It’s Community Health Workers (CHW) Awareness Week. CHWs work with people experiencing barriers to care or with limited access to health services. They: ⚪ Are also known as community health representatives, peer mentors and patient navigators, promotores de salud, lay health advisors. ⚪ Have a close understanding of the communities they serve. ⚪ Act as a bridge between health and social services and their community. CHWs are a valuable addition to any health care team and can help save money through their contributions. Interested in working with CHWs? Learn more: https://wadoh.info/3X0t90w
Washington State Department of Health
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Tumwater, Washington 17,167 followers
Working to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington state.
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Washington State Department of Health (DOH) works with federal, state, tribal, and local partners to help people in Washington stay healthy and safe. Our programs and services help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live and work, provide education to help people make good health decisions and ensure our state is prepared for emergencies. DOH is a great place to work and has implemented several “Employer of Choice” initiatives, including: • We support a healthy work/life balance by offering flexible/alternative work schedules, and mobile and telework options. • We are committed to diversity and inclusion. DOH fosters an inclusive environment that encourages all employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. We strive to hire, develop, and retain a competent and diverse workforce that is reflective of the customers we serve. • We have an engaging Wellness@Health program which offers programs that support healthy behaviors and work/life balance. Our program provides wellness education, access to healthy food, physical activity classes, stress relief, and many other resources to support a healthy you. • We are making exciting steps towards modernizing our workplace by providing motivating and inspiring workspaces that promote creative thought, innovation, and collaboration among co-workers. • We have an Infant at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of breastfeeding newborns and infant-parent bonding. Eligible employees who are new mothers, fathers, or legal guardians can bring their infant (6 weeks to 6 months) when returning to work.
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https://www.doh.wa.gov/AboutUs/WorkatHealth
External link for Washington State Department of Health
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- Government Administration
- Größe des Unternehmens
- 1.001-5.000 Mitarbeiter
- Hauptsitz
- Tumwater, Washington
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- Government Agency
- Gegründet
- 1989
- Spezialitäten
- Public Health, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Environmental Public Health, Maternal Health, Child Health, Nutrition, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Shellfish, Radiation Protection, WIC Nutrition, Immunizations, Laboratory, Communicable Disease Control, HIV Prevention, Facility Inspection, Credentialing, Drinking Water, Food Safety, Case Management, Newborn Screening, Rural Health, and Chronic Disease Prevention
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101 Israel Rd SE
Tumwater, Washington 98501, US
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1610 NE 150th Street
Shoreline, WA 98555, US
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16201 East Indiana Avenue
Spokane Valley, WA 99216 , US
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309 Bradley Boulevard
Richland, WA 99352, US
Employees at Washington State Department of Health
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DOH is updating the State Suicide Prevention Plan and we need your help! Provide feedback to the first draft by Aug. 28! https://lnkd.in/gxArDq8c
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The Immunize Washington program is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Immunize WA awards, which recognize clinics across the state that meet immunization goals for children and adolescents. More: https://wadoh.info/4cHuC1H
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Curious as to where Workforce Pathway Professionals are placed in at the Department of Health? Take a look! Apply to be a part of our next cycle! Applications open September 16, 2024 on careers.wa.gov
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Are you an uninsured or underinsured adult who is behind on your COVID-19 vaccinations? Free COVID-19 vaccines are still available through the Bridge Access Program, but this program ends soon. Visit vaccines.gov to find providers that offer free COVID-19 vaccines through this program before it ends this month.
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What if a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake hit? Emergency management folks from across Tribal, state and local agencies come together to prepare for when mass casualty events happen at the Executive Leadership Communications, Coordination, and Engagement Tabletop Exercise today. Find preparation tips at https://lnkd.in/efgVDmW
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Last Friday, we launched our Be Well WA initiative in eastern Washington with our partners at Spokane Health. We were also joined by local US Paralympic Athletes, who will be competing in Paris in a few days. Wishing them the best of luck! 🏅Find your 🍎: https://bewellwa.org
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We are awarding more than $14 million of Climate Commitment Act funds to 41 community organizations and Tribes. Funds will focus on environmental justice and promote the health of communities disproportionally impacted by the harmful consequences of climate change. Read more at https://lnkd.in/dSuf2X87
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Dr. Maria Huang is this year’s IACW Respiratory Season Champion! She has done outreach with many providers across the state on RSV prevention, promoted the importance of respiratory season vaccinations, and has testified at congress to support vaccine-related bills. Her leadership and work through the WCAAP is inspirational. Congrats!