Category: Public Health
20-minute neighborhoods – lessons from Australia
People living in a 20-minute neighborhood can meet most of their everyday needs within a 20-minute walk, cycle or local public transport trip of their home.
Coronavirus: how media coverage of epidemics often stokes fear and panic
Fear has played a particularly vital role in coverage of the coronavirus outbreak.
Seattle/King County’s Free Clinic to be Held This Weekend at Seattle Center.
The four-day volunteer-driven clinic provides free dental, vision and medical care to anyone in the region who struggles to access and/or afford healthcare.
Shoreline location selected as possible quarantine site
Health officials are working on identifying several suitable locations for coronavirus quarantine sites to house people without symptoms who arrive from China.
Coronavirus and Quarantine in King County: A Q&A with Public Health – Seattle & King County
Dr. Jeff Duchin, Health Officer for Public Health – Seattle & King County explains the purpose of quarantine and whether it can be effective now,
What is R0? How scientists calculate the risk and infection will spread
R0 – the reproduction number – indicates the intensity of an outbreak. R0 is the number of cases, on average, an infected person will cause while infectious.
Washington State Stands Ready to Isolate and Quarantine Travelers from China
Passengers who are ill will be isolated from others, evaluated at the airport and, if needed, safely taken to a hospital for further medical evaluation.
Coronavirus update from Public Health – Seattle & King County
While there is not currently sustained transmission of the virus in the US, the situation continues to evolve, and health officials continue to be vigilant.
As States Prepare for Disasters, They Acknowledge Things Will Get Worse
In Washington state, Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz is pushing for a bill to establish a dedicated account to help prevent and fight wildfires.
Despite doubts about effectiveness, supporters of ‘hotspotting’haven’t given up
The model seeks to address the needs of patients who face social barriers such as homelessness or drug addiction and use the hospital multiple times a year.
Why currently the exposure risk from new coronavirus is low in the region
Even though a local resident has been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus infection, the risk of infection from novel coronavirus is low to the general public.
Update on coronavirus case in Washington state
Officials are following up on 16 local individuals who were exposed to the Snohomish County resident who contracted the 2019 novel coronavirus in Wuhan, China.
Questions and Answers about a Novel Coronavirus in Washington
Dr. Jeff Duchin, Health Officer for Public Health – Seattle & King County, answers questions about the 2019 novel coronavirus and what we might expect.
Influenza B outbreak seems to have peaked but virus still active in King County
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which like Influenza B can hit kids hard, is also causing illnesses in King County
Home-cooked meals linked to higher diet quality but lower-income Americans still fall behind
“Helping more people cook healthy meals at home is a laudable goal, but it is not always feasible for everyone.”