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Environmental Justice Washington State Department of Health

(Just Now) Implementation Plan. The passage of the Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act in 2021 is a historic step toward eliminating environmental and health disparities among communities of color and low income households. It is the first statewide law in Washington to create a coordinated state agency approach to … See more

https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/health-equity/environmental-justice

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About the HEAL Act Washington State - Office of the Attorney …

(7 days ago) WebThe HEAL Act creates a coordinated approach to reducing environmental and health disparities across Washington State. This will be done by integrating EJ principles, …

https://www.atg.wa.gov/about-heal-act

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State Action Plan to Eliminate Health Disparities - Washington

(8 days ago) WebThe Council submitted its first State Policy Action Plan to Eliminate Health Disparities in June 2010. The report included recommendations on education, health insurance …

https://healthequity.wa.gov/councils-work/state-action-plan-eliminate-health-disparities

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Washington's Health Equity Zones (HEZ) Initiative

(8 days ago) WebAbout the Initiative In 2021, Senate Bill 5052 created an important foundation for the Department of Health (DOH) to establish the Health Equity Zones Initiative. The initiative …

https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/health-equity/health-equity-zones

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Initiative to Address Health Disparities Across Washington State

(2 days ago) WebThe Washington State Office of Rural Health funds organizations in rural communities to mobilize partners and address COVID-19 health disparities. Support the Community …

https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/health-equity/covid-19-health-disparities-grant

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Who We Are Health Equity - Washington

(8 days ago) WebThe state Legislature created the Council through Second Substitute Senate Bill 6197 in 2006 following the recommendation by the Joint Select Committee on Health …

https://healthequity.wa.gov/who-we-are

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Governor's interagency coordinating council on health disparities

(5 days ago) WebIt is the intent of the Washington state legislature to create the healthiest state in the nation by striving to eliminate health disparities in people of color and between men …

https://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=43.20.270

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Home Health Equity - Washington

(8 days ago) WebWashington State Board of Health; Washington State Department of Health; Announcements. Now Available: Health Disparities Council Newsletter . Check out our …

https://healthequity.wa.gov/

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The HEAL Act - Washington State Department of Ecology

(9 days ago) WebThe Healthy Environment for All Act (also known as the HEAL Act) was passed by the Legislature in 2021. It is the first statewide law to create a coordinated and collaborative …

https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Who-we-are/Environmental-Justice/HEAL

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The HEAL Act would put environmental justice on the map in …

(Just Now) WebA bill moving through the Washington legislature would give state government more tools to deal with health-care disparities due to exposure to pollution.

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/the-heal-act-would-put-environmental-justice-on-the-map-in-washington-state/

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Washingt on State Institute for Public Policy

(5 days ago) WebWashingt on State Institute for Public Policy. Washingt on State Institute for Public Policy. 110 Fifth Avenue SE, Suite 214 癜・ PO Box 40999 癜・ Olympia, WA 98501 癜・ …

https://www.wsipp.wa.gov/ReportFile/1751/Wsipp_Technical-Review-of-the-Washington-State-Environmental-Health-Disparities-Map_Report.pdf

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State Board of Health Statement SBOH - Washington

(5 days ago) WebThis work demonstrates how state policy decisions and legislation impact health and equity. Reviews identify the scientific evidence that demonstrate the impacts policy …

https://www.sboh.wa.gov/news/racism-public-health-crisis-state-board-health-statement

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Washington State Board of Health - sboh.wa.gov

(6 days ago) WebThe Governor’s Interagency Council on Health Disparities (Council) advises the Governor and Legislature on actions to eliminate stakeholders to review and modernize …

https://sboh.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2022-01/WASBOHStateHealthReport-2018-Final.pdf

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Health Equity Washington State Department of Health

(8 days ago) WebHowever, not everyone in Washington state has this opportunity. Many communities experience health inequities because of their race, culture, identity, or where they live.

https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/health-equity

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Mental Health in the Workforce Toolkit - National Conference of …

(Just Now) WebThis policy report explores mental health-related disparities across rural, racial and ethnic communities. We provide up-to-date information on enacted state …

https://www.ncsl.org/labor-and-employment/mental-health-in-the-workforce-toolkit

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Cancer Disparities: The Gaps and Encouraging Progress AACR

(Just Now) WebTo raise awareness of disparities like these and bring attention to the importance of cancer disparities research in reducing health inequities, the American …

https://www.aacr.org/blog/2024/05/15/cancer-disparities-the-gaps-and-encouraging-progress/

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Governor’s Interagency Council on Health Disparities

