The State Board of Health (Board) 2026 State Health Report is now available. Washington law requires the Board to create this report for the Governor every two years. The report outlines public health priorities and suggests policy recommendations for the next legislative cycle.…
Established by the state constitution in 1889, the Washington State Board of Health has served the people of Washington for more than 137 years, providing leadership and advancing public health practices that protect and improve the public’s health. Our work focuses on analyzing policies, developing rules, promoting partnerships, and encouraging engagement in the public health system.
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Board members provide statewide leadership in developing and promoting policies that prevent disease, and improve and protect the public's health for all people in Washington
Events
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- Now Available: The Washington State Board of Health 2026 State Health Report | Ahora disponible: Informe sobre la salud estatal de 2026 de la Mesa Directiva de Salud del Estado de Washington
- Washington State Board of Health Executive Director Recruitment
- Now Available: Final Agenda for August 12 State Board of Health Public Meeting | Ya está disponible: orden del día definitivo para la reunión extraordinaria de la Mesa Directiva de Salud del Estado del 12 de agosto
- Now Available: Draft Agenda for August 12 State Board of Health Public Meeting | Ahora disponible: Propuesta de orden del día para la reunión pública de la Mesa Directiva de Salud del 12 de agosto
- Share Your Feedback on Possible Updates to COVID-19 Reporting Requirements in Washington State | Comparta su opinión sobre las posibles actualizaciones a los requisitos de notificación de casos de COVID-19 en el estado de Washington
- CR-102 Proposed Rule Alert: Chapter 246-272A, On-Site Sewage System Setbacks | Aviso sobre la norma propuesta CR-102: Capítulo 246-272A: distancias de retiro para sistemas de desagües en el sitio
Health Impact Reviews
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An objective, evidence-based analysis for the Governor and state Legislators. Health Impact Reviews analyze how proposed legislation may affect health and equity in Washington state. We have completed 145 Reviews at the request of 65 different Legislators and the Governor on a variety of topics.
