About Public Health
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2025 Community Afghan and Latinx Health Advocate Service
RFA # 2024EHS706RFA
About the Board of Health
Learn about the responsibilities of the Board of Health and its current membership roster.
Beginning June 1, many King County residents enrolled in Medicaid at risk of losing health insurance
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This data dashboard is no longer being updated.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.
Best Starts for Kids: Domestic Violence Emergency Response Pilot
Request for Applications (RFA)
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This data dashboard is no longer being updated.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.
Cultural Education and Outreach Program on Fecal Pollution for Students and Families
Request for Proposals #2024EHS658RFP
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.
Education and Outreach Campaign Development for Communities in Poverty Bay Shellfish Protection District
Request for Proposals # 2024EHS698RFP
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and non-discrimination requirements
Learn about federal, state, and local laws regarding discrimination.
Equitable and Actionable Collaboration for OSS to Sewer Conversion
Request for Proposals (RFP)
Equity Response Team
Request for Applications # 2024ODIR663RFA
Executive Constantine proposal invests $21 million from opioid settlements to combat overdose crisis
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.
Opioid Overdose Prevention and Response Pilot Projects
RFA # 2024CDIP696RFA
Overdose Prevention Community Review Panel
Request for Applications (RFA) #2024CDIP668RFA
Popular food safety rating system expanding to additional food businesses, including mobile food vendors
September 19, 2024
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
Public Health urges those more sensitive to heat to take precautions for high temperatures this week
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
School-Based Integrated Behavioral Health Care Coordination Program (Seattle Public Schools)
Request for Applications (RFA)
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.