Public Health Stories in Washington
WA State Public Health Systems Monthly Update
DOH works diligently with Local and Tribal Health Jurisdictions to improve the health and well-being of Washington residents. The WA State Public Health Systems Monthly Update provides an overview of the key health issues impacting Washington State and the progress we are making in address them.
July 2025
Topics covered:
- Introduction to DOH’s new Secretary of Health, Dennis Worsham
- DOH overdose prevention data and programs
- Status of Washington State’s Behavioral Risk Factors Surveillance System
- Closure of the 988 LGBTQ+ line
