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About the Board of Health

Learn about the responsibilities of the Board of Health and its current membership roster.

Behavioral health needs and services during COVID-19 in King County

This data dashboard is no longer being updated. The final update was done on Monday, March 27, 2023. Select data sources will continue to be routinely updated and available through Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Community Health Indicators (CHI) page.

Board of Health policies and codes

Find meeting proceedings, regulations, resolutions, and guidelines.

Centering Diverse Healers for Youth Well-Being

Request for Proposals #2024BSK653RFP

City health profiles

A city health profile is a public health report that provides a comprehensive overview of the demographics for a specific city or neighborhood as well as information on a variety of social and health indicators for that particular area.

Communicable disease data

Communicable disease surveillance data reported to Public Health – Seattle & King County by healthcare providers, laboratories and the public.

Community Communications Network (CCN)

The Community Communications Network (CCN) is a partnership between Public Health – Seattle & King County (Public Health), community and faith-based organizations, and community leaders to ensure relevant, actionable health information reaches all populations in King County.

Compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)

Learn about the federal regulations associated with HIPAA compliance.

Contract compliance forms and other requirements

View forms and requirements for Community Services and Consultant Contracts.

Contracts

Find contract information and documentation for agencies or individuals who provide services to King County.

COVID-19 impacts on schools and childcare

This data dashboard is no longer being updated. The final update was done on December 2, 2022. Select data sources will continue to be routinely updated and available through Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Community Health Indicators (CHI) page.

Credentials requirements

View requirements for all providers contracting with Public Health – Seattle & King County (PHSKC) and health plan enrollment for contracted providers practicing at PHSKC sites.

Crisis Connections 2-1-1: Social service needs during COVID-19 in King County

This data dashboard is no longer being updated. The final update was done on Monday, March 27, 2023. Select data sources will continue to be routinely updated and available through Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Community Health Indicators (CHI) page.

Daily traffic impacts during COVID-19 in King County

This data dashboard is no longer being updated. The final update was done on July 12, 2022. Select data sources will continue to be routinely updated and available through Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Community Health Indicators (CHI) page.

Data sources

Community health indicators

Domestic violence and child abuse during COVID-19 in King County

This dashboard is no longer being updated. The final update was done on Monday, March 27, 2023. Select data sources will continue to be routinely updated and available through Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Community Health Indicators (CHI) page.

Economic, social, and overall health impacts of COVID-19 in King County

This dashboard is no longer being updated. The final update was done on Monday, March 27, 2023. Select data sources will continue to be routinely updated and available through Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Community Health Indicators (CHI) page.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and non-discrimination requirements

Learn about federal, state, and local laws regarding discrimination.

Equity Response Team

Request for Applications # 2024ODIR663RFA

Firearm dealers and shooting sports facilities

Rule & Regulation BOH 18-04 - Relating to disclosure of information on health risks related to firearms.

Food insecurity during COVID-19 in King County

This data dashboard is no longer being updated. The final update was done on Monday, March 27, 2023. Select data sources will continue to be routinely updated and available through Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Community Health Indicators (CHI) page.

Funding opportunities

RFP, RFQ, RFAs, and other funding opportunities by Public Health — Seattle & King County. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/funding

Geographical definitions

Community health indicators

Guidelines and Recommendations

Find Guidelines & Recommendations for the community and related industries.

Health Equity and Anti-Racism Community Advisory Group

The Health Equity and Anti-Racism Community Advisory Group is a multisector table centering Black, Indigenous and people of color communities and working on the interconnected crisis of health and racism. 

Health insurance and access to health care in King County

This data dashboard is no longer being updated. The final update was done on March 7, 2023. Select data sources will continue to be routinely updated and available through Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Community Health Indicators (CHI) page.

Heat-related illness data dashboards

Extreme heat events caused by climate change are becoming more frequent and intense. They can lead to heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion, sun stroke, and fainting, and can also cause death. Extreme heat disproportionately impacts certain people, including older adults, children, pregnant people, outdoor workers, people who live in urban heat islands, people who are unhoused, and those with underlying health conditions.

Hiring process and practices

Learn about Public Health - Seattle and King County employment types, hiring and selection processes, application procedures, and probationary periods.

Housing security in King County

This data dashboard is no longer being updated. The final update was done on March 31, 2023. Select data sources will continue to be routinely updated and available through Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Community Health Indicators (CHI) page.

Infant Mortality Prevention Network

Request for Applications # 2024CHS682RFA

Instructions for using DocuSign

Learn how to use the electronic signature platform of DocuSign.

Insurance requirements

Find minimum scope and minimum limits of insurance coverage requirements and documentation.

Jobs at Public Health

Search jobs within Public Health - Seattle and King County (PHSKC) and learn about hiring processes and practices.

King County Board of Health authority and scope

The King County Board of Health is granted the authority to protect and promote the health of King County residents as outlined in RCW 70.05.060. State law allows the Board to set countywide public health policy, enact and enforce local public health regulations, enforce state public health laws, prevent the spread of infectious diseases, and establishes fee schedules for certain licenses and permits (such as food permits for restaurants).

Limited service pregnancy centers

Rule & Regulation BOH 17-04 - Relating to Disclosure of Information by Limited Service Pregnancy Centers.

Overdose Prevention Community Review Panel

Request for Applications (RFA) #2024CDIP668RFA

Population health data

Explore data related to population-level health outcomes and social factors that impact health, including our Community Health Indicators data dashboards.

Population health reports

Reports produced by the Assessment, Policy Development and Evaluation Unit.

Promoting First Relationships-Agency Training Project 2025

Request for Applications # 2024CHS664RFA

Report on deaths associated with COVID-19

This data dashboard is no longer being updated. The final update was done on May 14, 2021. Select data sources will continue to be routinely updated and available through Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Community Health Indicators (CHI) page.

Ryan White Part A Care Services

Request for Applications #2024PREV661RFA

School district health profiles

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/school-health-profiles

Sugar sweetened beverage consumption (adults)

King County, 2010 & 2012 average

Technical notes

Community health indicators

Unemployment claims during COVID-19 in King County

This data dashboard is no longer being updated. The final update was done on January 21, 2022. Select data sources will continue to be routinely updated and available through Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Community Health Indicators (CHI) page.

Washington state 2020 CORONA survey: King County results

This data dashboard is no longer being updated. The final update was done on December 16, 2020. Select data sources will continue to be routinely updated and available through Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Community Health Indicators (CHI) page.

What we do

Our activities include assuring Public Health’s commitment to values outlined in Racism as a Public Health Crisis (RPHC) and implementation of King County’s Equity and Social Justice Strategic Plan.  

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