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 133 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
- February 26, 2025, Virtual Meeting, School Rules Technical Advisory Committee
- March 12, 2025, Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-person Options)
- 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)
News
- State Board of Health Community Update
- Governor Inslee Appoints Peter Browning to State Board of Health
- Now Available: Final Agenda for January 8 State Board of Health Public Meeting
- Ahora disponible: Orden del día definitivo de la reunión pública de la Mesa Directiva de Salud del 8 de enero
- Ahora disponible: Propuesta de orden del día para la reunión pública de la Mesa Directiva de Salud del 8 de enero
- Now Available: Draft Agenda for January 8 State Board of Health Public Meeting
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 131 Reviews at the request of 63 different Legislators and the Governor on a variety of topics.
