW2022

[WA Board of Health @WASBOH]

We appreciate the opportunity to participate in this year's #NPHWchat. There were so many great insights shared amongst others. Public health encompasses many aspects of our lives and community. We can't wait to join next year's chat in the future.

[National Public Health Week @NPHW]

That’s a wrap! Thank you to everyone for your thoughtful responses and robust discussions. A special thanks to @UnitedHealthGrp, our sponsor for this year’s #NPHWChat!

[NACCHO @NACCHOalerts]

A8: @NACCHOalerts is expanding #publichealth by
✅Strengthening the workforce in the face of increased politicization
✅Ensuring federal funds flow to local health depts equitably
Explore the research like #NACCHOProfile informing our priorities: https://t.co/ppUj9jV6uF #NPHWchat

[Minority Health @MinorityHealth]

A8: Join OMH this National Minority Health Month and let’s continue working to improve the health literacy skills of our communities. #BoostYourCommunity by combating dangerous misinformation. Share any #NMHM2022 events with us: https://t.co/BkcQeLamKV #NPHWChat

[APHA Disability @APHADisability]

Please include image descriptions on ALL images! On #Twitter add a description of the images shared so the content is accessible to more people, including those who are blind or low-vision. https://t.co/sSLTfB3Jz3 #NPHWChat #Accessibility is a right!

[Public Hlth Ed & HP @APHA_PHEHP]

@NPHW @PublicHealth @UnitedHealthGrp A8. Everyone can be a public health champion when given the tools and knowledge to do so! We invite folks to take a moment to learn more about Public Health and figure our how they fit into our collective effort. #NPHWChat

[National Coordinating Center for the RGNs @NCCRCG]

A8 Public health can be expanded by continuing to develop and utilize resources and services for non-English speaking populations. Education and resources can help improve health literacy within these communities and thus a healthier life. #NPHWChat