Washington State  Public Health Association

4617 - 144th Place SE · Snohomish, WA 98296-6916
Phone: (425) 337-5717 · Fax: (425) 357-9694 · kathy@wspha.org

 

Washington State Journal of
Public Health Practice
 

Always Working Toward a Safer and Healthier Washington

WSPHA, an affiliate of the American Public Health Association, has been a leading voice for public health since 1935.  Its vision “to be the leading advocacy organization for public health in Washington State,” its mission “to equip our members with the knowledge and skills to address public health challenges” and its values “……health, equity, diversity, empowerment, integrity and knowledge for the individuals and communities in Washington State.”

Leader in Public Health Advocacy in
Washington State



WSPHA Mission:

TO BRING TOGETHER public health professionals, volunteers, and community advocates in identifying and addressing public health issues in a coordinated effort by:

Encouraging collaborations among private, public, 
and for-profit sectors.

Increasing the knowledge and competency levels of our members.

Promoting high standards through professional development.

Increasing awareness and understanding of public health principles and practices.

Be a voice for Public Health!
Get involved - be a member of the leading public health advocacy group in Washington state.

 


FEATURED ALERT                                           

Public Health in Danger!

Across the state, local public health is threatened by deficits expected to grow to $40 million annually as 2009 budgets are finalized.  Public Health programs at risk due to this shortfall include:

 

Each month, we will provide a prompt to stimulate conversation about issues of Public Health Significance.  We invite you to be part of this conversation.  In subsequent months, we will feature the best contributions to the Blog from the previous month.

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Please suggest a Blog Prompt for a future issue.  
Send your ideas to dskubi@comcast.net .

 

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