Health Initiatives

The Healthier Washington Collaboration Portal supports a variety of public health initiatives. Together we are succeeding in connecting public health professionals, organizations, and communities in ways that move our state forward in improving health outcomes for Washington residents. Visit these initiative pages to learn more. 

Not sure where to go?

See our site index for a list of health topics available on this website. Each health topic will provide specific subtopics with links to pages with relevant information. 


Communities participating in a state Department of Health grant opportunity to increase dementia awareness and promote early detection and diagnosis.
Members of primary care clinics are invited to participate in training and gain support in their clinics to reduce the risk of death by perinatal suicide and accidental overdose.
This site provides information for two Practice Improvement Projects across five Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) in Washington state. This work supports the MCOs in collective quality improvement work to improve an area of focus.
Public health professionals working to address the impact of substance use on families will find information on birthing hospitals, the Family Treatment Court program, housing, lactation guidance and much more.