Summer is coming, which means it’s time for swim lessons and renewing scholarships! As part of Seattle Parks and Recreation’s (SPR) commitment to equitable and accessible programming, Swim Seattle is offering all scholarship-eligible youth free beginner…
Improving Health Outcomes through our Cultures, Communities & Connections Each April, the HIPRC raises public awareness on National Minority Health Month (NMHM). This year’s NMHM theme is about understanding how the unique environments, cultures, histories,…
April Pools Day is right around the corner & so is summer, let’s make it a safe one! This nationwide initiative aims to teach water safety and competency – skills that can save lives –…
How do the numbers differ? The NEW 988 Lifeline A support number that provides lifesaving suicide prevention and crisis services to people struggling with mental health. Learn more >> 911 An emergency number currently used…
The HIPRC in collaboration with Seattle Children’s, Harborview Medical Center, Washington State University Vancouver, and Public Health – Seattle and King County are working with The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle’s (ULMS) Summer University. For…
Most drownings are preventable through strategies such as restricting swimming areas, posting warning signs and fencing the perimeters of pools and waterways. Lifeguards are an essential part of these strategies, as a vast majority of…
Originally posted on American Academy of Pediatrics Newsroom As summer kicks off and families enjoy water activities, the American Academy of Pediatrics encourages families to plan multiple layers of protection to keep everyone safe –…
The City of Auburn held a Juneteenth Celebration, June 18, 2023 at Les Grove Park. The celebration helps commemorate the annual holiday, Juneteenth which celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. The HIPRC,…
As the 2023-2024 WA State legislative session comes to an end, here are some of the Injury and Violence-related bills signed into law by WA Governor Jay Inslee. These laws will go into effect 90…
As April comes to a close, King County and a majority of Washington State will be expecting warmer temperatures. As temperatures rise at the end of spring, it’s important to remember while Washington’s many bodies…