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Community Collaborative is a collective comprising of members who are involved from many different sectors in partnership with DOH in uplifting communities that have experienced the devastating impacts of Covid-19 through co-designing recovery efforts focused on addressing the structural and social determinants of health with the goal of eliminating further harms on Black, Indigenous, communities of color and others facing harm due to systemic racism & oppression.
 If you missed out on our Community Collaborative All Partners Session June 21st, please check out our YouTube recording by clicking on the agenda image below.
 Please join the All Partners Session in July for a presentation from Jamilia Sherls-Jones, Office of Immunization Director on Covid-19 vaccination data based on race.
The Community Collaborative celebrates EID alongside our Muslim sisters and brothers. We hope you all had a safe and happy EID with your families.
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 Stronger Community Engagement
The Community Collaborative continues to strengthen its community impact through the thought leadership of our wonderful community champions who are co-designing our health equity body of work. We thank our thought partners and workgroup members for your continued advocacy on behalf of all of our most impacted populations. Our active workgroups include: NHPI Health Equity, Carceral Health Equity & Disabilities AFN Workgroups. We are looking to stand up our Latin(x) Community Access & Environmental Justice workgroup in the upcoming months. Reach out to Joseph Seia for more information: Joseph.Seia@doh.wa.gov.
Thought Partners Meeting
June 8th 2023
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The Thought Partners welcomed Ahmed Ali, Somali Health Board Executive Director to the Thought Partners group. This session also focused on collaboration with the Health Systems Quality Assurance team to ensure communities are engaged in the rulemaking process. |
Carceral Health Equity
June 13th 2023
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Under the leadership of Thought Partner Cyril Walrond, we were able to launch our Carceral Health Equity workgroup with members from the Black Prisoners' Caucus Community Group, advocates for those at the Northwest Detention Center, and systems-involved youth advocates coming together to help improve the health and well-being of those who are currently imprisoned. |
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Health Equity
June 6th 2023
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Dr. Raj Sundar, Kaiser Permanente District Director for South King County joined our NH/PI Health Equity workgroup this month to discuss equity strategies employed by Kaiser Permanente to strengthen their collaboration with most impacted Pacific Islander communities. Check out Dr. Raj Sundar's podcast here: Healthcare for Humans |
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 Diversity in Clinical Trials
 Washington state just passed a bill to help ensure more equitable access to clinical trials. The bill makes Washington a leader in improving diversity in trials—and provides a roadmap for other states who want to tackle the issue. The purpose of 2SHB 1745 is to increase participation and representation of diverse demographic groups in clinical trials of drugs and medical devices. The Community Collaborative will serve as the community engagement body to support DOH in writing a report on implementing this body of legislation. Please reach out to Anna Kelsey with any questions: Anna.Kelsey@doh.wa.gov.
Data Equity Strategies for AI/AN Communities
 Listen in on this podcast with public health experts discussing a recent report by the Federal Advisory Committee on Infant and Maternal Mortality, focused on improving health outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations. The report stresses the importance of data-driven recommendations to address the social and economic barriers faced by AI/AN communities, mitigate stigma, and promote equitable healthcare through community-centered approaches. Listen here.
Reducing Lead Exposure for Afghan Newcomers
One notable public health challenge that Afghan newcomers face before and after resettlement is exposure to lead and the risk of lead poisoning. Seattle and King County Public Health (SKCPH) has been partnering with Afghan Health Initiative (AHI) to prevent childhood lead poisoning in King County, Washington. Their efforts include home visits and a pressure cooker exchange program.
Learn more about their efforts in reducing lead exposure.
The National Tribal Opioid Summit will be in Tulalip, Washington, August 22-24. The summit will address the intersection of COVID-19 and the opioid crisis throughout our communities. Registration is open through August 15.
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 What is Long Covid?
 Some people who have been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 can experience long-term effects from their infection, known as Long COVID or Post-COVID Conditions (PCC). Long COVID is broadly defined as signs, symptoms, and conditions that continue or develop after initial COVID-19 infection. This definition of Long COVID was developed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in collaboration with CDC and other partners.
 Covid-19 Hotline Sunsets
Following a successful three-year collaboration, the Washington State Department of Health’s (DOH) COVID-19 Hotline partnership with Washington 211 (211) will end June 30. Beginning in July, COVID-19-related questions will be answered directly by the DOH Information Line by calling 800-525-0127. This transition marks a significant milestone as COVID-19-related inquiries received continue to decrease.
Advancing Equity for AA & NH/PI
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NH/PI) communities in the United States—including South Asian and Southeast Asian communities— faced increased xenophobia, religious discrimination, racism, and violence. While the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency has ended, response and recovery efforts must continue to meet the needs of diverse communities. The Office of Minority Health recently released best practice resource guides in supporting the very diverse AA & NH/PI communities.
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