Health centers, programs, and services

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.

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

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

Find important permit information for your on-site septic/sewage system project.

Find applications and forms for the on-site sewage/septic system industry. King County On-site Sewage (Septic) System Program fee schedule.

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

Learn about the revised code to ensure existing barriers surrounding pools are enclosed

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.

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

La División de Servicios de Salud Ambiental y de Salud Pública se complace en anunciar el próximo lanzamiento de un nuevo sistema de permisos: el Centro de Permisos de Salud Pública.

Find tips and safety measures to take when cleaning a vehicle after a rodent infestation.

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.

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/ems/care

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. 

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

Find information about how plumbing loading works within the Plumbing Code. For example, if you are adding a bathroom to your house, you can see whether an existing drain pipe is large enough.

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.

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

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

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

Find information about permitting, sanitation, safe food and water, reducing exposure to infectious and hazardous material, proper disposal of waste and toxics, and more.

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.

Loans or grants for on-site sewage/septic systems.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Learn how the Vashon-Maury Pollution Identification and Correction Project helps you, and how you can help. The Healthy Beach Project focuses on providing resources to find and fix fecal (poop) pollution sources in Vashon-Maury Island through freshwater sampling, sanitary surveys, workshops and other resources, and on-site sewage/septic system (OSS) inspections. So far, more than 500 acres of shellfish harvesting areas have been upgraded through the project, showing big improvements in water quality. See the Vashon Focus Area Map (151 KB).

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.

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.

Find the permitting steps for your remodels or expansions on septic systems.

Learn about methamphetamine labs, their cleanup, and how to report an illegal drug lab. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/druglabs

Learn how to file a complaint about illegal dumping.

Guidance to assist pool and spa operators and inform the public of waterborne risks

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.

Learn how to improve indoor air quality in homes, businesses, schools, and other places where people gather. Healthy indoor spaces are key to reducing respiratory illness like asthma, the spread of airborne viruses and reducing health effects from wildfire smoke. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/IAQ

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.

How to submit a request for an inspection, find an inspector, and view your results.

Learn about the legal and safety standards you need for your water heater project.

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

Learn how to properly size your gas piping system. For example, use this information to determine if an existing gas pipe has the capacity to add an exterior barbeque or fire pit.

The King County Adult Dental Program (KCADP) provides dental services for residents living in King County who are not eligible for Apple Health (Medicaid) due to citizenship requirements.

King County Medic One is a public service organization, a critical link in our regional Emergency Medical Service system, providing high quality, advanced patient care. Founded in 1976, King County Medic One paramedics are trained by the world-renowned University of Washington / Harborview Medical Center / Seattle Fire Department paramedic training program.

J. Matthew Lacy, MD, Chief Medical Examiner The King County Medical Examiner's Office (KCMEO) investigates sudden, unexpected, and unnatural deaths in King County with the highest level of professionalism, compassion, and efficiency, and provides a resource for improving the health and safety of the community consistent with the general mission of Public Health. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/examiner

The Lead and Toxics Program builds on community leadership to prevent childhood lead poisoning identify and reduce exposures to environmental toxics equitably improve health outcomes

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.

Learn about the building systems in health care facilities that must be designed to meet system Category 1 through 4 requirements as detailed in this code.

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

Learn about the permitting process for new on-site sewage systems.

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/ems/falls

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

Find 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.

A repair proposal and permit are required when any change(s) or system replacements are made to your septic system. Below is a step-by-step guide for this process depending on what type of repair permit you need.

Trainings, guides, print materials and more

How to order a birth certificate for someone born in King County or Washington state.

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

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

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

Playgrounds are important for children’s growth and development, but they also are places that children commonly get hurt. Each year in the U.S., an estimated 200,000 children go the emergency room because of accidents at a playground. To keep children safe from these preventable injuries, schools need to take proper precautions.

Access guidelines to make sure that your project design is code compliant and will pass inspection.

Información sobre el uso de cebos y trampas para roedores, cómo evitar su entrada a su hogar y cuándo contratar a un profesional. Cómo mantener lejos a los roedores Buscar una empresa profesional Vídeo sobre control de roedores Recursos relacionados

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

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.

Environmental Health Services Division (ฝ่ายบริการสุขภาพสิ่งแวดล้อม) ขององค์การสาธารณสุขมีความยินดีที่จะประกาศเปิดตัวระบบการขอใบอนุญาตใหม่อย่าง Public Health Permit Center (ศูนย์อนุญาตด้านสาธารณสุข)!

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

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/influenza/providers

Find sewage/septic system resources for real estate professionals.

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

King County revised the codes (rules) that govern on-site sewage systems (OSS). We did this to comply with recent changes to state law, and we used the opportunity to improve the codes and incorporate the latest best science. The new codes go into effect on April 1, 2025.

Instructions for K-12 schools with new construction, remodel, additions and playgrounds.

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

Steps for permitting a subdivision or boundary line adjustment associated with a septic system.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Learn about biomedical and solid waste disposal, and how to report illegal dumping.

Learn how to size your domestic water piping systems by finding the proper pressure load on the hot and cold water system.

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

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Notifiable diseases and regulations and laws pertaining to animals

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Public Health(공중 보건국)의 Environmental Health Services Division(환경 보건 서비스부)에서 새로운 허가 시스템인 Public Health Permit Center(공중 보건 허가 센터)의 출범을 발표하게 되어 무척 기쁘게 생각합니다

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