The State Board of Health (Board) 2024 State Health Report is now available in both English and Spanish. Washington law requires the Board to create this…
Established by the state constitution in 1889, the Washington State Board of Health has served the people of Washington for more than 135 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 public engagement in the public health system.
Meet Our Board Members
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
- April 09, 2025, Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-person Options)
- June 11, 2025, Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-person Options)
- July 09, 2025, Tentative, Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-person Options)
- August 20, 2025, Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-person Options)
- October 08, 2025, Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-person Options)
News
- Now Available: Draft Agenda for April 9 State Board of Health Public Meeting
- Ahora disponible: Propuesta de orden del día para la reunión pública de la Mesa Directiva de Salud del 9 de abril
- Informal Feedback on Draft Revisions to WAC 246-282 – The Sanitary Control of Shellfish
- Comentarios informales sobre el borrador de las revisiones del Capítulo 246-282 del WAC: Control sanitario de mariscos
- Share Your Feedback on Proposed Updates to Hearing Screening Rules for Schools
- Comparta sus comentarios sobre las actualizaciones propuestas de las normas de evaluación auditiva en las escuelas
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 134 Reviews at the request of 64 different Legislators and the Governor on a variety of topics.
