Seattle/King County, Wash.
December 2, 2008 | Story
Seattle/King County, Wash. community is among 50 sites making changes in national initiative to prevent obesity.
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NACCHO Q&A: John Wiesman
July 11, 2012 | New Public Health Post
On July 1, John Wiesman, Director of Clark County Public Health Department in Washington State became president of the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), which is having its annual meeting in Los Angeles this week. Ne ...
Variability in Practices for Investigation, Prevention, and Control of Communicable Diseases Among Washington State's Local Health Jurisdictions
November 1, 2012 | Journal Article
This study assessed the variability in investigation, prevention, and control of communicable diseases of public health significance among Washington State local health jurisdictions Washington State residents receive different public health advice ...
Project ECHO: A Model for Complex, Chronic Care in the Pacific Northwest Region of the United States
September 28, 2012 | Journal Article
This article discusses Project ECHO’s expansion in the U.S. Pacific Northwest in 2009. Weekly videoconferences focused on hepatitis C, chronic pain, integrated addictions and psychiatry, and HIV/AIDS.
Taking Improvement Action Based on Performance Results
January 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Performance management is a relatively new concept for public health compared with other health care systems and even other governmental sectors. This article describes the methods and results of using performance data for quality improvement at the statewide system level, the state health department level and local health department level.
Washington State: How an Immunization Registry Is Funded Can Determine Its Success
June 1, 2002 | Program Result
In Washington State where an unusual approach to funding the registry had been adopted in 1997.
Carcinogens Found in Nonsmoking Workers Exposed to Secondhand Smoke in Oregon Bars and Restaurants Exempt from Clean Air Laws
February 29, 2008 | Program Result
Researchers at the Multnomah County Health Department examined the prevalence of NNK among nonsmoking Oregon bar and restaurant workers in establishments where smoking was permitted and in those where it was prohibited.
Quality Improvement Strategies for Public Health Agencies to be Explored in 10 States
January 7, 2007 | News Release
The Multistate Learning Collaborative is expected to identify tools that can be used by health departments in preparation for accreditation.