(3 days ago) WebHealth Disparities Council January 25, 2022 . We are using this document to brainstorm. These ideas are evolving and do not reflect a final position. “It is the intent of the …

https://healthequity.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2023-01/Tab01c-ProgressionOfIdeas-Jan2023.pdf

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WA 988 Suicide & Crisis website offers in-state resources The …

(1 days ago) WebThe Washington State Department of Health (DOH) announced the launch of a new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline website in a news release on May 14. 988 was …

https://www.theolympian.com/news/state/washington/article288554900.html

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Do States with Easier Access to Guns have More Suicide Deaths by …

(9 days ago) WebKFF Headquarters: 185 Berry St., Suite 2000, San Francisco, CA 94107 Phone 650-854-9400 Washington Offices and Barbara Jordan Conference Center: 1330 …

https://www.kff.org/mental-health/issue-brief/do-states-with-easier-access-to-guns-have-more-suicide-deaths-by-firearm/

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The World Health Organization on Its 75th Anniversary

(Just Now) WebThe WHO was created as a normative organization with unmatched legal powers. Yet 75 years on, the agency has negotiated only 2 major international …

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-health-forum/fullarticle/2804483

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Poor care access leaves youth mental health crisis in limbo

(9 days ago) WebThe growing youth mental health crisis needs attention, not just for ethical and compassionate reasons, but because there are big costs associated. The report noted …

https://www.techtarget.com/patientengagement/news/366584183/Poor-care-access-leaves-youth-mental-health-crisis-in-limbo

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May 15, 2024 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD— E489 …

(6 days ago) WebEXTENSIONS OF REMARKS ∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in …

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2024-05-15/pdf/CREC-2024-05-15-extensions.pdf

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Federal Register :: Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in

(2 days ago) WebThe Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or the Department) is committed to protecting the civil rights of individuals with disabilities under section 504 of …

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/09/2024-09237/nondiscrimination-on-the-basis-of-disability-in-programs-or-activities-receiving-federal-financial

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Racism as a Public Health Crisis - Washington

(Just Now) WebAcross the United States of America, local and state leaders declared racism a public health crisis or emergency starting in 2020. 256 total resolutions across states, counties, …

https://healthequity.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2022-09/Tab07a_Racism%20as%20a%20Public%20Health%20Crisis%20Presentation_WSPHA.pdf

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StateJobsNY - State Employees: Review Vacancy

(7 days ago) WebMinimum Qualifications Current permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive status as an Associate Health Care MSA, G-23 OR a NYS employee with …

https://statejobs.ny.gov/employees/vacancyDetailsView.cfm?id=158907

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North Carolina lawmakers push bill to ban most public mask …

(Just Now) WebThe legislation cleared the Senate on Wednesday in a 30-15 vote along party lines despite several attempts by state Senate Democrats to change the bill. The bill, …

https://apnews.com/article/north-carolina-masks-covid-protests-gaza-7da0c5dd3ee1a59f9482e709bf4b3300

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D.C. Council member Vince Gray endorses Wendell - The …

(7 days ago) WebFelder, 33, said that if elected he would aim to build on Gray’s work to create a robust health-care network in the ward and the city’s broader east side as significant …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/05/17/dc-council-vince-gray-endorsement-wendell-felder-ward-7/

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Race and Place Washington State Department of Health

(3 days ago) WebThe disparities we see between neighborhoods today are a result of discriminatory practices, structural racism and deep-rooted inequities. Current-day Racial and …

https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/health-equity/race-and-place

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Social Determinants of Health Data - Washington State …

(6 days ago) WebThe Washington State Health Assessment of 2018 includes data and information on social determinants of health for our state, such as housing and healthcare access. The …

https://doh.wa.gov/data-and-statistical-reports/washington-tracking-network-wtn/social-determinants-health

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Health Disparities Council Meeting Agendas, Minutes, and

(9 days ago) WebA proposed final agenda is distributed one week before each meeting via email and posted to our website. Meeting materials are posted to our website at least 5 …

https://healthequity.wa.gov/health-disparities-council-meeting-agendas-minutes-and-material-packets

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West Virginia GOP Senate president, doctor who opposed drawing …

(6 days ago) WebFILE - West Virginia Republican Senate President Craig Blair speaks at the West Virginia Legislative Lookahead, Jan. 5, 2024, in Charleston, W.Va. West Virginia …

https://apnews.com/article/west-virginia-vaccine-gop-election-legislature-95d96057a834302b4525806b8591adb1

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Telehealth in Washington State - Washington State Department of …

(Just Now) WebTelehealth care takes place where the patient is located at the time of the appointment. This means that practice laws and requirements in the patient's location regulate healthcare …

https://doh.wa.gov/public-health-provider-resources/telehealth/telehealth-washington-state

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