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Standing up to senior falls: local program promotes independence and safety...
By Alan Abe, Emergency Medical Services Division Do you know someone over 65 who has fallen? Have you reached that age and are concerned about your risk? Senior falls are all too common, with results...
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Getting warmer: let’s talk water safety
With summer approaching in the Northwest, layers of clothing slowly peel away, and thoughts turn to the water. Soon, local rivers, lakes and pools will start to fill with kids and families. I talked...
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Child Death Review: Prevention through collaboration
Since 2003, not a single child in King County has died from a helmet-preventable bicycle injury. What helped lead to this victory? King County’s Child Death Review – a collaborative effort to identify...
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April Pools Day: Promoting equity, promoting activity
Where you live, the color of your skin, and the amount of money your family makes may affect your chances of drowning. Drowning prevention isn’t just a safety issue; it’s an issue of equity. Many...
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How cardboard boxes and conversations might save babies’ lives in King County
Every year in the United States, about 3500 infants die unexpectedly in their sleep. We’re hoping respectful conversations and cardboard boxes will help reduce the incidence of these tragedies in King...
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Dr. Jeff Duchin on gun violence: “We need to do more.”
By Dr. Jeff Duchin, Health Officer Early on Sunday, June 12th, a lone gunman with a semiautomatic rifle carried out the largest mass shooting in United States history at a gay nightclub in Orlando,...
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How we use the socio-ecological model to address gun violence
Our health officer, Dr. Jeff Duchin, recently wrote a Seattle Times op-ed demanding more national and local effort to address gun violence. He wrote the article following the devastating mass shooting...
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Racism, Injustice and Public Health
By Dr. Jeff Duchin, Health Officer The horrible violence of the past week, with the killing of black men by police officers in Baton Rouge and Minneapolis and of white police officers protecting...
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5 Pokémon Go tips from your local health department
Pokémon nostalgia has roared back with the release of Pokémon Go and those of us in the public health field are not immune to its charms. We wish we could offer you tips on how to catch that elusive...
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5 steps to a safe sleep environment for infants
The King County Medical Examiner and several Public Health staff, including experts in injury prevention and nursing, recently published an article in the King County Medical Society Bulletin that...
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Q&A: Wild Waves and our water recreation program
Update 10/17/16 – investigation report available for download Original post 8/25/16 – The recent tragic death at Wild Waves amusement park has some people wondering what role Public Health plays in...
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World Suicide Prevention Day 2016: Connect, Communicate, Care
September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. On this date every year, we pause to reflect on the impact of suicide in our families and communities and affirm the importance of prevention. Suicide...
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Study shows all-ages helmet law improves safety without deterring riders
By Christina Yantsides The King County Board of Health (BOH) All-Ages Bicycle Helmet Law requires that anyone riding a bicycle, regardless of age, must wear a helmet (for more on the history and...
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Hot weather and dangerous rivers make safety a top concern
After the long and rainy winter, we know many of you are itching to spend some time outside, in and on the water, soaking up some rays (with at least SPF 15 on, of course). But, before jumping in, know...
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Cool off at lifeguarded beaches in King County
Summer is finally here, and arriving in full force with high temperatures expected this weekend. With hot weather, it is tempting to take a dip in our area’s lakes and rivers to cool off, but before...
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Everything you need to know about Washington’s new distracted driving law
The new Washington state distracted driving law goes into effect July 23. Breaking this law could result in a $136 ticket (subsequent offenses within a five-year period jump to $235) or worse – a...
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World Suicide Prevention Day 2017: Take a minute, change a life
September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. Every year, more than 800,000 people die by suicide worldwide, making suicide a public health problem that greatly impacts those individuals, their loved...
View ArticleLOK-IT-UP to protect King County’s children
Every five days on average, a child or teen is killed or hospitalized by gunfire in Washington state. Nationally, 8,400 children are killed or hospitalized every year from firearms. Safe storage of...
View ArticleCinco de Mayo 2018: stay safe, remember its roots
A recent statewide analysis showed that fatal crashes increased when the Cinco de Mayo celebrations stretched over a weekend.
View ArticleONE YEAR LATER: things people still don’t know about the distracted driving law
It’s been a full year since Washington’s distracted driving law went into effect, but according to a survey of 900 King County drivers, there is still plenty of confusion about what is – and isn’t –...
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