About Public Health
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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
Best Starts for Kids: Domestic Violence Emergency Response Pilot
Request for Applications (RFA)
Best Starts for Kids: Healthy and Safe Environments
Request for Proposals (RFP)
Board of Health
Learn about the Board of Health, meeting records and agendas, and health codes.
Board of Health meeting agenda
Learn how to view or speak at a meeting and view the agenda for an upcoming meeting.
Board of Health policies and codes
Find meeting proceedings, regulations, resolutions, and guidelines.
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.
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.
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.
Emergency Medical Services incidents involving firearm injury
This dashboard summarizes firearm injury incidents, including characteristics of individuals and injuries, in King County treated by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel.
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)
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.
Funding opportunities
RFP, RFQ, RFAs, and other funding opportunities by Public Health — Seattle & King County. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/funding
Guidelines and Recommendations
Find Guidelines & Recommendations for the community and related industries.
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.
Improving childhood lead poisoning prevention and increasing blood-lead testing in focus communities
Request for Applications (RFA)
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.
Pandemic and Racism Community Advisory Group
Learn more about about our Pandemic and Racism Community Advisory Group.
Public Health urges those more sensitive to heat to take precautions for high temperatures this week
School district health profiles
Short URL: kingcounty.gov/school-health-profiles
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.
Working with Public Health
Find Public Health - Seattle and King County job and funding opportunities and contract information.